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Georg John

Acting Born Jul 23, 1879 Schmiegel, Province of Posen, Imperial Germany [now Śmigiel, Poland] 24 credits
24
Total Credits
1933
14 Years Career Span
4
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Georg John works in acting. Born July 23, 1879 in Schmiegel, Province of Posen, Imperial Germany [now Śmigiel, Poland]. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Film

Metropolis

as Working Man Who Causes Explosion of M-Machine (uncredited)
Film

M

as Blind Panhandler
Film

The Last Laugh

as Night Watchman

The Space Kidettes

1966

Frequent co-stars

Theodor Loos 2 shared titles
Gustav Fröhlich 1 shared title
Brigitte Helm 1 shared title
Alfred Abel 1 shared title
Rudolf Klein-Rogge 1 shared title
Fritz Rasp 1 shared title
Erwin Biswanger 1 shared title
Heinrich George 1 shared title
Fritz Alberti 1 shared title
Grete Berger 1 shared title

Career timeline

The Testament of Dr. Mabuse
F.P.1 Doesn't Answer
M
Fundvogel
The Hangman
MetropolisThe Weavers
The Flight in the Night
Variety
The Last LaughDie Nibelungen: Kriemhild's RevengeDie Nibelungen: SiegfriedWaxworks
The Stone Rider
Dr. Mabuse, the GamblerMarie Antoinette - Das Leben einer Königin
DestinyThe Indian Tomb, Part II: The Tiger of EschnapurThe Indian Tomb, Part I: The Mission of the YoghiThe Riddle of the Sphinx
The Spiders: Part 2 - The Diamond Ship
The Spiders: Part 1 - The Golden SeaEerie Tales
Hilde Warren and Death

Full Filmography

24 titles
  • Metropolis (1927) as Working Man Who Causes Explosion of M-Machine (uncredited)
  • M (1931) as Blind Panhandler
  • The Last Laugh (1924) as Night Watchman
  • The Testament of Dr. Mabuse (1933) as Baums Diener
  • Die Nibelungen: Kriemhild's Revenge (1924) as Blaodel - Etzel's Brother
  • Die Nibelungen: Siegfried (1924) as Mime the Blacksmith / Alberich the Nibelung
  • Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler (1922) as Pesch
  • Destiny (1921) as Beggar
  • F.P.1 Doesn't Answer (1932) as Maschinist
  • Waxworks (1924) as Owner of the Panoptikums
  • The Spiders: Part 1 - The Golden Sea (1919) as Dr. Telphas
  • The Flight in the Night (1926) as Bediensteter
  • Eerie Tales (1919)
  • The Weavers (1927) as Ansorge
  • Variety (1925) as Seemann
  • The Hangman (1928)
  • The Indian Tomb, Part II: The Tiger of Eschnapur (1921) as Penitent
  • Fundvogel (1930) as Poacher
  • The Spiders: Part 2 - The Diamond Ship (1920) as Dr. Telphas
  • The Indian Tomb, Part I: The Mission of the Yoghi (1921) as Penitent
  • Marie Antoinette - Das Leben einer Königin (1922) as Robespierre
  • The Stone Rider (1923) as Pförtner
  • Hilde Warren and Death (1917) as Death
  • The Riddle of the Sphinx (1921) as Mummy

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Georg John best known for?

Georg John is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Metropolis (1927), M (1931), The Last Laugh (1924), The Space Kidettes (1966).

When and where was Georg John born?

Georg John was born on July 23, 1879 in Schmiegel, Province of Posen, Imperial Germany [now Śmigiel, Poland].

How many credits does Georg John have?

Georg John has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1920 to 1933.

What is Georg John's background in cinema and television?

Georg John (born Georg Jacobsohn; 23 July 1879 – 18 November 1941) was a German stage and film actor.