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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
Max Schreck was a German actor, best known for his lead role as the vampire Count Orlok in the film Nosferatu (1922). He was married to actress Fanny Normann, who appeared in a few films, often credited as Fanny Schreck.
- September 6, 1879
- February 20, 1936
Feb 17, 2022 · The repulsively cadaverous Count Orlok stalked into cinema history in FW Murnau’s 1922 silent horror classic Nosferatu thanks to a performance by Max Schreck bearing not the slightest trace of humanity. The German actor.
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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Friedrich Gustav Max Schreck (6 September 1879 – 20 February 1936) was a German actor. He is most often remembered today for his lead role in the film Nosferatu (1922).
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Maximilian „Max“ Schreck (* 6. September 1879 in Berlin; † 20. Februar 1936 in München [1] [2]) war ein deutscher Schauspieler, dessen bleibende Bekanntheit vor allem auf seiner Titelrolle in dem Stummfilm Nosferatu – Eine Symphonie des Grauens beruht.