Otto Preminger

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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.

Career Overview

Otto Preminger has 84 screen credits in a career dating back to 1931. Their work is anchored in the The Lord of the Rings (Animated) Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Exodus, Anatomy of a Murder, In Harm's Way. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Directing
Gender
male
Known Credits
84
Birth Date
1905-12-05 00:00:00
Birth Place
Wiznitz, Bukovina, Austria-Hungary

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