Paul Panzer

Paul Panzer
Panzer in 1926
Born
Paul Wolfgang Panzerbeiter

(1872-11-03)November 3, 1872
Würzburg, Bavaria, Germany
DiedAugust 16, 1958(1958-08-16) (aged 85)
Hollywood, California, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active1905–1952
SpouseJosephine Panzer (?–1954; her death)
Children2

Paul Wolfgang Panzerbeiter (November 3, 1872 – August 16, 1958), known professionally as Paul Panzer, was a German-American silent film actor.[1] He appeared in more than 330 films between 1905 and 1952.

Biography

Panzer in 1920

Panzer was born in Würzburg, Bavaria. His education included studying pharmacy at the University of Würzburg and studying vocal music at the Conservatory of Würzburg. He was a lieutenant in Germany's artillery reserves when he left there.[2]

Panzer's early work building sets and painting scenes for a New York City film studio developed his interest in the film industry.[3] He also was involved with live theater, working for Augustin Daly both on stage and as stage manager.[2]

Panzer was best known for playing Koerner / Raymond Owen in The Perils of Pauline. From 1934 through the 1950s he was under contract to Warner Brothers as an extra.[4]

Personal life

Panzer and his wife, Josephine, had a son and a daughter.[5] After he retired from acting, Panzer lived with his daughter in Culver City, California.[3] He died on August 16, 1958, in Hollywood, California,[3] and was buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Hollywood Hills.[6]

Selected filmography

References

  1. ^ "Paul Panzer". Film Portal. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
  2. ^ a b "Again appears on the stage". The Jasper Weekly Courier. September 11, 1914. p. 2. Retrieved October 8, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ a b c "Paul Panzer". The New York Times. Associated Press. August 17, 1958. p. 85. Retrieved October 8, 2022.
  4. ^ Slide, Anthony (2012). Hollywood Unknowns: A History of Extras, Bit Players, and Stand-Ins. Univ. Press of Mississippi. p. 167. ISBN 978-1-61703-474-9.
  5. ^ "Panzer—Mrs. Josephine". Billboard. January 23, 1954. p. 42. Retrieved October 8, 2022.
  6. ^ Ellenberger, Allan R. (May 1, 2001). Celebrities in Los Angeles Cemeteries: A Directory. McFarland. p. 94. ISBN 978-0-7864-5019-0. Retrieved October 8, 2022.
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