Paul Muni: Quick Facts


Facts

Also Known As Meshilem Meier Weisenfreund
Born September 22, 1895 • Lviv • Ukraine
Died August 25, 1967 (aged 71) • California
Awards And Honors Academy Award (1937) • Academy Award (1937): Actor in a Leading Role • Tony Award (1956): Best Actor in a Play
Married To Bella Muni (married 1921)
Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In) "Saints and Sinners" (1962) • "Commandos Strike at Dawn" (1942) • "Black Fury" (1935) • "Hi, Nellie!" (1934) • "The Story of Louis Pasteur" (1936) • "The Woman I Love" (1937) • "Imbarco a mezzanotte" (1952) • "Bordertown" (1935) • "The Good Earth" (1937) • "Dr. Socrates" (1935) • "The Ford Television Theatre" (1953) • "The Life of Emile Zola" (1937) • "Counter-Attack" (1945) • "Seven Faces" (1929) • "We Are Not Alone" (1939) • "The Valiant" (1929) • "A Song to Remember" (1945) • "Scarface" (1932) • "Playhouse 90" (1958) • "The Chevrolet Tele-Theatre" (1948) • "Hudson's Bay" (1941) • "The Last Angry Man" (1959) • "Juarez" (1939) • "Stage Door Canteen" (1943) • "Angel on My Shoulder" (1946) • "General Electric Theater" (1956) • "The World Changes" (1933) • "The Philco Television Playhouse" (1948) • "I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang" (1932)

Top Questions

Is Paul Muni married?
Bella Muni (married 1921)
When was Paul Muni born?
Paul Muni was born on September 22, 1895.
Where was Paul Muni born?
Paul Muni was born in Lviv, Ukraine.

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