Paul Panzer
Also known as Paul Wolfgang Panzerbeiter, Paul W. Panzer
Paul Panzer was a German-born actor who worked in American cinema during the early to mid-20th century. Born in Würzburg, Bavaria, on November 3, 1872, Panzer appeared in over three hundred films across nearly five decades, primarily in minor roles.
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Paul Panzer was a German-born actor who worked in American cinema during the early to mid-20th century. Born in Würzburg, Bavaria, on November 3, 1872, Panzer appeared in over three hundred films across nearly five decades, primarily in minor roles. Known professionally as Paul Panzer, the actor also used the name Paul Wolfgang Panzerbeiter in some credits. His career spanned silent films and later sound productions, with a presence in both uncredited and supporting parts.
Panzer’s filmography includes a brief appearance in Casablanca as a waiter at Rick’s, an uncredited role in the 1943 classic. While much of his work consisted of small or background parts, his long tenure in the industry reflects a consistent presence in Hollywood. By the mid-20th century, Panzer was under contract to W…
