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Werner Krauss

141 yearsJune 23, 1884Gestungshausen, Sonnefeld, Bavaria, GermanyPopularity 0.7

Werner Krauss, born on June 23, 1884, in Gestungshausen, Sonnefeld, Bavaria, Germany, was a prominent figure in the German film industry. He is best known for his roles in two significant films: 'The Cabinet of Dr.

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Werner Krauss, born on June 23, 1884, in Gestungshausen, Sonnefeld, Bavaria, Germany, was a prominent figure in the German film industry. He is best known for his roles in two significant films: 'The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari' (1920), where he portrayed the enigmatic Dr. Caligari, and 'Süss, the Jew' (1940), in which he played Rabbi Loew. Krauss' participation in 'Süss, the Jew', an antisemitic propaganda film, has made him a controversial figure in film history.

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