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John Wengraf (23 April 1897 – 4 May 1974) was an Austrian actor. [1] Early years. Wengraf was born in Vienna, Austria-Hungary . Career. Wengraf became a matinee idol in the 1930s, and was director of the Vienna State Theatre. [2] . He emigrated to Britain in 1939 as the Nazis began their rise to power in Austria. [3] .
Viennese performer John Wengraf was one such actor. Born in 1897, his father was a theatre critic whose occupation obviously encouraged John's early interest in performing. His acting career began on the repertory stage in 1920, eventually becoming a member of the Vienna Volkstheater.
- April 23, 1897
- May 4, 1974
Viennese performer John Wengraf was one such actor. Born in 1897, his father was a theatre critic whose occupation obviously encouraged John's early interest in performing. His acting career began on the repertory stage in 1920, eventually becoming a member of the Vienna Volkstheater.
- January 1, 1
- Vienna, Austria-Hungary [now Austria]
- January 1, 1
- Santa Barbara, California, USA
Stage Name John Wengraf. Known For Acting. Known Credits 63. Gender Male. Birthday April 22, 1897 Day of Death May 4, 1974 (77 years old) Place of Birth Vienna, Austria-Hungary, now Austria. Also Known As-Content Score
May 10, 1974 · SANTA BARBARA, Calif., May 9 (AP)—John E. Wengraf, an actor and director, died Saturday at his holm here at the age of 77. He leaves his daughter. John Wengraf was leading man and director of...
Actor John Wengraf, born on Apr 23, 1897 and died on May 4, 1974 starred in Judgment at Nuremberg, The Razor's Edge, The Seventh Cross, Lucky Jordan, Mission to Moscow, Call Me Madam, Ship of Fools, Hotel Berlin, The Thin Man Goes Home, T-Men
He also appeared in the Francis Lederer horror movie "The Return of Dracula" (1958) and the dramatic adaptation "Portrait in Black" (1960) with Lana Turner. Wengraf last acted in "Ship of Fools" (1965). Wengraf passed away in May 1974 at the age of 77.
