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

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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

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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

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References

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  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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