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Otto Preminger (1905–1986)
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 and became a stage director. He directed his first film in 1931, and came to the US in 1936 to direct on the Broadway stage. He alternated ...
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Died:(age 80) in New York City, New York, USA |
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Director (43 credits)
Director (43 credits)
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Producer (31 credits)
Producer (31 credits)
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Actor (14 credits)
Actor (14 credits)
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Miscellaneous Crew (8 credits)
Miscellaneous Crew (8 credits)
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Thanks (1 credit)
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Self (56 credits)
Self (56 credits)
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Archive footage (12 credits)
Archive footage (12 credits)
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Stage Play: Four Twelves Are 48. Comedy. Written by Joseph Kesselring. Scenic Design by Raymond Sovey. Directed by Otto Preminger. 48th Street Theatre: 17 Jan 1951- 18 Jan 1951 (2 performances). Cast: Pat Crowley (as "Dorothy Bawke"), Royal Dano (as "Joe Hungry Horse"), Ludwig Donath (as "Anton"), Jane Du Frayne (as "Philippa Bawke"), ... See more »Publicity Listings:
1 Biographical Movie | 6 Print Biographies | 2 Portrayals | 1 Interview | 12 Articles | 1 Magazine Cover Photo | See more »Alternate Names:
Otto L. Preminger | Otto Ludwig PremingerHeight:
6' (1.83 m)
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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:
Known for his boundary-pushing characters and storylines, which frequently courted controversy upon release See more »Nickname:
Otto the OgreStar Sign:
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