He was a lieutenant in Germany's artillery reserves when he left there.

[2] Panzer's early work building sets and painting scenes for a New York City film studio developed his interest in the film industry.

[2] Panzer was best known for playing Koerner / Raymond Owen in The Perils of Pauline.

[4] Panzer and his wife, Josephine, had a son and a daughter.

[5] After he retired from acting, Panzer lived with his daughter in Culver City, California.