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Elsa Wagner

Acting Born Jan 24, 1881 Reval, Harrien County, Governorate of Estonia, Russian Empire [now Tallinn, Harju County, Estonia] 24 credits
24
Total Credits
1971
52 Years Career Span
3
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Elsa Wagner works in acting. Born January 24, 1881 in Reval, Harrien County, Governorate of Estonia, Russian Empire [now Tallinn, Harju County, Estonia]. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Film

The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari

as Landlady (uncredited)

Call My Bluff

as Nana
Film

The Haunted Castle

as Yvonne

Frequent co-stars

Werner Krauss 1 shared title
Conrad Veidt 1 shared title
Friedrich Fehér 1 shared title
Lil Dagover 1 shared title
Hans Heinrich von Twardowski 1 shared title
Rudolf Lettinger 1 shared title
Henri Peters-Arnolds 1 shared title
Rudolf Klein-Rogge 1 shared title
Hans Lanser-Rudolf 1 shared title
Ludwig Rex 1 shared title

Career timeline

Unser Willi ist der Beste
Emil and the DetectivesThe Monster of London City
The Haunted Castle
A Beautiful Day
I'll Carry You in My Arms
Dream MusicThe March to the Führer
The GamblerAnna Favetti
Gasparone
Moscow Shanghai
The Student of PragueBarcaroleJoan of Arc
DawnWas wissen denn Männer
The Song of Life
The Old Fritz
People Among Us
Mad LoveWandering Souls
The Cabinet of Dr. CaligariFrom Morning to Midnight

Full Filmography

24 titles
  • The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920) as Landlady (uncredited)
  • Emil and the Detectives (1964) as Nana
  • The Monster of London City (1964) as Emily the Housekeeper
  • Unser Willi ist der Beste (1971) as Alte Dame
  • The Haunted Castle (1960) as Yvonne
  • Dream Music (1940) as Mme. Holme
  • Mad Love (1921) as Richard's mother
  • From Morning to Midnight (1920)
  • Dawn (1933)
  • The Song of Life (1931) as Erikas Mutter
  • Moscow Shanghai (1936) as Frau Iwanowna
  • The Student of Prague (1935) as Jarmila
  • Was wissen denn Männer (1933) as Mutter Kroschelt
  • People Among Us (1926) as Mrs. Ritter
  • The March to the Führer (1940) as Self
  • The Gambler (1938) as Marfa, Kinderfrau
  • Wandering Souls (1921) as Frau Jepantschin
  • A Beautiful Day (1944) as Hedwigs Wirtin
  • Anna Favetti (1938) as Frau Stetius
  • Gasparone (1937)
  • Barcarole (1935) as Giacintas Dienerin Elvira
  • The Old Fritz (1928) as Prinzessin Amalie
  • Joan of Arc (1935) as Frau aus dem Volk
  • I'll Carry You in My Arms (1943) as Frau Herbst

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Elsa Wagner best known for?

Elsa Wagner is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920), Call My Bluff (1965), The Haunted Castle (1960).

When and where was Elsa Wagner born?

Elsa Wagner was born on January 24, 1881 in Reval, Harrien County, Governorate of Estonia, Russian Empire [now Tallinn, Harju County, Estonia].

How many credits does Elsa Wagner have?

Elsa Wagner has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1920 to 1971.

What is Elsa Wagner's background in cinema and television?

Elsa Wagner (January 24, 1881 – August 17, 1975) was a German actress who appeared in numerous theatrical productions and feature films during the 20th century, including 1920's The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari. Born as Elisabeth Karoline Auguste Wagner on 24 January 1881 in Reval, in what is now Tallinn, Estonia, Elsa Wag...