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Paul Henreid Biography
Birth Name:Paul George Julius Hernried von Wassel-Waldingau
Birth Place:Trieste, Italy
Profession Actor, Director, Producer, Soundtrack, Writer
Fast Facts
- In 1960, he was awarded two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contributions to motion pictures and television
- Was trained at the Maria Theresa Academy and the Institute of Graphic Arts in Vienna
- While attempting to become an actor, he worked as a book designer for a publishing company
- Was primarily known for his portrayal of suave, charming characters
- Was pressured by RKO studios to Americanize his last name into Herndon or Henrie, but he refused
- Was one of the many filmmakers blacklisted in Hollywood by the House UnAmerican Activities Committee in the 1950s
- Became a naturalized citizen of the United States in 1946
Awards
- 1941Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (April): winner
- 1942Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (March): winner
- 1942Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (December): winner
- 1943Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (February): winner
- 1947Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (November): winner
- 1947Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (January): winner