Bruno Ziener was an American actor and director best known for his roles in Des Vaters Schuld (1918), Seine beiden glücklichsten Tage. Hasemanns Glück und Ende (1916), and Das Recht auf Glück (1919).
Personal and Family Life
Bruno Ziener was born on June 11, 1870, in Oberplanitz, Zwickau, Kingdom of Saxony, which is now part of Germany. He was married to actress Manny Ziener. Their lives were intertwined in the film industry, sharing both a personal and professional bond.
Career
Ziener began his career in the early 1910s, becoming one of the first stars of silent films in Germany. He also directed films starting in 1915 until 1923. While his film roles diminished to supporting characters in the 1930s, he still made a significant impact with his performances.
Death and Legacy
Bruno Ziener passed away on February 9, 1941, in Berlin, Germany. His contributions to early cinema are remembered through his extensive filmography and the roles he played that captured audiences during the silent film era and beyond.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Mein Sohn, der Herr Minister | 1937-07-06 | Pierre, Diener |
| Die Frau, nach der man sich sehnt | 1929-04-29 | Diener |
| Bomben auf Monte Carlo | 1931-08-31 | Juwelier |
| Durchs Brandenburger Tor | 1929-05-22 | Prof. Berghaus |
| Artisten | 1935-03-12 | Kommissar Helmer |
| 1914, die letzten Tage vor dem Weltbrand | 1931-01-20 | Freiherr von Schoen |
| Bel Ami | 1939-02-21 | Parlamentsdiener |
| Mütter und Kind | 1934-01-04 | Diener |
| Schinderhannes | 1928-02-01 | Der alte Bückler |
| Es gibt nur eine Liebe | 1933-11-16 | Kapellmeister |
| Fridericus | 1937-02-08 | Genral Zieten |