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Paul Muni (born Frederich Meshilem Meier Weisenfreund; September 22, 1895 – August 25, 1967) was an American stage and film actor from Chicago. He started his acting career in the Yiddish theater and during the 1930s, he was considered one of the most prestigious actors at the Warner Bros. studio and was given the rare privilege of choosing ...
Paul Muni was a versatile actor who starred in Broadway and Hollywood, winning an Oscar for The Life of Emile Zola. He was born in Austria-Hungary, moved to New York, and retired in California.
Paul Muni (born September 22, 1895, Lemberg, Austria [now Lviv, Ukraine]—died August 25, 1967, Montecito, California, U.S.) was an American stage, film, and television actor acclaimed for his portrayals of noted historical figures.
Actor: Scarface. Paul Muni was born Sept. 22, 1895, in Lemberg, Austro-Hungarian Empire, to Salli and Phillip Weisenfreund, who were both professionals. His family was Jewish, and spoke Yiddish. Paul was educated in New York and Cleveland public schools.
Step into the glitz and glamour of Classic Hollywood as we shine a spotlight on Paul Muni, an icon of the silver screen. 🌟From unforgettable performances to...
A Legacy of Landmark Performances. Muni’s career in films is studded with performances that have become benchmarks of acting excellence. In “Scarface” (1932), he delivered an electrifying portrayal of a gangster that remains etched in cinematic history.
Sep 23, 2020 · Paul Muni was an actor of stage and screen who reigned supreme as a star of the first magnitude in the 1930s. Warner Bros even signed him to a seven-year contract and billed him with a...
