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Heinrich Harrer(1912-2006)

  • Writer
  • Actor
  • Cinematographer
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Heinrich Harrer was born on 6 July 1912 in Hüttenberg, Carinthia, Austria. He was a writer and actor, known for Seven Years in Tibet (1997), Abenteurer und Entdecker (1977) and Heinrich Harrer berichtet (1963). He was previously married to Katharina Haarhaus, Margaretha Truxa and Lotte Wegener. He died on 7 January 2006 in Friesach, Carinthia, Austria.
BornJuly 6, 1912
DiedJanuary 7, 2006(93)
BornJuly 6, 1912
DiedJanuary 7, 2006(93)
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Brad Pitt in Seven Years in Tibet (1997)
Seven Years in Tibet
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  • Writer
  • 1997
Abenteurer und Entdecker
TV Series
  • Writer
Heinrich Harrer berichtet
TV Series
  • Writer
  • 1963
Osterskitour in Tirol
Short
  • Actor
  • 1940

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Writer

  • Brad Pitt in Seven Years in Tibet (1997)
    Seven Years in Tibet
    • book
    • 1997
  • Abenteurer und Entdecker
    • Writer
    • TV Series
    • 1977
  • Heinrich Harrer berichtet
    • Writer
    • TV Series
    • 1963
  • Seven Years in Tibet (1957)
    Seven Years in Tibet
    • book
    • 1957

Actor

  • Osterskitour in Tirol
    • Short
    • 1940

Cinematographer

  • Seven Years in Tibet (1957)
    Seven Years in Tibet
    • Cinematographer
    • 1957

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  • Alternative names
    • Prof. Heinrich Harrer
  • Born
    • July 6, 1912
    • Hüttenberg, Carinthia, Austria
  • Died
    • January 7, 2006
    • Friesach, Carinthia, Austria
  • Spouses
      Katharina Haarhaus1962 - January 7, 2006 (his death)
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    • 1 Biographical Movie
    • 1 Print Biography
    • 1 Article
    • 1 Magazine Cover Photo

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    He spent much of his life supporting the cause of the Tibetan people.

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