Biography

Fanny Schreck was born on July 15, 1877 in Ulm, Kingdom of Württemberg [now Baden-Württemberg], Germany. She was an actress, known for The Hunter of Fall (1936), The Girl from the Marsh Croft (1935) and Die Talfahrt des Severin Hoyey (1922). She was married to Max Schreck. She died on December 11, 1951 in Söflingen, Ulm, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

She joined the film business in 1922 where she took part in the legendary production "Nosferatu" (22) directed by Friedrich Wilhelm Murnau where she played the role of a nurse in hospital. The leading role was impersonated by her husband Max Schreck who created with it one of the most impressive horror figures in film history.

She began her career at the theater where she got positive reviews by the critics although she rarely was engaged for leading roles.

After her movies in the 20s followed a longer interruption before she continued her film career in the sound film era of the 30s.

Her last cinematical works came in the 40s.

Besides her activity as an actress Fanny Schreck also worked regularly for the radio.