Max Schreck

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

0.3654

Gender

Male

Birthday

06-Sep-1879

Age

(147 years old)

Place of Birth

Berlin, Germany

Also Known As
  • Maximilian Schreck
  • Friedrich Gustav Maximilian Schreck

Max Schreck

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Friedrich Gustav Max Schreck (September 6, 1879 – February 20, 1936) was a German actor. He is most often remembered today for his lead role in the film Nosferatu (1922). Description above from the Wikipedia article Max Schreck, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.


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Der Alte Fritz - 2. Ausklang Der Alte Fritz - 2. Ausklang (1928) Character: Kammerdiener Rietz
Silent epic on the final years of Frederick II.
Dudu, ein Menschenschicksal Dudu, ein Menschenschicksal (1924) Character: N/A
A wealthy man, a circus clown by profession, tells another man, during a car ride, some excerpts from his life and that of his partner. Before becoming a clown, he had difficulty finding work due to the abnormal appearance of his face and was constantly laughed at.
Eternal Ghosts Eternal Ghosts (2025) Character: Count Orlok (Archival Footage)
Various ghosts celebrate being freed from their confines after 95 years. However, not all of them are happy. One of them in particular harbors hatred towards a particularly famous ghost.
Der Kampf der Tertia Der Kampf der Tertia (1929) Character: Benno Biersack
Youth gangs clash in a small town on the Baltic Sea.
Der Alte Fritz - 1. Friede Der Alte Fritz - 1. Friede (1928) Character: Kammerdiener Rietz
Silent epic on the final years of Frederick II.
Luzern Viper Luzern Viper (1988) Character: Nosferatu
A Schmelzdahin short wherein a print of a portion of Nosferatu (including the iconic shot of the vampire on the boat) has been degraded and abstracted through the bacterialogical decomposition, disintegration, and chemical processes Schmelzdahin would use.
The Tomb of Nosferatu The Tomb of Nosferatu (2023) Character: Count Orlok (archive footage)
Nearly a century ago, two filmmakers traveled to Germany to shoot an homage to the 1922 film, Nosferatu, and visit the graves of those who made the silent horror masterpiece. In doing so, they unleashed a dark shadow from cinema's past.
Donogoo Tonka Donogoo Tonka (1936) Character: Auswanderer
Parisians Josette and Pierre are a happy couple, but also a completely broke one. An absurd chain of events leads them to Professor Trouhadec, who is in a predicament.
Ein Mann mit Herz Ein Mann mit Herz (1932) Character: N/A
A story about a series of confusions, in which Paul Ritter, a bank employee, is unaware that the girl he's fallen in love with is the daughter of his boss. No one bothers to tell him and he gets jealous of the boss, who seems to have a very good relationship with the girl.
Fräulein Hoffmanns Erzählungen Fräulein Hoffmanns Erzählungen (1933) Character: Diener
Miss Anita Liman is the sole owner of a coffee importing company, with offices in Hamburg, Genoa and Santiago. Anita's first competitor Benno Karden would merry her purely for business reasons, but he falls in love with her. Benno has not realized that his lover is a smart competitor. Complications follow.
Doña Juana Doña Juana (1928) Character: N/A
A Spanish nobleman raises his only daughter as a boy, similarly to Greta Garbo in Queen Christina (1933). In adulthood, Juana's upbringing causes complications in her love life. Possibly an early example of genderqueer representation.
Fürst Seppl Fürst Seppl (1932) Character: Knappe
A simple inn in the mountains is transformed into a grand hotel.
Luther – Ein Film der deutschen Reformation Luther – Ein Film der deutschen Reformation (1928) Character: Alexander
German silent film about the life of Martin Luther
The Bathroom Mirror The Bathroom Mirror (2008) Character: Graf Orlok (archival footage)
A young man encounters a dark force in this surreal and time twisting thriller.
Dracula: The Vampire and the Voivode Dracula: The Vampire and the Voivode (2011) Character: Nosferatu (archive footage)
This exhaustive documentary attempts to tell the history of Bram Stoker's influential novel Dracula, explaining both the historical antecedents to the story, as well as offering look at Stoker's life in order to help illuminate this enduring horror tale, and exposing some of the myths surrounding vampires that have long been accepted as fact.
Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman (2007) Character: Self (archive footage)
Famous Monster takes a fast-paced, colorful look at the life of science fiction's greatest fan - Forrest J. Ackerman, whose 85 year love affair with the genre helped bring it into the mainstream and shape the way we view science fiction today.
Nosferatu et la naissance des vampires au cinéma Nosferatu et la naissance des vampires au cinéma (2022) Character: Count Orlok (archive footage)
A documentary look at F.W. Murnau's iconic — and unauthorized – 1922 vampire film, and its influence on bloodsuckers in film.
Eyewitness: Monster Eyewitness: Monster (1997) Character: Count Dracula (archive footage)
Which is the deadliest monster of all, real or imaginary? This video explores monsters of myth and movies and real-world animals that scare us.
Das Land des Lächelns Das Land des Lächelns (1930) Character: 100 years old man
A western woman falls in love with a chinese prince. When she accompanies him to his homeland, strange things await her. Based on the operetta of the same name with music by Franz Lehár and libretto by Ludwig Herzer and Fritz Löhner-Beda.
Ein Kuß in der Sommernacht Ein Kuß in der Sommernacht (1933) Character: Herr Krause
Film by Franz Seitz.
Ramper, der Tiermensch Ramper, der Tiermensch (1928) Character: N/A
Paul Wegener gives one of his most active performances here as Captain Ramper, a heroic aviator who makes a pioneering flight across the Arctic accompanied only by Ippling, his faithful mechanic (Kurt Gerron). Near the North Pole, their plane develops engine failure and crashes in the desolate wastes. Ippling dies straight off but Ramper finds a supply base containing food which has been left behind by a previous expedition. After fifteen years in the Arctic wastes, Ramper has considerably mutated.
Boo Boo (1932) Character: Dracula-Nosferatu (edited from "Nosferatu")
A wisecracking narrator mocks footage featuring Frankenstein's monster and Count Dracula.
Ludwig der Zweite, König von Bayern Ludwig der Zweite, König von Bayern (1930) Character: N/A
In the last years of his life, Bavarian king Ludwig II (1845 – 1886) devotes himself to ambitious architectural projects, which strain the state coffers to the extreme. The monarch, who is afraid of people, also withdraws more and more into a dream world at his various castles. His brother is already in a psychiatric institute and Ludwig is also eventually put under the care of psychiatrist Bernhard von Gudden. The king attempts to get out from under this guardianship at Starnberg lake…
Dracula: A Cinematic Scrapbook Dracula: A Cinematic Scrapbook (1991) Character: Graf Orlok (archive footage)
A history of the famous vampire of books and movies, using film clips, previews and other methods.
The Many Faces of Dracula The Many Faces of Dracula (2000) Character: Graf Orlok (archive footage)
Hosted by Christopher Lee, this documentary examines the different actors who have portrayed Dracula over the years.
Mysterien eines Frisiersalons Mysterien eines Frisiersalons (1923) Character: Kunde
The Mysteries of a Hairdresser’s Shop describes the absurd goings-on of a by no means ordinary hair salon, where men with great beards wait in vain for a shave while the barber takes a nap.
Synthwave Horror: Nosferatu Synthwave Horror: Nosferatu (2023) Character: Count Orlok
New sound design and a neon color palette offer a fresh take on the horror classic. A mysterious count travels to Germany bearing a deadly secret.
Rasputins Liebesabenteuer Rasputins Liebesabenteuer (1928) Character: Nikolai Nikolajewitsch
Portrays the deep intrigue and mystical fanaticism of the last days of the Romanoffs, when Rasputin, the mad monk had such a hold over them.
Die zwölfte Stunde Die zwölfte Stunde (1930) Character: Count Wolkoff
A version of Nosferatu to which sound was added. Some scenes were left out and new ones were added including a different ending. Additionally all the characters names were changed.
CALCO (A Symphony of Echo) CALCO (A Symphony of Echo) (2019) Character: Nosferatu
A man tries to enjoy a quiet movie night, but then he enters a world of confusion when an unexpected visitor knocks on his door.
Radiohead X Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror Radiohead X Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror (2025) Character: Graf Orlok
This special presentation of Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror (1922) pairs the original silent film with Radiohead’s “KID A (2000) / Amnesiac (2001) as its score, courtesy of Silents Synced. Silents Synced pairs classic silent movies with epic rock music, partnering with independent cinemas to create memorable, new silent film experiences. "Nosferatu x Radiohead: A Silents Synced Film" is directed and remixed by Josh Frank.
Der Kaufmann von Venedig Der Kaufmann von Venedig (1923) Character: Doge of Venice
The film "Der Kaufmann von Venedig" ( The Jew Of Mestri ) was written, produced and directed by Peter Paul Felner in the silent year of 1923 and is a free adaptation of "Merchant of Venice" written by Herr William Shakespeare. It is an elegant and expensive German film production that was shot on location in beautiful and decadent Venice with some of the most important Teutonic actors of the time: Henny Porten, Harry Liedtke und Werner Krauss and even the mysterious Max Schreck.
The Horror of It All The Horror of It All (1983) Character: Nosferatu (archive footage)
A collection of film clips from horror movies and interviews with the actors and directors who made them.
Dracula: Fact or Fiction? Dracula: Fact or Fiction? (1992) Character: Count Orlok (archive footage)
Of all the creatures conjured up from the shadows of the human mind, none exerts such a terrifying grip on our imaginations as the immortal night-stalker, Dracula. But did this fiend actually exist? Are there such things as living vampires? Now, in this startling expose of the vampire legend, you'll meet the scholar who traveled Transylvania's eerie landscapes to unearth the real-life Count Dracula: the ghoulish 15th-century Romanian prince known and feared as "Vlad the Impaler."
Die verkaufte Braut Die verkaufte Braut (1932) Character: Muff
Bohemia in the 19th century, stage-coach driver Hans loves the mayor's daughter Marie, but she is promised Wenzel, the son of another wealthy farmer. Marie refuses to marry Wenzel because of Hans, but the marriage arranger tries to "buy" Marie from Hans. But when Wenzel tells Hans that he doesn't want to marry Marie either because he loves circus director Brummel's daughter, Hans decides to accept the offer of money for not interfering in the relations of Hans and Marie. But when Marie hears about this, she doesn't want to see Hans again.
Speedball Nosferatu Speedball Nosferatu (2022) Character: Count Orlok
One hundred years later, Count Orlok returns from the dead.
Le vampire Le vampire (1945) Character: Nosferatu (archive footage)
After a look at some strange creatures, the narrator and camera take us to the Chaco forest, on the borders of Paraguay, Argentina, and Brazil, where a vampire bat lives, desmodus rotondus, attacking wildlife and domesticated creatures, killing small ones by draining all their blood and killing large ones by leaving a parasite in their bloodstream. Four inches long, with a 12-inch wingspread, we see it walk, approach a victim, pull out a patch of fur large enough for it to engage its teeth, then lap six or seven ounces of blood. Its saliva may be an anesthetic keeping its victims from waking. A stub nose and harelip contribute to its efficiency and its hideous look.
Die Finanzen des Großherzogs Die Finanzen des Großherzogs (1924) Character: der Unheimliche
The likeable and carefree Grand Duke of Abacco is in dire straits. There is no money left to service the State's debt; the main creditor is looking forward to expropriating the entire Duchy. The marriage with Olga, Grand Duchess of Russia, would solve everything, but a crucial letter of hers about the engagement has been stolen. Besides, a bunch of revolutionaries and a dubious businessman have other plans regarding the Grand Duke. With the intrusion of adventurer Philipp Collins into the Grand Duke's affairs, a series of frantic chases, plots and counter-plots begins.
Nathan der Weise Nathan der Weise (1922) Character: Grossmeister der Templeherren
Silent movie adaptation of Lessing's play. Set in Jerusalem during the Third Crusade, it describes how the wise Jewish merchant Nathan, the enlightened sultan Saladin and the (initially anonymous) Templar bridge their gaps between Judaism, Islam and Christianity.
Death Of The Rat Death Of The Rat (2024) Character: Count Orlok (archive footage)
After 95 years of comfortable living, Mickey finds his world turned upside down and must face his deepest fears. Will he emerge on the other side or lose himself trying?
Das Stahltier Das Stahltier (1935) Character: Cugnot
German fictinalized documentary about the national railways and the international achievements that inspired it.
Am Rande der Welt Am Rande der Welt (1927) Character: Trödler
A mill situated on the border between two unnamed countries and the residents therein become pawns in a future war.
Der Tunnel Der Tunnel (1933) Character: Chesterfield
The engineer MacAllan designs a tunnel, which will join America and Europe together on the seabed. A group of American billionaires are financing the gigantic project, but the construction of the tunnel is proving to be as tedious as it is dangerous. MacAllan's worst enemy is the speculator Woolf, who had embezzled the money for the construction and who is attempting to cover up his crime by carrying out acts of sabotage. Also filmed in 1933 in a French-language version, LE TUNNEL, and remade in 1935 in England as TRANSATLATIC TUNNEL.
Nosferatu, eine Symphonie des Grauens Nosferatu, eine Symphonie des Grauens (1922) Character: Count Orlok
The mysterious Count Orlok summons a happily married real estate agent to his castle, located up in the Transylvanian mountains, to finalise a terrifying deal.
Knockout – Ein junges Mädchen, ein junger Mann Knockout – Ein junges Mädchen, ein junger Mann (1935) Character: Leiter der Künstleragentur
Marianne is an accountant, but since she is so pretty the employment agency sends her to the theater. There, Max's gaffer falls in love with Marianne and persuades her to stay at the theater. Once he has to defend her against a professional boxer who harasses her. Although Max loses his position, but receives an offer from Box Manager Schmidtchen. When Max learns that Marianne is engaged, he goes to Schmidtchen's boxing school in Hamburg.
Die Straße Die Straße (1923) Character: The blind man
The movie follows two distinct plot lines until the two eventually merge: the first is that of the bored middle-aged man seeking a departure from monotony in his life; the second is that of the blind man and the little boy, his grandson, who are interdependent. None of the characters have been given names and are therefore referred to only by description. The city is an expressionistic nightmare, a dangerous and chaotic place.



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