About Alfred Abel
Alfred Peter Abel (12 March 1879 – 12 December 1937) was a German film actor, director, and producer. He appeared in more than 140 silent and sound films between 1913 and 1938. His best-known performance was as Joh Fredersen in Fritz Lang's 1927 film, Metropolis. == Early life == Born in Leipzig on 12 March 1879, Alfred Peter Abel was the son of Louis Abel, a peddler, and Anna Maria Selma. Abel attempted to embark on a number of different careers before becoming an actor. In his early adulthood, he apprenticed with a forester and later abandoned a gardening apprenticeship in Saxon Mittweida. He subsequently underwent commercial training in hopes of having a career in business. A short study of art drafting then followed at the Leipzig Academy. During this time, Abel attended private acting classes. == Stage career == Abel received his first acting job in the city of Lucerne, Switzerland.
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