Harry Piel

Birthday: 7/12/1892
Deathday: 3/27/1963
Place of birth: Düsseldorf, Germany
Fame for: Directing

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.