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Paul Muni
Actor

Paul Muni

21 Sep 1895Born
25 Aug 1967Died
71Age at death
29Credits

Biography

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Paul Muni (born Meshilem Meier Weisenfreund, September 22, 1895 – August 25, 1967) was an Austro-Hungarian-born American stage and film actor. During the 1930s, he was considered the most prestigious actor at Warner Brothers studios, and one of the rare actors who was given the privilege of choosing which parts he wanted.

His acting quality, usually playing a powerful character, such as Scarface, was partly a result of his intense preparation for his parts, often immersing himself in study of the real character's traits and mannerisms.

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He was also highly skilled in using makeup techniques, a talent he learned from his parents, who were also actors, and from his early years on stage with the Yiddish Theater, in New York. At the age of 12, he played the stage role of an 80-year-old man; in one of his films, Seven Faces, he played seven different characters.

He was nominated six times for an Oscar, winning once as Best Actor in The Story of Louis Pasteur.

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Known for

Filmography

  1. 2019Yellowface: Asian Whitewashing and Racism in HollywoodFilm: (archive footage)
  2. 2008Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code HollywoodFilm: James Allen (archive footage)
  3. 1962Saints and SinnersSeries: Samuel Foss (1 episode)
  4. 1959The Last Angry ManFilm: Sam Abelman
  5. 1953General Electric TheaterSeries: Senator Ryder (1 episode)
  6. 1952Stranger on the ProwlFilm: The Stranger With A Gun
  7. 1948The Philco Television PlayhouseSeries: George Simon (1 episode)
  8. 1946Angel on My ShoulderFilm: Eddie Kagle / Judge Fredrick Parker
  9. 1945Counter-AttackFilm: Alexei Kulkov
  10. 1945A Song to RememberFilm: Professor Joseph Elsner
  11. 1943Stage Door CanteenFilm: Paul Muni
  12. 1942Commandos Strike at DawnFilm: Eric Toresen
  13. 1940Hudson's BayFilm: Pierre Esprit Radisson
  14. 1939We Are Not AloneFilm: Dr. David Newcome
  15. 1939JuarezFilm: Benito Pablo Juárez
  16. 1938Breakdowns of 1938Film: Emile Zola (archive footage) (uncredited)
  17. 1937The Life of Emile ZolaFilm: Emile Zola
  18. 1937The Good EarthFilm: Wang
  19. 1937The Woman I LoveFilm: Lt. Claude Maury
  20. 1936The Story of Louis PasteurFilm: Louis Pasteur
  21. 1935Dr. SocratesFilm: Lee
  22. 1935Black FuryFilm: Joe Radek
  23. 1935BordertownFilm: Johnny Ramirez
  24. 1934Hi, Nellie!Film: Samuel N. 'Brad' Bradshaw
  25. 1933The World ChangesFilm: Orin Nordholm Jr.
  26. 1932I Am a Fugitive from a Chain GangFilm: James Allen
  27. 1932ScarfaceFilm: Antonio 'Tony' Camonte
  28. 1929Seven FacesFilm: Chibou / Diablero / Smith / Schubert / Juan / Gans / Napoleon
  29. 1929The ValiantFilm: James Dyke

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