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Paul Muni (I) (1895–1967)
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. He was described as 5 feet 10 inches, with black hair and eyes, 165 pounds. He joined the Yiddish Art Theatre in...
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Died:(age 71) in Montecito, California, USA |
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Known For
Filmography
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Actor (29 credits)
1962
Saints and Sinners
(TV Series)
Samuel Foss
Samuel Foss
- A Shame for the Diamond Wedding
(1962)
... Samuel Foss
1956
General Electric Theater
(TV Series)
Senator Ryder
Senator Ryder
- A Letter from the Queen
(1956)
... Senator Ryder
1953
The Ford Television Theatre
(TV Series)
Tom Cooper - Attorney
Tom Cooper - Attorney
- The People Versus Johnston
(1953)
... Tom Cooper - Attorney
1948
The Philco-Goodyear Television Playhouse
(TV Series)
George Simon
George Simon
- Counsellor-at-Law
(1948)
... George Simon
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Soundtrack (3 credits)
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Self (11 credits)
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Archive footage (21 credits)
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Personal Details
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Stage: Appeared in "They Knew What They Wanted" on Broadway. Comedy (revival). See more »Height:
5' 9" (1.75 m)
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Did You Know?
Personal Quote:
I don't want to be a star. If you have to label me anything, I'm an actor - I guess. A journeyman actor. I think "star" is what you call actors who can't act. See more »Trivia:
Interred at Hollywood Memorial Cemetery (now called Hollywood Forever), Hollywood, California, USA. See more »Trademark:
Known for his complete transformations into the roles he played (often changing his voice and appearence)Nickname:
MunyaStar Sign:
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