Alfred Abel
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Alfred Abel reached veteran standing the slow way, as a German actor who has treated acting as a trade rather than a spotlight. 'Metropolis' is the title most people reach for first, with Johann 'Joh' Fredersen at the center of it. 'Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler' belongs on any short list of his work. Most of the work sits in drama. There are 57 entries on the filmography, most of them supporting work in other people's stories.
Alfred Abel
57 Movies
Alfred Abel reached veteran standing the slow way, as a German actor who has treated acting as a trade rather than a spotlight. 'Metropolis' is the title most people reach for first, with Johann 'Joh' Fredersen at the center of it. 'Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler' belongs on any short list of his work. Most of the work sits in drama. There are 57 entries on the filmography, most of them supporting work in other people's stories.
Movies
Plays Johann 'Joh' Fredersen
Metropolis
1927
Plays Helmuth Köhler
People Among Us
1926
Plays Graf d'Eguzon
The Beautiful Adventure
1932
Plays Count Told
Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler
1922
Plays Alphonse Gunderman
L'Argent
1928
Plays Astor Terbanks
Seven Slaps
1937
Plays Andreas de la Croix
Mad Love
1921
Plays Prince of Rohan
Cagliostro
1929
Plays Lorenz Lubota
Phantom
1922
Plays Philipp Collin, alias Professor Pelotard
The Finances of the Grand Duke
1924
Plays Ludwig von Lellewel
The Burning Soil
1922
Plays Sir John Menier
Mary
1931
Plays Dichter Knips
The Court Concert
1936
Plays Gaston
Die Flamme
1923
Plays König von Sachsen
Congress Dances
1931
Plays Leopold Graf Berchtold
1914: The Last Days Before the War
1931
Plays Der Mann
The Burning Secret
1933
Plays Dr. Winter, Alices Mann, Rechtsanwalt
Maria, die Magd
1936
Plays Spork
Es werde Licht! 4. Teil: Sündige Mütter
1918
Plays Dr. Lothar Reimers
Der Bankkrach unter den Linden
1926
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Metropolis
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Mrs. Sylvelin
Daffinger
1938
Film
Seven Slaps
Astor Terbanks
1937
Film
Duet
Großindustrieller William Liners
1937
Film
Unter Ausschluß der Öffentlichkeit
Bankier Sparrenberg
1937
Film
The Court Concert
Dichter Knips
1936
Film
Maria, die Magd
Dr. Winter, Alices Mann, Rechtsanwalt
1936
Film
Die kleine Schwindlerin
Vater
1933
Film
The Burning Secret
Der Mann
1933
Film
Manolescu, der Fürst der Diebe
Jan Hendriks
1933
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Alfred Abel still alive?
Alfred Abel passed away on December 12, 1937 at age 58.
What are the most famous roles of Alfred Abel?
Alfred Abel is best known for roles in Metropolis, Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler, Phantom.
How many movies has Alfred Abel been in?
Over a 24-year career (since 1913), Alfred Abel has appeared in 57 movies and 0 TV shows.
What was Alfred Abel's first movie?
The career of Alfred Abel began with Sodoms Ende (1913).
What is Alfred Abel's most recent movie or series?
Alfred Abel's most recent release is Mrs. Sylvelin, which premiered on February 2, 1938.
Alfred Abel
1879-03-11 · Leipzig, Germany
Alfred Peter Abel (12 March 1879 – 12 December 1937) was a German film actor, director, and producer. He appeared in more than 140 silent and sound films between 1913 and 1938. His best-known performance was as Joh Fredersen in Fritz Lang's 1927 film, Metropolis.