Rudolph Schildkraut was born on April 27, 1862 in Constantinople, Ottoman Empire [now Istanbul, Turkey]. He was an actor, known for His People (1925), The King of Kings (1927) and Pals in Paradise (1926). He was married to Ernestine Weinstein. He died on July 15, 1930 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
In 1923, along with the entire cast of the Yiddish drama "God of Vengeance", he was arrested and fined $300 for putting on an immoral play. Three years later the charges were dismissed on appeal.
Was known in Europe for his work in comic opera and classic drama.
Made 10 films for the German motion picture company, U.F.A.
He was married to Erna (Weinstein), with whom he had a son, Joseph Schildkraut (1896-1964), who was also known as an actor.