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Zita Johann

Acting Born Jul 14, 1904 Died Sep 24, 1993 Deutschbentschek (near Temesvar), Austria-Hungary (now Timişoara, Romania) 11 credits
11
Total Credits
2020
90 Years Career Span
2
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Zita Johann works in acting. Born July 14, 1904 in Deutschbentschek (near Temesvar), Austria-Hungary (now Timişoara, Romania). Died September 24, 1993. Archytele tracks 11 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Dr. Cándido Pérez

as Librarian
Film

The Mummy

as Helen Grosvenor / Princess Anck-es-en-Amon

Frequent co-stars

Boris Karloff 1 shared title
David Manners 1 shared title
Arthur Byron 1 shared title
Edward Van Sloan 1 shared title
Bramwell Fletcher 1 shared title
Noble Johnson 1 shared title
Kathryn Byron 1 shared title
Leonard Mudie 1 shared title
James Crane 1 shared title
Henry Victor 1 shared title

Career timeline

The Mysterious Life of Zita Johann
Mummy Dearest: A Horror Tradition Unearthed
Raiders of the Living Dead
The Mummy's Hand
Grand Canary
Luxury LinerThe Sin of Nora MoranThe Man Who Dared
The MummyTiger Shark
The Struggle

Full Filmography

11 titles
  • The Mysterious Life of Zita Johann (2020) as Self (archive footage)
  • Mummy Dearest: A Horror Tradition Unearthed (2000) as Self (archive footage)
  • Raiders of the Living Dead (1986) as Librarian
  • The Mummy's Hand (1940) as Princess Ananka (archive footage / uncredited)
  • Grand Canary (1934) as Suzan Tranter
  • Luxury Liner (1933) as Miss Morgan
  • The Sin of Nora Moran (1933) as Nora Moran
  • The Man Who Dared (1933) as Teena Pavelic Novak
  • The Mummy (1932) as Helen Grosvenor / Princess Anck-es-en-Amon
  • Tiger Shark (1932) as Quita Silva
  • The Struggle (1931) as Florrie Wilson

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Zita Johann best known for?

Zita Johann is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Dr. Cándido Pérez (1987), The Mummy (1932).

When and where was Zita Johann born?

Zita Johann was born on July 14, 1904 in Deutschbentschek (near Temesvar), Austria-Hungary (now Timişoara, Romania). They passed away on September 24, 1993.

How many credits does Zita Johann have?

Zita Johann has accumulated over 11 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1931 to 2020.

What is Zita Johann's background in cinema and television?

Zita Johann (born Elisabeth Johann) was an Austrian-American stage and screen actress, best known for her dual role as Helen Grosvenor / Princess Ankhesenamón in the 1932 film The Mummy. Born July 14, 1904 in Temesvar, Austria-Hungary (which is today part of Romania), Johann immigrated to the United States when she was...