Born in Germany in the year 1872, Paul Panzer embarked upon a lengthy and illustrious career in the world of theatre, where he spent numerous years honing his craft before eventually transitioning into the burgeoning film industry in 1905, with none other than the renowned Thomas Edison.
It was during this period that Panzer made the notable decision to join the esteemed Vitagraph studio, becoming one of the very first actors to do so. However, his tenure at Vitagraph was short-lived, as he departed the studio in 1911, marking the beginning of a new chapter in his career.
In the years that followed, Panzer turned his attention to directing, and it was during this time that he helmed the film "The Life of Buffalo Bill" (1912),a project that boasted the real Buffalo Bill Cody in a starring role, and was subsequently released by the independent film company, Monopol.
Despite his foray into directing, Panzer ultimately returned to his first love - acting - and spent the next four decades working in this capacity, often without receiving formal credit for his efforts. Throughout his long and distinguished career, Panzer appeared in an astonishing 350 films, with his final project being released in 1952.
Tragically, Panzer's life was cut short when he passed away in Hollywood in the year 1958.
