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Friedrich Gustav Maximilian Schreck (6 September 1879 – 20 February 1936), known professionally as Max Schreck, was a German actor, best known for his lead role as the vampire Count Orlok in the film Nosferatu (1922).
Max Schreck. Actor: Nosferatu. Max Schreck was born in Berlin. He worked in an apprenticeship until his father's death before enrolling into a school for acting. He toured the country with his peers and was a member of several theaters until he became a part of Max Reinhardt's group of innovative German actors.
- January 1, 1
- Berlin, Germany
- January 1, 1
- Munich, Bavaria, Germany
This entry into the Pantheon is that of the original fright master, Max Schreck and his famous character, Count Orlok, from Nosferatu.
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Max Schreck was a German actor, best known for his lead role as the vampire Count Orlok in the film Nosferatu (1922). Learn about his life, career, family, trivia and legend on IMDb, the world's most popular and authoritative source for movie, TV and celebrity content.
- September 6, 1879
- February 20, 1936
Feb 17, 2022 · Learn about the German actor who played the terrifying vampire Count Orlok in Nosferatu, a 1922 silent horror film. Discover how he created one of the most iconic and influential cinematic performances of all time with his expressionless, cadaverous face and claw-like hands.
Mar 4, 2022 · But the creation of the iconic Orlok, played by Max Schreck, is its supreme achievement. He is, says Cristina Massaccesi, in her guide to Nosferatu for the Devil's Advocates horror history...
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Learn about the life and career of Max Schreck, the German actor who played the iconic vampire Count Orlok in Nosferatu (1922). Discover his roles in theatre, cinema and his legacy in horror culture.
