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Werner Krauss

Werner Krauss

Actor · born 23 June 1884 · Gestungshausen, Sonnefeld, Bavaria, Germany

Werner Johannes Krauss (Krauß in German; 23 June 1884 – 20 October 1959) was a German stage and film actor. Krauss dominated the German stage of the early 20th century. However, his participation in the 1940 antisemitic propaganda film Jud Süß (Süss, the Jew) and his collaboration with the Nazis made him a controversial figure.

Where to start: The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920).

As actor 101

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Werner Krauss movie?

By viewer score, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920) at 7.9/10.

What are Werner Krauss’s most popular movies?

The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, Tartuffe, Waxworks.

How many movies has Werner Krauss made?

101 films on TMDB, 101 as actor.

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