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F.W. Murnau (1888–1931)

Director | Writer | Producer

He studied art and literature history at the University of Heidelberg. During World War I, he was a combat pilot. See full bio »

Born:

Friedrich Wilhelm Plumpe
in Bielefeld, North-Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Died:

(age 42) in Santa Barbara, California, USA
F.W. Murnau and Emil Jannings in Faust F.W. Murnau and Gösta Ekman in Faust
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Show ShowWriter (2 titles)
1931 Tabu: A Story of the South Seas (told by)
 
1924 Komödie des Herzens (as Murglie)
 
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1931 Tabu: A Story of the South Seas (producer)
 
1922 Der brennende Acker (associate producer)
 
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2008 The Bathroom Mirror (short) (footage: Nosferatu)
 
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1927 Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans
Dancer (uncredited)
 
Show ShowSelf (2 titles)
1928 Die Filmstadt Hollywood (documentary)
Himself
 
1925 Der Film im Film (documentary)
Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (3 titles)
2008 Murnau, Borzage and Fox (video documentary)
Himself (uncredited)
 
2002 Los 5 Faust de F.W. Murnau (video documentary)
Himself
 
1992 Die UFA (documentary)
 
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Personal Details

Publicity Listings:

3 Biographical Movies  | 2 Print Biographies  | 14 Articles  | See more »

Official Sites:

Filmmuseum Berlin presents F.W. Murnau (german, english) | See more »

Alternate Names:

Murglie | Dr. F.W. Murnau | Friedrich Wilhelm Murnau

Height:

6' 9" (2.06 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

[speaking in 1928] "I think films of the future will use more and more of these 'camera angles', or, as I prefer to call them, these 'dramatic angles'. They help photograph thought." See more »

Trivia:

Biography in: John Wakeman, editor. "World Film Directors, Volume One, 1890-1945". Pages 807-819. New York: The H.W. Wilson Company, 1987. See more »

Trademark:

Innovative use of light and dark shadowing to create a certain mood See more »

Star Sign:

Capricorn