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.

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

Servant to Professor Baum.

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.

Pesch — Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler (1922)

Inept goon and henchman working for Dr. Mabuse.

Ansorge — The Weavers (1927)

A weaver who cannot pay his rent as the workers’ poverty worsens. His inability to meet this basic expense illustrates the consequences of their hunger and reduced wages. The summary does not describe a further role for him in the uprising, but places him among the workers whose hardship leads them to discuss what they can do.

Prof. Dr. Begriffenfeldt — Peer Gynt - 2. Teil: Peer Gynts Wanderjahre und Tod (1919)

A bizarre professor associated with the Cairo madhouse, representing the absurdity and instability Peer encounters during his travels.

Gutsverwalter Wolleck — Johann Baptiste Lingg (1920)

Wolleck is the man whom the young woman's family intends her to marry. After Lingg leaves and she receives no reply to her letters, she believes Lingg has forgotten her and marries Wolleck, a choice that deepens Lingg's personal grief.

Career Overview

Georg John has 69 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 The Spiders: Part 1 - The Golden Sea, Die Geschichte von Barak Johnson, The Riddle of the Sphinx. 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
69
Birth Date
1879-07-23
Birth Place
Schmiegel, Province of Posen, Imperial Germany [now Śmigiel, Poland]

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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