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Otto Ludwig Preminger ( / ˈprɛmɪndʒər / PREM-in-jər, [1] German: [ˈɔtoː ˈpreːmɪŋɐ] ⓘ; 5 December 1905 – 23 April 1986) [2] was an Austrian-American theatre and film director, film producer, and actor. He directed more than 35 feature films in a five-decade career after leaving the theatre.
- 1924–1986
- University of Vienna
- 3, including Erik
Otto Preminger was a director, producer and actor who made his mark in Hollywood and on Broadway. He was known for his innovative and controversial films such as Laura, Anatomy of a Murder and Exodus.
- Director, Producer, Actor
- December 5, 1905
- 3 min
- April 23, 1986
Apr 23, 2024 · Otto Preminger (born December 5, 1905, Wiznitz, Bukovina, Austria-Hungary [now Vyzhnytsya, Ukraine]—died April 23, 1986, New York, New York, U.S.) was an Austrian-born American director who defied Hollywood’s Production Code with a series of controversial films—notably The Moon Is Blue (1953), The Man with the Golden Arm (1955), and ...
- Michael Barson
Learn about the life and career of Otto Preminger, a versatile and controversial director who worked in theater, film and TV. Find out his birth name, nickname, height, family, trademark, trivia, quotes and more.
- December 5, 1905
- April 23, 1986
Apr 24, 1986 · Otto Ludwig Preminger was born Dec. 5, 1905, in Vienna, the son of Marc and Josefa Preminger. His father, a successful lawyer who was once Attorney General of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, hoped ...
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4. The Man with the Golden Arm (1955) Passed | 119 min | Crime, Drama, Romance. A junkie must face his true self to kick his drug addiction. Director: Otto Preminger | Stars: Frank Sinatra, Kim Novak, Eleanor Parker, Arnold Stang. Votes: 12,220. 5. Where the Sidewalk Ends (1950)
May 21, 2002 · A comprehensive overview of the life and work of Otto Preminger, a versatile and influential Hollywood director who challenged censorship and genre conventions. Learn about his early theater career, his classic films, his style, and his legacy.