Georg John

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Characters played by Georg John

Mime the Blacksmith / Alberich the Nibelung — Die Nibelungen: Siegfried (1924)

This listed role covers two figures connected to Siegfried’s early adventure. Mime is the blacksmith whose instruction Siegfried leaves after learning all he can, while Alberich offers his life for mercy and reveals the Tarnhelm’s powers. The magical helmet later enables Siegfried’s deception on Gunther’s behalf.

Pesch — Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler (1922)

Inept goon and henchman working for Dr. Mabuse.

Blaodel - Etzel's Brother — Die Nibelungen: Kriemhild's Revenge (1924)

Blaodel - Etzel's Brother serves King Etzel (Attila) as the messenger sent to summon Kriemhild's brothers and their companions. His mission helps bring the Nibelungen to the Hunnish court, where Kriemhild's plans for revenge and the resulting violence eventually destroy the visiting company.

Baums Diener — The Testament of Dr. Mabuse (1933)

Servant to Professor Baum.

Career Overview

Georg John has 67 screen credits in a career dating back to 1917. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Dr. Mabuse Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Die Geschichte von Barak Johnson, The Riddle of the Sphinx, Der König von Paris, 1. Teil - Die Geschichte des André Lifou. 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
67
Birth Date
1879-07-23 00:00:00
Birth Place
Schmiegel, Province of Posen, Imperial Germany [now Śmigiel, Poland]

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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Content sources

Related entry on Wikidata (Q99035), public domain (CC0).