Birthday

1892-07-12

Place of Birth

Düsseldorf, Germany

Biography

Harry Piel, born Heinrich Piel, was a prolific German actor, film director, screenwriter and film producer who was involved in over 150 films. In Berlin 1912 he created the Art Film Publishing House Company and made, as a director, screenwriter and producer, his first feature "Black Blood" (1912) with Curt Goetz in the lead role. Further films followed, based on adventure and action.