Paul Graetz - Actor Profile

Paul Graetz

Acting
Updated: Apr 12, 2026
33Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 2, 1890
Birth Place: Glogów, Poland

About Paul Graetz

Paul Graetz was German-born comedian and actor of Jewish ancestry. He was born in Glogau, Schlesia (today Głogów in Poland) in 1890, and was very active on stage and in German cinema from 1911 to 1932.   When the Nazis came to power in February 1933, he fled to the United Kingdom, where he learned English and had roles in several films. He continued to Hollywood at the end of 1935, where he only had a couple of roles in B movies before dying in 1937 at the age of 46.

Paul Graetz Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Paul Graetz reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 33 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Paul Graetz's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 15% of Paul Graetz's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains 18 Minutes, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Paul Graetz Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Paul Graetz's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Paul Graetz has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1936 Isle of Fury Captain Deever Flop Similar →
1936 Bengal Tiger Carl Homan Flop Similar →
1936 Hot Money Doctor David Flop Similar →
1935 Mr. Cohen Takes a Walk Jake Cohen Hit Similar →
1935 Bulldog Jack Salvini Average Similar →
1935 Heart's Desire Florian Flop Similar →
1935 18 Minutes Pietro Super Hit Similar →
1935 Mimi Durand Flop Similar →
1935 Murder at Monte Carlo Dr. Heinrich Becker Flop Similar →
1934 Jew Süss Landauer Flop Similar →
1934 Blossom Time Alois Wimpassinger Flop Similar →
1934 The Scotland Yard Mystery Paston Flop Similar →
1933 Red Wagon Max Schultze Flop Similar →
1931 The Lost Paradise Paule Flop Similar →
1931 Mountains on Fire Feldtelefonist Average Similar →
1931 King Fu's yellow house - Flop Similar →
1931 Mary Bobby Brown Average Similar →
1930 Vienna, City of Song Piefke Flop Similar →
1928 The Fight for the Matterhorn Meynet Super Hit Similar →
1928 Moral Polizeischreiber Reisacher Hit Similar →
1927 The Great Leap - Flop Similar →
1927 Das rosa Pantöffelchen Sally Löwenherz Flop Similar →
1927 A Crazy Night Pille Average Similar →
1926 Die Warenhausprinzessin - Flop Similar →
1926 Küssen ist keine Sünd' - Flop Similar →
1926 Adventure Mad Hotel Manager Flop Similar →
1924 Dr. Wislizenus Iltis Flop Similar →
1923 Auferstehung. Katjuscha Maslowa - Flop Similar →
1921 The Wildcat Zofano Super Hit Similar →
1921 The House on the Moon Kornill - Schauspieler Flop Similar →
1920 Sumurun Puffti, Sklave Average Similar →
1920 The Double Murder of Sarajevo Gavrilo Princip Flop Similar →
1919 Die gelbe Fratze - Flop Similar →

Paul Graetz - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Paul Graetz?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Paul Graetz is "18 Minutes" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Paul Graetz acted in?

Paul Graetz has been featured in at least 33 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Paul Graetz?

Other notable films include "The Fight for the Matterhorn", "The Wildcat", and "Moral".

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