Paul Panzer
Paul Wolfgang Panzerbeiter, known professionally as Paul Panzer, was a German-American silent film actor. He appeared in more than 330 films between 1905 and 1952.
Biography
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.
Panzer's early work building sets and painting scenes for a New York City film studio developed his interest in the film industry. He also was involved with live theater, working for Augustin Daly both on stage and as stage manager.
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.
Personal life
Panzer and his wife, Josephine, had a son and a daughter. After he retired from acting, Panzer lived with his daughter in Culver City, California. He died on August 16, 1958, in Hollywood, California, and was buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Hollywood Hills.
Selected filmography
The Thieving Hand – Man Buying Artificial Limb Macbeth – MacduffRomeo and Juliet – RomeoPrincess Nicotine; or, The Smoke Fairy – The SmokerThe Perils of Pauline – Raymond Owen – aka Koerner The Last Volunteer – Ambassador of AustraniaThe Exploits of Elaine – Minor RoleUnder Southern Skies – Steve DaubeneyThe Spender – Jim WalshAutumn – Diamond JackElusive Isabel – Coount RosiniBroken Fetters – Carleton DemarestThe House of Hate The Unchastened Woman The Woman the Germans Shot The Masked Rider Who's Your Brother? The Mystery Mind The Bootleggers The Mohican's Daughter Mighty Lak' a Rose Enemies of Women Jacqueline Unseeing Eyes A Son of the Sahara Wages of Virtue The Mad Marriage The Shock Punch Greater Than a Crown The Fool The Ancient Mariner Thunder Mountain The Best Bad Man Black Paradise The High Flyer The Johnstown Flood Siberia The Dixie Merchant Hawk of the Hills Sally in Our Alley The Girl from Chicago Rinty of the Desert