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Alfred Abel
Acting
Born: March 11, 1879
Leipzig, Germany
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Alfred Peter Abel (12 March 1879 – 12 December 1937) was a German film actor, director, and producer. He appeared in more than 140 silent and sound films between 1913 and 1938. His best-known performance was as Joh Fredersen in Fritz Lang's 1927 film, Metropolis.
Known For

Metropolis
as Johann 'Joh' Fredersen

Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler
as Count Told

The Burning Soil
as Ludwig von Lellewel

The Finances of the Grand Duke
as Philipp Collin, alias Professor Pelotard

Giorgio Moroder's Metropolis
as Johann 'Joh' Fredersen

Mary
as Sir John Menier

Die Flamme
as Gaston

Seven Slaps
as Astor Terbanks

The Court Concert
as Dichter Knips

Phantom
as Lorenz Lubota