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Otto Preminger. 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
Apr 23, 2024 · Otto Preminger, Austrian-born American director who defied Hollywood censorship with controversial films such as The Moon Is Blue, The Man with the Golden Arm, and Anatomy of a Murder. Particularly adept at thrillers, he also helmed such classics as Laura, Carmen Jones, Porgy and Bess, and Exodus.
- Michael Barson
Biography. Otto Preminger. Jump to Edit. Overview. Born. December 5, 1905 · Wiznitz, Bukovina, Austria-Hungary [now Vyzhnytsia, Chernivetska oblast, Ukraine] Died. April 23, 1986 · New York City, New York, USA (lung cancer and Alzheimer's disease) Birth name. Otto Ludwig Preminger. Nickname. Otto the Ogre. Height. 5′ 11½″ (1.82 m) Mini Bio.
- December 5, 1905
- April 23, 1986
Otto Preminger. Actor: Stalag 17. Otto Ludwig Preminger was born in Wiznitz, Bukovina, Austria-Hungary. His father was a prosecutor, and Otto originally intended to follow his father into a law career; however, he fell in love with the theater in his 20's and became one of the most imaginative stage producers and directors.
- Director, Producer, Actor
- December 5, 1905
- 3 min
- April 23, 1986
Quick Facts. Also Known As: Otto Ludwig Preminger. Died At Age: 80. Family: Spouse/Ex-: Hope Bryce (m. 1971–1986), Marion Mill (m. 1932–1949), Mary Gardner (m. 1951–1959) siblings: Ingo Preminger. children: Erik Lee Preminger, Mark Preminger, Victoria Preminger. Born Country: Ukraine. Directors Austrian Men. Died on: April 23, 1986.
Jan 7, 2008 · Preminger was a master of high-minded ballyhoo—the taboo-breaking story, the battle with obtuse censors, the overflowing press banquet, the chartered plane to Cannes for a screening (those were...
May 23, 2018 · People. Literature and the Arts. Film and Television: Biographies. Otto Preminger. views 3,903,995 updated May 23 2018. Otto Preminger. The bombastic Austrian-born film director and producer Otto Preminger (1906-1986) had a long Hollywood career making movies that defied conventions of the time.