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Paul Wegener was born on 11 December, 1874 in Arnoldsdorf, West Prussia, Germany [now Jarantowice, Kujawsko-Pomorskie, Poland], is an actor,director,writer. Discover Paul Wegener'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 73 years old?

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Occupation actor,director,writer
Age 73 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born 11 December, 1874
Birthday 11 December
Birthplace Arnoldsdorf, West Prussia, Germany [now Jarantowice, Kujawsko-Pomorskie, Poland]
Date of death 13 September, 1948
Died Place Berlin, Germany
Nationality Poland

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Paul Wegener Height, Weight & Measurements

At 73 years old, Paul Wegener height is 6' 6" (1.98 m) .

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Height 6' 6" (1.98 m)
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Who Is Paul Wegener's Wife?

His wife is Elisabeth Rohwer (1931 - 13 September 1948) ( his death), Greta Schröder (October 1924 - ?) ( divorced), Änny Hindermann (1903 - ?) ( divorced) ( 1 child), Ida Ahlers (1896 - 1898) ( divorced), Lyda Salmonova (? - 1924) ( divorced)

Family
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Wife Elisabeth Rohwer (1931 - 13 September 1948) ( his death), Greta Schröder (October 1924 - ?) ( divorced), Änny Hindermann (1903 - ?) ( divorced) ( 1 child), Ida Ahlers (1896 - 1898) ( divorced), Lyda Salmonova (? - 1924) ( divorced)
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Paul Wegener Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Paul Wegener worth at the age of 73 years old? Paul Wegener’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from Poland. We have estimated Paul Wegener's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

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

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1880

Paul Wegener was born in Arnoldsdorf, West Prussia, part of the German Empire. His birthplace is currently part of Poland, under the name "Jarantowice". Wegener's family included a number of scientists, the most notable being his cousin Alfred Wegener (1880-1930). Alfred is remembered as the originator of the theory of continental drift.

1881

He wanted to adapt the legend into film, and started co-writing a script with Henrik Galeen (1881-1949).

1895

As most of his colleagues of this time he won his spurs at the theater. There he worked since 1895 and remained true to this profession till his death.

1906

By 1906, he was part of an acting troupe led by Max Reinhardt (1873-1943). Reinhardt went on to become a film director.

1908

Paul has no known relation to another Paul Wegener (1908-1993), who served as a Nazi Party official and an officer of the Schutzstaffel (SS). Paul Wegener initially followed legal studies in college, but dropped out in order to become a theatrical actor.

1912

By 1912, Wegener himself had become interested in the film medium, and sought roles as a film actor.

1913

In 1913, Wegener heard of an old Jewish legend, concerning the Golem.

1914

In 1914 he shot "Der Golem"; with this movie he started a trilogy - probably the first one in film history - and it followed "Der Golem und die Tänzerin" (1917) and "Der Golem, wie er in die Welt kam" (1920). With last one he achieved the first worldwide success for a German movie.

1915

Their script was adapted into the film "The Golem" (1915), with Wegener and Galeen serving as the two co-directors. The film was a success and established Wegener as a celebrated figure in German cinema.

1916

His first movies dealt with the "twilight zone" and created nearly fairytale lines. To this movies count "Rübezahls Hochzeit" (1916),"Der Yoghi" (1916) and "Der Rattenfänger" (1918).

1917

Wegener returned to adapting the Golem legend into film, by directing a parody film in 1917 and the more serious "The Golem: How He Came into the World" (1920).

1920

The 1920 film remains one of the classics of German cinema. Wegener's other films often reflected his personal interests, such as trick photography, the supernatural, and mysticism.

1926

In 1926 he appeared in his only Hollywood film, Rex Ingram's The Magician, in which he played the Aleister Crowley-esque Oliver Haddo in an adaptation of Somerset Maugham's story, followed by The Strange Case of Captain Ramper in 1927. In 1928, he starred alongside Brigitte Helm in his old collaborator Henrik Galeen's adaptation of Hanns Heinz Ewers' Alraune, playing the Frankenstein-like Professor ten Brinken.

1927

Predestined because of his appearance he played most of the time twilight characters, so in "Svengali" (1927), "Alraune" (1927) and "Unheimliche Geschichten" (1932) - Paul Wegenerss first sound film.

1930

He continued his film career into the 1930s, and made the transition from silent films to sound films.

1933

Under the Nazi regime (1933-1945), several actors and directors faced persecution or exile.

1934

In the 30's he returned to the direction and captured movies like "Ein Mann will nach Deutschland" (1934) and "Unter Ausschluss der Öffentlichkeit" (1937) on the screen.

1940

Wegener instead found himself favored by the regime and appeared regularly in Nazi propaganda films of the 1940s. Wegener personally disliked the regime (which had persecuted a number of his friends and associates) and reputedly financed a number of German resistance groups.

1945

In 1945, with World War II over and Berlin in ruins, Wegener took initiative as president of an organization intended to improve the living standards for surviving citizens of Berlin.

He continued to appear in theatrical productions from 1945 to 1948, although he was suffering from an increasingly poor health.

1948

In July 1948, Wegener collapsed on stage during a theatrical performance. The curtain was brought down and the rest of the performance was canceled. It was his last acting role, as he retired in an attempt to recuperate.

He died in his sleep in September 1948.