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Wolfgang Petersen


This director seems to shine most when making movies that can best be described as part action movies/part disaster movies. Beginning with Outbreak (1995) about the outbreak of a killer virus. This film had shades of an Irwin Allen disaster movie, The Swarm (1978), about the outbreak of killer bees. Both films had the military and scientists clash,... See full bio »

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Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 10 wins & 8 nominations. See more awards »

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Known For

(1981)
(1985)
Tuntematon uhka Director
(1995)
Air Force One Director
(1997)

Filmography

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 2006 Poseidon
 2004 Troija (directed by)
 2000 Meren raivo
 1997 Air Force One (directed by)
 1993 Tulilinjalla
 1985 Sukellusvene U-96 (TV Mini Series) (3 episodes)
- Part 3 (1985)
- Part 2 (1985)
- Part 1 (1985)
 1984 Päättymätön tarina (directed by)
 1977 Planübung (TV Movie)
 1971-1977 Tatort (TV Series) (6 episodes)
- Reifezeugnis (1977)
- Kurzschluß (1975)
- Nachtfrost (1974)
- Jagdrevier (1973)
- Strandgut (1972)
 1976 Vier gegen die Bank (TV Movie)
 1976 Hans im Glück (TV Movie)
 1975 Die Stadt im Tal (TV Mini Series) (2 episodes)
- Episode #1.2 (1975)
- Episode #1.1 (1975)
 1975 Stellenweise Glatteis (TV Movie)
 1974 Aufs Kreuz gelegt (TV Movie)
 1973 Van der Valk und die Reichen (TV Movie)
 1973 Surmansumu (TV Movie)
 1972 Anna und Totò (TV Movie)
 1969 Der Eine - der Andere (Short)
 1969 Ich nicht (Short)
 1968 Die rote Fahne (Documentary short)
 1965 Stadt auf Stelzen (TV Movie)
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1 Biographical Movie | 9 Interviews | 1 Article | See more »

Height:

5' 10" (1.78 m)


Children:

Daniel Petersen
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Personal Quote:

Theaters are always going to be around, and doing fine. With computers and technology, we're becoming more and more secluded from each other. And the movie theater is one of the last places where we can still gather and experience something together. I don't think the desire for that magic will ever go away.

Trivia:

Speaks English and German fluently. See more »

Trademark:

Always convinces actors to perform their own stunts. See more »

Nickname:

Wolfie

Star Sign:

Pisces

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