Alfred Zeisler

Alfred Zeisler

Actor · Director · Producer · Writer

Chicago, Illinois, USA
September 26, 1892

Biography

Alfred Zeisler was an American-born German film producer, director, and actor. He began his career in Germany, producing and directing films during the silent and early sound eras. Notable works include The Blue Angel (1930), where he served as a producer. Zeisler fled Nazi Germany in the 1930s, continuing his career in Hollywood with films like Fear (1946). His contributions to cinema spanned multiple roles and continents, reflecting a versatile and adaptive career.

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Alfred Zeisler 1

Representative Works

5 Fingers
5 Fingers
7.5
/ English
Fear
Fear
4.6
/ English
The Desert Rats
The Desert Rats
6.3
/ English
Bird of Paradise
Bird of Paradise
6.2
/ English
The High Tourist
The High Tourist
10.0
/ German
Mission to Moscow
Mission to Moscow
5.7
/ English
Der letzte Kampf
Der letzte Kampf
8.0
/ German

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

5 Fingers
1952Winner

Best Performance

5 Fingers

Fear
1946Nominee

Best Writing

Fear

The Desert Rats
1953Nominee

Best Performance

The Desert Rats

Career Highlights

Scandal in Baden-Baden
1929Highlight

Best Picture

Scandal in Baden-Baden

The Tiger Murder Case
1930Highlight

Best Picture

The Tiger Murder Case