Georg John

Biography

Georg John was a German stage and film actor born Georg Jacobsohn in Schmiegel, Province of Posen, Imperial Germany on July 23, 1879. He began his career around 1900 in smaller stages and traveling theatres, transitioning to films in 1917 with roles often playing wise or eccentric characters. Notable appearances include the titular role in "Variety" (1925) and the Panoptikum owner in "Waxworks" (1924), showcasing his versatility as a character actor.