Paul Demel
actor
Paul Demel (4 May 1903 – 31 August 1951) was a Czech actor.
Life and career
Demel was born in Brno, in Moravia, Austria-Hungary. He is most notable for his cameo appearances in films, particularly the British Ealing comedies Hue and Cry (1947), Passport to Pimlico (1949), The Lavender Hill Mob (1951) and His Excellency (1952). His other film appearances include English Without Tears (1944) for Two Cities Films. His stage work included West End roles in The Doctor's Dilemma at the Haymarket with Vivien Leigh in 1942, and Madame Louise at the Garrick in 1945. He died in Munich.
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