Ernst Pittschau

Ernst Pittschau (1872–1951, Germany) was a German stage and film actor active during the silent era and early sound period. He appeared in over 100 films, including notable roles in Fritz Lang’s *Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler* (1922) and Robert Wiene’s *Genuine* (1920), contributing to the Weimar cinema movement with his versatile character performances. Pittschau’s career spanned from the 1910s to the 1940s, often portraying authoritative or villainous figures in German productions.