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Paul Muni (born Frederich Meshilem Meier Weisenfreund; September 22, 1895 – August 25, 1967) was an American stage and film actor from Chicago.
Actor: Scarface. Paul Muni was born Sept. 22, 1895, in Lemberg, Austro-Hungarian Empire, to Salli and Phillip Weisenfreund, who were both professionals. His family was Jewish, and spoke Yiddish. Paul was educated in New York and Cleveland public schools.
Paul Muni. Actor: Scarface. Paul Muni was born Sept. 22, 1895, in Lemberg, Austro-Hungarian Empire, to Salli and Phillip Weisenfreund, who were both professionals. His family was Jewish, and spoke Yiddish. Paul was educated in New York and Cleveland public schools.
Paul Muni (born September 22, 1895, Lemberg, Austria [now Lviv, Ukraine]—died August 25, 1967, Montecito, California, U.S.) was an American stage, film, and television actor acclaimed for his portrayals of noted historical figures.
In “Scarface” (1932), he delivered an electrifying portrayal of a gangster that remains etched in cinematic history. His role in “I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang” (1932) further solidified his reputation, highlighting the struggles of a wronged man in a flawed justice system.
Paul Muni was truly an actor's actor. Although he always protested that he didn't know what acting was, he threw himself into each role, changing his voice, his body and even his face. His penchant for hiding his good looks behind tons of make-up for each role won him the nickname "The New Lon...
Paul Muni was an Austrian-Hungarian-born American stage and film actor who was considered one of the most important and prestigious actors in Hollywood during the 1930s, and one of the rare actors who was given the privilege of choosing which parts he wanted.
May 23, 2018 · Actor: The Paul Muni Story, 1978. During the 1930s Paul Muni was one of the most respected names in acting. He was a perfectionist and extremely selective in the scripts he would choose to do.
Paul Muni (born Meshilem Meier Weisenfreund, September 22, 1895 – August 25, 1967) was an Austrian-Hungarian-born American stage and film actor. During the 1930s, he was considered the most prestigious actor at Warner Brothers studios, and one of the rare actors who was given the privilege of choosing which parts he wanted.
Facts. Also Known As. Meshilem Meier Weisenfreund. Born. September 22, 1895 • Lviv • Ukraine. Died. August 25, 1967 (aged 71) • California. Awards And Honors. Academy Award (1937) • Academy Award (1937): Actor in a Leading Role • Tony Award (1956): Best Actor in a Play.
