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Paul Muni
Austrian-born American stage and film actor (1895-1967) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Paul Muni (born Frederich Meshilem Meier Weisenfreund; September 22, 1895 – August 25, 1967) was an American actor. He won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in the 1936 movie The Story of Louis Pasteur.[1]
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Paul Muni | |
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![]() Paul Muni in 1936 | |
Born | Frederich Meshilem Meier Weisenfreund (1895-09-22)September 22, 1895 |
Died | August 25, 1967(1967-08-25) (aged 71) Montecito, California, U.S. |
Cause of death | Heart disease |
Other names | Muni Weisenfreund |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1908–1962 |
Spouse |
Bella Finkel (m. 1921) |
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