This page will contain videos about Max Schreck, as they become available.Max SchreckNosferatuMax Schreck (June 11, 1879–November 26, 1936) was a German actor remembered today most for his lead role in Nosferatu. Along with Bela Lugosi and Christopher Lee, Schreck is considered among the classic portrayers of Dracula. He received his training at the Staatstheater in Berlin. He made his stage debut in Messeritz and Speyer, and then toured Germany for two years appearing at theatres in Zittau, Erfurt, Bremen, Lucerne, Gera, and Frankfurt. Schreck then joined Max Reinhart's celebrated company of performers back in Berlin. Many of Reinhart's troupe made a huge contribution to the cinema. For three years between 1919 and 1922, Schreck appeared at the Kammerspiele in Munich whilst working on his first film Der Richter von Zalamea, adapted from a six act play, for Decla Bioscop. In 1922 he was hired by Prana Film for their first and only production, Nosferatu. The company declared themselves bankrupt after the film's release to avoid paying copyright infringement costs to an irate Florence Stoker, the widow of Dracula author Bram Stoker. Schreck's Count Orlok, with its bald, rat shaped head and long spidery fingers remains a haunting character. In 1923, Schreck appeared as a blind man in the acclaimed film Die Straße. No prints of this film remain today. Schreck did appear in a comedy, albeit poorly made. Even the director, F.W. Murnau expressed his repugnance over Die Finanzen des Grossherzogs (The Finances of the Grand Duke). Max SchreckIn 1926, Schreck returned to the Kammerspiele in Munich and continued to act in films right through the advent of sound until his death. He was married to actress Fanny Normann, who appeared in a few films, often credited as Fanny Schreck. Suggestions that Schreck was really actor Alfred Abel can be seen to be wrong when the two actors are seen together. Their physiques do not match at all. Curiously, the word Schreck is also the German word for fright, or terror. The character Max Shreck in the 1992 film Batman Returns may be named in homage of Schreck. Max Shreck is portrayed by actor Willem Dafoe in E. Elias Merhige's Shadow of the Vampire, a fictional film loosely based on the historical facts surrounding the making of F.W. Murnau's Nosferatu. This page about Max Schreck includes information from a Wikipedia article. Additional articles about Max Schreck News stories about Max Schreck External links for Max Schreck Videos for Max Schreck Wikis about Max Schreck Discussion Groups about Max Schreck Blogs about Max Schreck Images of Max Schreck |
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Murnau's Nosferatu. He has more recently starred in The Butterfly Effect with Ashton Kutcher. Elias Merhige's Shadow of the Vampire, a fictional film loosely based on the historical facts surrounding the making of F.W. Jealousy in 1997. Max Shreck is portrayed by actor Willem Dafoe in E. He produced Bodies, Rest & Motion in 1993, Sleep with Me in 1994, and Mr. The character Max Shreck in the 1992 film Batman Returns may be named in homage of Schreck. Fox. Curiously, the word Schreck is also the German word for fright, or terror. After filming had started, it was decided that he be replaced with Michael J. Their physiques do not match at all. He was also originally cast as Marty McFly in the Back to the Future trilogy. Suggestions that Schreck was really actor Alfred Abel can be seen to be wrong when the two actors are seen together. He has starred in movies such as Mask, Some Kind of Wonderful, and Anaconda. He was married to actress Fanny Normann, who appeared in a few films, often credited as Fanny Schreck. Eric Stoltz (born September 30, 1961) is an American actor. In 1926, Schreck returned to the Kammerspiele in Munich and continued to act in films right through the advent of sound until his death. Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982). Murnau expressed his repugnance over Die Finanzen des Grossherzogs (The Finances of the Grand Duke). The Wild Life (1984). Even the director, F.W. Surf II (1984). Schreck did appear in a comedy, albeit poorly made. Running Hot (1984). No prints of this film remain today. Mask (1985). In 1923, Schreck appeared as a blind man in the acclaimed film Die Straße. The New Kids (1985). Schreck's Count Orlok, with its bald, rat shaped head and long spidery fingers remains a haunting character. Code Name: Emerald (1985). The company declared themselves bankrupt after the film's release to avoid paying copyright infringement costs to an irate Florence Stoker, the widow of Dracula author Bram Stoker. Some Kind of Wonderful (1987). In 1922 he was hired by Prana Film for their first and only production, Nosferatu. Sister, Sister (1987). For three years between 1919 and 1922, Schreck appeared at the Kammerspiele in Munich whilst working on his first film Der Richter von Zalamea, adapted from a six act play, for Decla Bioscop. Lionheart (1987). Many of Reinhart's troupe made a huge contribution to the cinema. Manifesto (1988). Schreck then joined Max Reinhart's celebrated company of performers back in Berlin. Haunted Summer (1988). He made his stage debut in Messeritz and Speyer, and then toured Germany for two years appearing at theatres in Zittau, Erfurt, Bremen, Lucerne, Gera, and Frankfurt. The Fly II (1989). He received his training at the Staatstheater in Berlin. Say Anything (1989). Along with Bela Lugosi and Christopher Lee, Schreck is considered among the classic portrayers of Dracula. Memphis Belle (1990). Max Schreck (June 11, 1879–November 26, 1936) was a German actor remembered today most for his lead role in Nosferatu. Money (1991). The Waterdance (1992). Singles (1992). Bodies, Rest & Motion (1993). Naked in New York (1993). Killing Zoe (1994). Sleep with Me (1994). Pulp Fiction (1994). Little Women (1994 version). Rob Roy (1995). Fluke (1995). The Prophecy (1995). Kicking and Screaming (1995). Grace of My Heart (1996). 2 Days in the Valley (1996). Jerry Maguire (1996). Keys to Tulsa (1997). Anaconda (1997). Jealousy (1997). Mr. The Rocking Horse Winner (1997). Highball (1997). Hi-Life (1998). The Passion of Ayn Rand (1999). The Simian Line (2000). The House of Mirth (2000). Jesus & Hutch (2000). It's a Shame About Ray (2000). Things Behind the Sun (2001). Harvard Man (2001). The Rules of Attraction (2002). Happy Hour (2003). When Zachary Beaver Came to Town (2003). The Butterfly Effect (2004). |