Paul Henreid
Known for
An Austrian-born actor who became a suave fixture of 1940s Hollywood, best remembered as the noble Resistance leader Victor Laszlo in 'Casablanca' (1943). Fleeing Europe as the Nazis rose, he brought Continental elegance to roles opposite the era's leading stars, including 'Now, Voyager' (1942), in which he famously lit two cigarettes at once. He later turned to directing television and film. Refined and dignified on screen, he embodied the gallant European hero of wartime cinema. He died in 1992, an Austrian-American actor immortalized by one of Hollywood's most beloved classics.
Paul Henreid
39 Movies
3 Series
An Austrian-born actor who became a suave fixture of 1940s Hollywood, best remembered as the noble Resistance leader Victor Laszlo in 'Casablanca' (1943). Fleeing Europe as the Nazis rose, he brought Continental elegance to roles opposite the era's leading stars, including 'Now, Voyager' (1942), in which he famously lit two cigarettes at once. He later turned to directing television and film. Refined and dignified on screen, he embodied the gallant European hero of wartime cinema. He died in 1992, an Austrian-American actor immortalized by one of Hollywood's most beloved classics.
Movies
Plays Victor Laszlo
Casablanca
1943
Plays The Cardinal
Exorcist II: The Heretic
1977
Plays General Ziemann
Operation Crossbow
1965
Plays Nikko Regas
Never So Few
1959
Plays Jeremiah 'Jerry' Duvaux Durrance
Now, Voyager
1942
Producer
Plays John Muller / Dr. Bartok
Hollow Triumph
1948
Plays Etienne Laurier
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
1962
Plays Capt. Laurent Van Horn
The Spanish Main
1945
Plays Max Staefel
Goodbye, Mr. Chips
1939
Plays Karl Marsen
Night Train to Munich
1940
Plays Velthen
Only a Comedian
1935
Plays Paul Lavallier
Joan of Paris
1942
Plays Vincent Van Der Lyn
The Conspirators
1944
Plays Henry Bergner
Between Two Worlds
1944
Plays Commandant Paul G. Vogel
Rope of Sand
1949
Plays Florenz Ziegfeld
Deep in My Heart
1954
Plays The General
The Madwoman of Chaillot
1969
Plays Pierre
Meet Me in Las Vegas
1956
Plays Dr. Philip Ritter
Stolen Face
1952
Plays Karel Novak
Deception
1946
Plays Robert Schumann
Song of Love
1947
Plays Anton
Ten Thousand Bedrooms
1957
Plays Eduardo Barroso
Holiday for Lovers
1959
Plays Count Stefan Orwid
In Our Time
1944
Director
Plays Dr Stephen Brice
For Men Only
1952
Plays Dr. John H. Jason
So Young, So Bad
1950
Plays Rev. Arthur Nicholls
Devotion
1946
Plays Abu Amdar
Thief of Damascus
1952
Plays Philip Carey
Of Human Bondage
1946
Plays Kazah the Great
Siren of Bagdad
1953
Director
Plays Henrique Monteros
A Woman's Devotion
1956
Plays Hugo Bishop
Mantrap
1953
Plays Jean Lafitte
Last of the Buccaneers
1950
Plays Konrad Hegner
Dieses Lied bleibt bei dir
1954
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Exorcist II: The Heretic
Full Filmography
Exorcist II: The Heretic
The Cardinal
1977
Film
The Madwoman of Chaillot
The General
1969
Film
Operation Crossbow
General Ziemann
1965
Film
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
Etienne Laurier
1962
Film
The Aquanauts
Richard Nincel · 1 episode
1960
TV
Never So Few
Nikko Regas
1959
Film
Holiday for Lovers
Eduardo Barroso
1959
Film
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Prof. Rhys Lorenz · 1 episode
1957
TV
Ten Thousand Bedrooms
Anton
1957
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Paul Henreid still alive?
Paul Henreid passed away on March 29, 1992 at age 84.
What are the most famous roles of Paul Henreid?
Paul Henreid is best known for roles in Casablanca, Exorcist II: The Heretic, Now, Voyager.
How many movies has Paul Henreid been in?
Over a 59-year career (since 1933), Paul Henreid has appeared in 39 movies and 3 TV shows.
What was Paul Henreid's first movie?
The career of Paul Henreid began with Dawn (1933).
What is Paul Henreid's most recent movie or series?
Paul Henreid's most recent release is On the Road to Hollywood, which premiered on November 1, 1982.
What TV shows has Paul Henreid appeared in?
On television, Paul Henreid has appeared in The Ed Sullivan Show, Climax!, Schlitz Playhouse of Stars, The Aquanauts.
Paul Henreid
1908-01-10 · Trieste, Austria-Hungary
Born Paul Georg Julius Hernreid in the city of Trieste, then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Paul Henreid (January 10, 1908 – March 29, 1992) was an Austrian actor, director, producer, and writer. He is best remembered for two film roles: Victor Laszlo in Casablanca and Jerry Durrance in Now, Voyager, both released between 1942 and 1943.
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