Paul Graetz

Career overview

Paul Graetz was a German actor and comedian who gained prominence as a star of the Weimar cabaret. His career in German cinema and on stage spanned from 1911 to 1932. During this period, he established himself as a significant comedic performer. Following the rise of the Nazi regime in February 1933, Graetz fled Germany for the United Kingdom. While in the United Kingdom, he learned English and secured roles in several films, including appearances in April Blossoms in 1934, as well as Mimi and Mr. Cohen Takes a Walk in 1935.

At the end of 1935, Graetz relocated to Hollywood. During his time in the United States, he appeared in a limited number of B movies. His professional career and life concluded in Hollywood, California, where he died on February 16, 1937, at the age of 46. Throughout his career, Graetz was recognized for his work in both stage and film productions. Sources provide varying information regarding his birth, with some records citing August 4, 1889, in Berlin, Germany, while others indicate he was born in 1890 in Glogau, Schlesia, which is present-day Głogów, Poland. He was of Jewish ancestry and was married to a woman named Bella. Over the course of his career, he was credited with 36 known acting roles.