Otto Preminger


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Actor | Director | Producer

Otto Ludwig Preminger (5 December 1905 – 23 April 1986) was an Austro–Hungarian-American theatre and film director. After moving from the theatre to Hollywood, he directed over 35 feature films in a five-decade career. He rose to prominence for stylish film noir mysteries such as Laura (1944) and Fallen Angel (1945). In the 1950s and 1960s, he directed a number of high-profile adaptations of popular novels and stage works. Several of these pushed the boundaries of censorship by dealing with top...

Place of Birth: Wiznitz, Bukovina, Austria-Hungary

Date of Birth: Dec 5, 1906

Date of Death: Apr 23, 1986


Filmography

Actor (9 Known Credits)


The Hobbit (1977)
Elvenking
The Dick Cavett Show (1968 - 1995)
Himself - Guest
Stalag 17 (1953)
Oberst von Scherbach
General Rahl (uncredited)
Karl Baumer
Fauscheim
Maj. Diessen

Director (39 Known Credits)


Director
Rosebud (1975)
Director
Director
Skidoo (1968)
Director
Hurry Sundown (1967)
Director
Director
In Harm's Way (1965)
Director
The Cardinal (1963)
Director
Director
Exodus (1960)
Director
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Saint Joan (1957)
Director
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Carmen Jones (1954)
Director
Angel Face (1953)
Director
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Whirlpool (1949)
Director
The Fan (1949)
Director
Director
Daisy Kenyon (1947)
Director
Forever Amber (1947)
Director
Director
Fallen Angel (1945)
Director
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Laura (1944)
Director
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Producer (27 Known Credits)


Producer
Rosebud (1975)
Producer
Producer
Skidoo (1968)
Producer
Hurry Sundown (1967)
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In Harm's Way (1965)
Producer
The Cardinal (1963)
Producer
Producer
Exodus (1960)
Producer
Producer
Producer
Saint Joan (1957)
Producer
Carmen Jones (1954)
Producer
Angel Face (1953)
Producer
Producer
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Producer
Whirlpool (1949)
Producer
The Fan (1949)
Producer
Daisy Kenyon (1947)
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Producer
Fallen Angel (1945)
Producer
Laura (1944)
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Producer

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