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Francis Lederer (Frantisek Lederer) was born on 6 November, 1899 in Prague, Bohemia, Austria-Hungary [now Czech Republic], is an actor,soundtrack,director. Discover Francis Lederer's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 101 years old?

Popular As Frantisek Lederer
Occupation actor,soundtrack,director
Age 101 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born 6 November, 1899
Birthday 6 November
Birthplace Prague, Bohemia, Austria-Hungary [now Czech Republic]
Date of death 25 May, 2000
Died Place Palm Springs, California, USA
Nationality Austria

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Francis Lederer Height, Weight & Measurements

At 101 years old, Francis Lederer height is 6' (1.83 m) .

Physical Status
Height 6' (1.83 m)
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Who Is Francis Lederer's Wife?

His wife is Marion Eleanor Irvine (10 July 1941 - 25 May 2000) ( his death), Margo (16 October 1937 - 21 December 1940) ( divorced), Ada Nejedly (1920 - 1935) ( divorced)

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Wife Marion Eleanor Irvine (10 July 1941 - 25 May 2000) ( his death), Margo (16 October 1937 - 21 December 1940) ( divorced), Ada Nejedly (1920 - 1935) ( divorced)
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Francis Lederer Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Francis Lederer worth at the age of 101 years old? Francis Lederer’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from Austria. We have estimated Francis Lederer's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
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Source of Income Actor

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1899

Frantisek Lederer was born on November 6th, 1899, in Czechoslovakia. His father was a leather merchant, and young Frantisek began his working life as a department store delivery boy in Prague. He fell in love with acting from a young age, and was soon on stage touring Moravia and then all over Central Europe with people like Peter Lorre. Lederer was easily lured into film by German actress Henny Porten and her producer husband.

1918

In 1918 he tackled a study at the academy of music and performing arts and received a fixed contract at the "Neues Deutsches Theater" in Prague. In the following years he acted frequently in Germany and could start there his true theater career.

1920

The late 1920s, Lederer was lured into films by the German actress Henny Porten and her producer husband.

1928

Did not speak English when he first entered films in 1928, until the advent of sound forced him to do so.

1929

And it wasn't long before he was starring in the legendary German silent movie Pandora's Box (1929). Whilst Lederer, who was using the German name of Franz, shifted from silents to talkies easily and was fast becoming one of Germany's top stars, he hadn't yet learned to speak any English.

1931

In 1931, Lederer was in London to perform on stage in Volpone and the next year in Autumn Crocus by Dodie Smith, which he then performed on Broadway - using the name "Francis" - where it played for 210 performances in 1932 and 1933. He also performed the play in Los Angeles. His performances attracted attention and film offers from Hollywood. With the deteriorating political situation in Europe, Lederer decided to stay in the United States. He became a U.S. citizen in 1939.

1934

By 1934, Lederer, (now using Francis), had begun working in America. And he was getting top billing too. Irving Thalberg had planned to make Lederer "the biggest star in Hollywood" but Thalberg's untimely death put a stop to that. But Lederer continued successfully in film and TV for many years. After two brief marriages his third lasted 59 years. He invested in property well and made a fortune in the Canoga Park, California area. He founded the National Academy of Performing Arts on which his close friend Joan Crawford was on the Advisory Board. He loved to teach.

1939

Became a naturalized United States citizen in 1939.

1940

In 1940 he had to ward off against reproaches to had been taken part in communistic meetings, with effect.

1959

In the 50s Lederer appeared in movies only occasionally, his last cinema movie came into being in 1959.

1960

He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6902 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on February 8, 1960.

1971

Till 1971 he appeared time and again in guest roles of different TV serials like "Mission Impossible" and others.

1987

In his later life, Lederer, who had become very wealthy, invested in real estate, especially in the Canoga Park community (renamed West Hills in 1987). He was active in local and Los Angeles civic affairs, philanthropy and politics. He served as Recreation and Parks Commissioner for the city of Los Angeles, received awards for his efforts to beautify the city and was the honorary mayor of Canoga Park for quite a time. He became involved with peace movements, taught acting, and was one of the founders of the American National Academy of Performing Arts in Los Angeles, and the International Academy of Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.

2000

In 2000, he was honored by the Austrian government with the Cross of Honor for Science and Arts, First Class.