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Harry Piel: Biography, Facts and Career

Who is Harry Piel? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.

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Heinrich Piel (12 July 1892 – 27 March 1963), known professionally as Harry Piel, was a prolific German actor, film director, screenwriter, and film producer who was involved in over 150 films. Piel became a director in 1912, turning out such box-office successes as Mann Gegen Mann (1928), Achtung! - Auto-Diebe! (1930) and Artisten (1935). His last directorial effort was 1953's Gesprengte Gitter (Elephant Fury, a.k.a. Panic), which he also produced, wrote, and starred.

Quick facts about Harry Piel

  • Full name: Harry Piel
  • Born: 1892-07-12
  • Nationality: Germany
  • Known as: Actor
  • Wikidata ID: Q78402

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Who is Harry Piel?

Heinrich Piel (12 July 1892 – 27 March 1963), known professionally as Harry Piel, was a prolific German actor, film director, screenwriter, and film producer who was involved in over 150 films. Piel became a director in 1912, turning out such box-office successes as Mann Gegen Mann (1928), Achtung! - Auto-Diebe! (1930) and Artisten (1935).

What nationality is Harry Piel?

Harry Piel is Germany.

When was Harry Piel born?

Harry Piel was born on 1892-07-12.

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