Paul Kohner (born 29 May 1902 in Teplitz-Schoenau (Teplice), died 16 March 1988 in Los Angeles, California). The native of Bohemia in Austria-Hungary came to Hollywood in 1920 after having been a news reporter in Prague. He caught the attention of Carl Laemmle during an interview and was appointed head of Universal's European division. May 29 is the 149th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (150th in leap years). ... 1902 (MCMII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... See other locations named Teplice. ... March 16 is the 75th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (76th in Leap years). ... 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Nickname: City of Angels Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates: State California County Los Angeles County Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa Area    - City 1,290. ... Flag of Bohemia Bohemia (Czech: ; German: ) is a historical region in central Europe, occupying the western and middle thirds of the Czech Republic. ... Austria-Hungary, also known as the Dual monarchy (or: the k. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Carl Laemmle ( January 17, 1867, Laupheim, Württemberg, Germany – September 24, 1939, Beverly Hills, California) was a pioneer in American film making and a founder of one of the original major Hollywood movie studios. ...

In 1938 he opened the Paul Kohner Talent Agency and managed the careers of Marlene Dietrich, Greta Garbo, Maurice Chevalier, Billy Wilder, Liv Ullmann, Henry Fonda, David Niven, Erich von Stroheim and Ingmar Bergman. Marlene Dietrich in the 1930s Marlene Dietrich (December 27, 1901 – May 6, 1992) was a German-born actress, entertainer and singer. ... Greta Garbo (September 17, 1905 – April 15, 1990) was a Swedish actress, by reputation one of the greatest and most inscrutable movie stars ever to be produced by MGM and the Hollywood studio system. ... French singer Maurice Chevalier with stars of Helizapoppin at Expo 67, in Montreal, Quebec. ... Billy Wilder Billy Wilder (June 22, 1906 – March 27, 2002) was a screenwriter, film director and producer whose career spanned more than 50 years and 60 films. ... Liv Ullmann at Cannes in 2000 Liv Johanne Ullmann (born December 16, 1938) is a Norwegian actress, author and film director. ... Henry Fonda in the classic 1957 film 12 Angry Men. ... David Niven portrayed the original Sir James Bond in the 007 spoof Casino Royale James David Graham Niven (David Niven) (March 1, 1910 – July 29, 1983), was an Academy Award-winning English actor. ... Erich von Stroheim (September 22, 1885 – May 12, 1957) was a filmmaker and actor, noted for his arrogant Teutonic character parts. ... Ingmar Bergman   (IPA: in Swedish) (born July 14, 1918) is a Swedish stage and film director who is one of the key film auteurs of the second half of the twentieth century. ...

Married to Lupita Tovar, he became the father of actress Susan Kohner and the grandfather of Chris and Paul Weitz, successful film directors in Hollywood, having helmed films such as American Pie and About a Boy. Lupita Tovar (born July 27, 1911 in Oaxaca) is a Mexican-born actress, best known for her starring role in the 1931 Spanish-language version of Dracula. ... Susan Kohner (born November 11, 1936 in Los Angeles, California) is an American actress. ... Chris Weitz (born 1970 in New York, New York) is the producer and director (along with brother Paul Weitz) of American Pie, About a Boy, and other movies. ... Paul Weitz (born 1966 in New York, New York) is a film director and screenwriter. ... The film director, on the right, gives last minute direction to the cast and crew, whilst filming a costume drama on location in London. ... ... American Pie is a 1999 teen comedy film directed by Paul Weitz and Chris Weitz and written by Adam Herz. ... About a Boy is a 1998 novel by British writer Nick Hornby. ...

Movies

• 1989 Wer war Arnold Fanck?
• 1986 Fast ein Jahrhundert - Luis Trenker
• 1978/1979 Erich von Stroheim - Der Mann mit dem bösen Blick
• 1932/1933 S.O.S. Iceberg
• 1932 The Rebel
• 1931 Drácula
• 1929 Die seltsame Vergangenheit der Thea Carter
• 1929 Durchs Brandenburger Tor
• 1929 Frühlingsrauschen

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External links

• Paul Kohner at the Internet Movie Database