Werner Krauss

German actor (1884–1959)

  • Fame54.3
  • Momentum0.8
  • Wikipedia5.2K
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Lived 1884–1959, aged 75Germany
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  • Era
    1884–1959
    Aged 75
  • Known for
    The Cabinet of Dr. Cal…
    1920
Summary
Updated 2026-08-20

Werner Johannes Krauss was a German stage and film actor. Krauss dominated the German stage of the early 20th century. However, his participation in the antisemitic propaganda film Jud Süß and his collaboration with the Nazis made him a controversial figure.

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  • Goethe Medal for Art and Science
  • Staatsschauspieler
  • Iffland-Ring
  • Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
  • Ring of Honour of the City of Vienna
  • Grand Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria
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54.3
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Momentum0.8
Historical23.2
Source confidence65.0
Completeness75.0
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