Actor 1884 - 1959

Werner Krauss

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... Read full bio →

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Full Name

Werner Krauss

Known For

Acting

Birthday

June 23rd, 1884 00:00

Place of Birth

Gestungshausen, Sonnefeld, Bavaria, Germany

Died

October 20th, 1959 00:00 (aged 75)

TMDB ID

3000

IMDb ID

nm0470328

Biography

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.