Otto Preminger (1905–1986) |
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Otto Ludwig Preminger was born in Wiznitz, Bukovina, Austria-Hungary. His father was a prosecutor, and Otto originally intended to follow his father into a law career; however, he fell in love with the theater in his 20's and became one of the most imaginative stage producers and directors. He was only 24 when engaged by Max Reinhardt to take over...
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Died:(age 80) in New York City, New York, USA |
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Director (44 credits)
Director (44 credits)
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Producer (31 credits)
Producer (31 credits)
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Actor (15 credits)
Actor (15 credits)
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Miscellaneous Crew (8 credits)
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Self (63 credits)
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Archive footage (13 credits)
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Stage Play: My Dear Children. Comedy/farce. Written by Catherine Turney and Jerry Horwin. Music by Maurice Nitke. Directed by Otto Preminger. Belasco Theatre: 31 Jan 1940- 18 May 1940 (117 performances). Cast: John Barrymore (as "Allan Manville") [final Broadway role], Tala Birell (as "Felice/Countess de Britonne"), George Reynolds (as "... See more »Publicity Listings:
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Broadway org.Alternate Names:
Otto L. Preminger | Otto Ludwig PremingerHeight:
6' (1.83 m)
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Directing Marilyn Monroe was like directing Lassie. You needed 14 takes to get each one of them right. See more »Trivia:
For his appearance on Batman (1966), Preminger was paid $2,500, the standard fee for actors who appeared on the series after asking for a role. The Screen Actors Guild got wind of this, and ordered that none of their members were to work for Preminger unless he paid the SAG dues for his appearance on Batman, and various other monies he owed them dating back to his acting career. As a result, ... See more »Trademark:
Bald, clean-shaven head See more »Nickname:
Otto the OgreStar Sign:
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