Fritz Kortner

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Characters played by Fritz Kortner

The Count — Warning Shadows (1923)

A wealthy husband who hosts the dinner at his manor and becomes consumed by jealousy when several men court His Wife. He regards Her Lover as a rival and challenges him to a duel, but the Shadowplayer’s vision makes him confront the destructive consequences of his anger, allowing the marriage to survive.

Anzelmo aka Dr. Oracle — Somewhere in the Night (1946)

A ruthless gangster and fortune teller who relentlessly pursues Taylor and Larry Cravat to recover the stolen $2 million. He interrogates Taylor, threatens to frame him for murder, and attempts to force a meeting with Cravat before his crew is eventually arrested by the police.

Nera — The Hands of Orlac (1924)

A con man known to the police who targets the traumatized pianist by pretending to be the executed murderer. He claims to know the truth about the transplant and demands money to remain silent about the killing. His scheme involves rubber gloves carrying the dead man's fingerprints, helping expose the real explanation.

Career Overview

Fritz Kortner has 104 screen credits in a career dating back to 1918. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently The Count of Monte Cristo Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include The Murderer Dmitri Karamazov, The Somnambulist, Warning Shadows. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
104
Birth Date
1892-05-12 00:00:00
Birth Place
Vienna, Austria-Hungary [now Austria]

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q78919), public domain (CC0).