Werner Krauss

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Werner Krauss was a prominent German stage and film actor of the early 20th century, best known for his influential roles in Expressionist cinema.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf German actor
film actor
human
stage actor
activeYearsEnd 1950s
activeYearsStart early 1900s
awardReceived National Prize of the German Democratic Republic (revoked/contested historically) NERFINISHED
causeOfNotability portrayal of sinister and psychologically complex characters
countryOfCitizenship German Empire NERFINISHED
Germany
dateOfBirth 1884-06-23
dateOfDeath 1959-10-20
familyName Krauss NERFINISHED
fieldOfWork film
theatre
genre Expressionist cinema NERFINISHED
givenName Werner NERFINISHED
hasWorkType silent film
sound film
stage performance
languagesSpokenWrittenOrSigned German
movement German Expressionism NERFINISHED
name Werner Krauss NERFINISHED
nationality German
notableFor influential roles in Expressionist cinema
notableRole Dr. Caligari in "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari"
multiple roles in "Waxworks"
notableWork Jud Süß NERFINISHED
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari NERFINISHED
The Student of Prague NERFINISHED
Waxworks NERFINISHED
occupation actor
film actor
stage actor
participatedIn Weimar cinema NERFINISHED
silent film era
placeOfBirth German Empire
Gestungshausen NERFINISHED
Kingdom of Bavaria NERFINISHED
placeOfDeath Austria NERFINISHED
Vienna
politicalAffiliation Nazi Party NERFINISHED
sexOrGender male
workLocation Berlin NERFINISHED
Vienna

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The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari leadActor Werner Krauss
Nana (1934 film) hasCastMember Werner Krauss