Otto Ludwig Preminger
| Sign | Sagittarius |
| Born | Dec 5, 1905 Wiznitz, Bukovina |
| Died | Apr 23, 1986 New York City, NY |
| Age | Died at 80 |
| Final Resting PlaceWoodlawn Cemetary | |
Otto Preminger | |
| Job | Director, producer, actor |
| Years active | 1931-86 |
| Top Roles | Oberst von Scherbach, Karl Baumer, Maj. Diessen, Voice introducing the credits, Trailer Host / Narrator |
| Top Genres | Drama, Comedy, Romance, Crime, Film Adaptation, War |
| Top Topics | Book-Based, Lawyers, World War II |
| Top Collaborators | Dana Andrews, Gene Tierney, Henry Fonda, Diahann Carroll |
| Shares birthday with | Walt Disney, Nunnally Johnson, Harold Huber see more.. |
Otto Preminger Overview:
Legendary director, Otto Preminger, was born Otto Ludwig Preminger on Dec 5, 1905 in Wiznitz, Bukovina. Preminger died at the age of 80 on Apr 23, 1986 in New York City, NY and was laid to rest in Woodlawn Cemetary Cemetery in Bronx, NY.
HONORS and AWARDS:
.Although Preminger was nominated for two Oscars, he never won a competitive Academy Award.
Academy Awards
| Year | Award | Film name | Role | Result |
| 1944 | Best Director | Laura (1944) | N/A | Nominated |
| 1963 | Best Director | The Cardinal (1963) | N/A | Nominated |
He was honored with one star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the category of Motion Pictures.
BlogHub Articles:
The Side Effects of ‘The Man With the Golden Arm’ (, 1955)
By Virginie Pronovost on Nov 19, 2018 From The Wonderful World of CinemaI first expressed a certain curiosity for ’s The Man With the Golden Arm when I saw that Saul Bass tribute made by google doodle. I then heard it was one of Frank Sinatra’s best performances (Oscar-nominated and all that). It was actually on my to-watch list for quite a lon... Read full article
The Moon Is Blue (1953, )
By Andrew Wickliffe on Apr 15, 2018 From The Stop ButtonWilliam Holden never seems out of place in The Moon Is Blue, but occasionally the film seems out of place having William Holden in its lead role. He?s not mundane, he?s a star. The film isn?t about the mundane but it needs to acknowledge the possibility of it. Holden ain?t it. He?s top-billed but no... Read full article
Bunny Lake Is Missing (, 1965)
By Judy on Apr 12, 2014 From Movie ClassicsThis is my contribution to the Diamonds and Gold blogathon, which is looking at actors and actresses later on in their careers. Please do visit and read the other contributions! This piece is?also the (somewhat belated) launch of my projected series of reviews about films starring Laurence Olivier &... Read full article
The Man with the Golden Arm (, 1955)
By Judy on Jan 27, 2014 From Movie ClassicsFrankie looking in through the bar window This is a fairly short piece – there are many in-depth reviews on the net about this ground-breaking drama, and I can’t compete here, but just wanted to add a few thoughts to the mix. ’s famous work is definitely a film to see... Read full article
Maverick in the Making: at Twentieth Century-Fox
By Stephen Reginald on Dec 5, 2010 From Classic Movie ManMaverick in the Making: at Twentieth Century-Fox at work (1905-1986) was born and educated in Vienna, Austria. He earned a law degree, but only tried one case. Instead of pursuing a career in law, Preminger became the assistant to Max Reinhardt, th... Read full article
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Otto Preminger Quotes:
Oberst Von Scherbach: All right then, gentlemen, we are all friends again. And with Christmas coming on I have a special treat for you. I'll have you all deloused for the holidays and I'll have a little Christmas tree for every barrack. You will like that.
Oberst Von Scherbach: Nobody has ever escaped from Stalag 17. Not alive, anyway.
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