Harry Piel
German actor, filmmaker (1892–1963) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Heinrich Piel (12 July 1892 – 27 March 1963), known professionally as Harry Piel, was a prolific German actor, film director, screenwriter, and film producer who was involved in over 150 films.
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Harry Piel | |
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Born | Heinrich Piel (1892-07-12)12 July 1892 |
Died | 27 March 1963(1963-03-27) (aged 70) |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1912–1953 |
Spouse | Dary Holm |
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Piel became a director in 1912, turning out such box-office successes as Mann Gegen Mann (1928), Achtung! - Auto-Diebe! (1930) and Artisten (1935). His last directorial effort was 1953's Gesprengte Gitter (Elephant Fury, a.k.a. Panic), which he also produced, wrote, and starred.