Paul Leni

German film director (1885–1929).

Born July 8th, 1885 in Stuttgart. [ref]

Died September 2nd, 1929 at 44 years old in Hollywood (sepsis). [ref]

Occupations
actor, costume designer, designer, director, film director, filmmaker, graphic artist, production designer, scenographer, screenwriter, stage painter, visual artist
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