Paul Henreid

Birth Name:

Paul George Julius Hernried von Wassel-Waldingau

Birth Place:

Trieste, Italy

Profession

Actor, Director, Producer, Soundtrack, Writer

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

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