**Fritz Odemar (1890-1955)** was a German actor primarily active during the golden age of German cinema, from the 1920s through the 1950s. Known for his refined and often enigmatic presence, he distinguished himself as a prominent character actor.

He frequently portrayed roles such as aristocrats, intellectuals, doctors, or ambiguous and sometimes villainous figures. Among his most celebrated films are Fritz Lang's *M* (1931), where he played an investigator, and Josef von Sternberg's *The Blue Angel* (1930). His ability to lend depth and nuance to supporting characters made him a recognizable and appreciated figure in German cinema, often embodying roles of "gentlemen" with ambiguous morality or an unsettling charm.