Douglas Sirk

Born: 1897-04-26

Birthplace: Hamburg, Germany

Biography

Douglas Sirk (born Hans Detlef Sierck; April 26, 1897 – January 14, 1987) was a German film director best known for his work in Hollywood melodramas in the 1950s.

Known For

Imitation of Life

Written on the Wind

All That Heaven Allows

Boefje

A Time to Love and a Time to Die

There's Always Tomorrow

To New Shores

Sleep, My Love

Magnificent Obsession

Lured

Top Movie Credits

Imitation of Life Director

Written on the Wind Director

All That Heaven Allows Director

Boefje Director

A Time to Love and a Time to Die Director

There's Always Tomorrow Director

To New Shores Writer

Sleep, My Love Director

Magnificent Obsession Director

Lured Director