Fritz Leiber
Acting Born Jan 29, 1882 Died Oct 14, 1949 Chicago, Illinois, USA 55 credits
Biography
Fritz Leiber works in acting. Born January 29, 1882 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Died October 14, 1949. Archytele tracks 55 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Devil's Doorway
Samson and DelilahBagdadBride of VengeanceSong of India
Another Part of the ForestTo the Ends of the EarthAdventures of CasanovaInner Sanctum
Monsieur VerdouxThe WebHumoresqueBells of San AngeloDangerous Venture
Strange JourneyAngel on My ShoulderA Scandal in Paris
Scarlet StreetThe Spanish MainThis Love of OursThe Cisco Kid Returns
Cobra WomanCry of the WerewolfYouth Runs Wild
Phantom of the OperaFirst Comes Courage
Crossroads
Aloma of the South Seas
The Sea HawkAll This, and Heaven TooLady with Red HairThe Way of All Flesh
The Hunchback of Notre DameNurse Edith CavellThey Made Her a SpyPack Up Your Troubles
The Jury's SecretFlight Into NowhereGateway
The Prince and the PauperThe Great GarrickChampagne WaltzUnder Southern Stars
The Story of Louis PasteurAnthony AdverseDown to the SeaSins of ManHearts in Bondage
A Tale of Two Cities
The Queen of Sheba
If I Were KingThe Song of the Soul
Cleopatra
Romeo and Juliet
Full Filmography
55 titles- Devil's Doorway (1950) as Mr. Poole
- Samson and Delilah (1949) as Lord Sharif
- Bagdad (1949) as Emir
- Bride of Vengeance (1949) as Filippo
- Song of India (1949) as Nanaram
- Another Part of the Forest (1948) as Col. Isham
- To the Ends of the Earth (1948) as Binda Sha
- Adventures of Casanova (1948) as D'Anneci
- Inner Sanctum (1948) as Dr. Valonius
- Monsieur Verdoux (1947) as Father Fareaux
- The Web (1947) as Leopold Kroner
- Humoresque (1947) as Hagerstrom
- Bells of San Angelo (1947) as Padre
- Dangerous Venture (1947) as Chief Xeoli
- High Conquest (1947) as Priest
- Strange Journey (1946) as Prof. Jenner
- Angel on My Shoulder (1946) as Chemist Who Poisoned Wife (uncredited)
- A Scandal in Paris (1946) as Painter
- Scarlet Street (1945) as Evangelist (uncredited)
- The Spanish Main (1945) as Bishop
- This Love of Ours (1945) as Dr. Bailey
- The Cisco Kid Returns (1945) as The Padre
- Cobra Woman (1944)
- Cry of the Werewolf (1944) as Dr. Charles Morris
- Youth Runs Wild (1944) as Judge (uncredited)
- Phantom of the Opera (1943) as Franz Liszt
- First Comes Courage (1943) as Dr. Aanrud
- Crossroads (1942) as Foreign Minister Deval (uncredited)
- Aloma of the South Seas (1941) as High Priest
- The Sea Hawk (1940) as Inquisitor
- All This, and Heaven Too (1940) as Abbe Gallard
- Lady with Red Hair (1940) as Mr. Foster
- The Way of All Flesh (1940) as Max
- The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1939) as Old Nobleman
- Nurse Edith Cavell (1939) as Sadi Kirschen
- They Made Her a Spy (1939) as Dr. Krull
- Pack Up Your Troubles (1939) as Pierre Ferrand
- The Jury's Secret (1938) as John Morrow
- Flight Into Nowhere (1938) as Ti-Ana
- Gateway (1938) as Dr. Weilander
- The Prince and the Pauper (1937) as Father Andrew
- The Great Garrick (1937) as Horatio in 'Hamlet'
- Champagne Waltz (1937) as Franz Strauss
- Under Southern Stars (1937) as Stonewall Jackson
- The Story of Louis Pasteur (1936) as Dr. Charbonnet
- Anthony Adverse (1936) as Ouvrard
- Down to the Sea (1936) as Gregory Pappas
- Sins of Man (1936) as Father Prior
- Hearts in Bondage (1936) as Capt. John Ericsson
- A Tale of Two Cities (1935) as Gaspard
- The Queen of Sheba (1921) as King Solomon
- If I Were King (1920) as Louis XI
- The Song of the Soul (1920) as Jerry Wendover
- Cleopatra (1917) as Caesar
- Romeo and Juliet (1916) as Mercutio
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Fritz Leiber best known for?
Fritz Leiber is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Devil's Doorway (1950), Samson and Delilah (1949), Monsieur Verdoux (1947), Bells of San Angelo (1947).
When and where was Fritz Leiber born?
Fritz Leiber was born on January 29, 1882 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. They passed away on October 14, 1949.
How many credits does Fritz Leiber have?
Fritz Leiber has accumulated over 55 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1920 to 1950.
What is Fritz Leiber's background in cinema and television?
Fritz Reuter Leiber Sr. was an American actor. A Shakespearean actor on stage, he also had a successful career in film. He was the father of science fiction and fantasy writer Fritz Leiber Jr., who was also an actor for a time. Leiber and his wife spent much of their time touring in a Shakespearean acting company, know...
Fritz Leiber by the numbers
55credits
55films
0TV series
1916–1950active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Monsieur Verdoux (1947) as Father Fareaux — aged about 65
- Scarlet Street (1945) as Evangelist (uncredited) — aged about 63
- Devil's Doorway (1950) as Mr. Poole — aged about 68
- Samson and Delilah (1949) as Lord Sharif — aged about 67
- A Scandal in Paris (1946) as Painter — aged about 64
- Phantom of the Opera (1943) as Franz Liszt — aged about 61
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