Otto Preminger

Born: 1905-12-05

Birthplace: Wiznitz, Bukovina, Austria-Hungary

Biography

Otto Ludwig Preminger (5 December 1905 – 23 April 1986) was an Austrian 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 topics which were then taboo in Hollywood, such as drug addiction (The Man with the Golden Arm, 1955), rape (Anatomy of a Murder, 1959), and homosexuality (Advise & Consent, 1962). He was twice nominated for the Best Director Academy Award. He also had a few acting roles.

Known For

Anatomy of a Murder
Stalag 17
Exodus
Laura
The Hobbit
River of No Return
In Harm's Way
Bonjour Tristesse
Angel Face
The Man with the Golden Arm

Top Movie Credits

Anatomy of a Murder Director
Stalag 17 Oberst von Scherbach
Exodus Director
Laura Producer
The Hobbit Elvenking (voice)
River of No Return Director
In Harm's Way Producer
Bonjour Tristesse Producer
Angel Face Director
The Man with the Golden Arm Producer