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... See full bio »

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Known For

Anatomia de Um Crime
Anatomia de Um Crime Director
(1959)
Laura
Laura Director
(1944)
Inferno na Terra
Inferno na Terra Oberst von Scherbach
(1953)
Carmen Jones
Carmen Jones Director
(1954)
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 1986 Cinéma cinémas (TV Series documentary) (1 episode)
- Jean Seberg - Les essais: 1957 (1986)
 1975 Rosebud
 1968 Skidoo
 1963 O Cardeal
 1960 Exodus
 1959 Porgy e Bess
 1957 The Making of 'Saint Joan' (Documentary short)
 1957 Santa Joana
 1954 Producers' Showcase (TV Series) (1 episode)
- Tonight at 8:30 (1954)
 1954 Carmen Jones
 1953 O Tesouro do Condor (a few scenes including one with a boa, uncredited)
 1951 A 13ª Carta
 1950 Turbilhão
 1948 A Dama de Arminho (uncredited)
 1947 Amber Eterna
 1944 Laura
 1938 O Libertador da Escócia (uncredited)
 1937 Danger - Love at Work (as Otto L. Preminger)
 1937 Sequestro de uma Vida (uncredited)
 1936 Under Your Spell (as Otto Ludwig Preminger)
 1931 Die große Liebe (as Otto Ludwig Preminger)
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Other Works:

Stage Play: Outward Bound. Drama (revival). Written by Sutton Vane. Directed by Otto Preminger. Playhouse Theatre: 22 Dec 1938- 22 Jul 1939 (255 performances). Cast: Florence Reed (as "Mrs. Clivedon-Banks"), Laurette Taylor (as "Mrs. Midget"), Thomas Chalmers (as "Rev. Frank Thomson"), Helen Chandler (as "Ann"), Morgan Farley (as "Scrubby"... See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Biographical Movie | 6 Print Biographies | 3 Portrayals | 1 Interview | 12 Articles | 1 Magazine Cover Photo | See more »

Official Sites:

Broadway org.

Alternate Names:

Otto L. Preminger | Otto Ludwig Preminger

Height:

6' (1.83 m)
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Personal Quote:

[after the disastrous failure of Skidoo (1968))] I don't think many people adore it. Except my wife, who adores all my pictures, because that's what you get married for. See more »

Trivia:

At the premiere of Exodus (1960), Jewish comedian Mort Sahl is reported to have exclaimed, "Otto, let my people go!", which was ironic given that Preminger himself was Jewish. See more »

Trademark:

Known for his boundary-pushing characters and storylines, which frequently courted controversy upon release See more »

Nickname:

Otto the Ogre

Star Sign:

Sagittarius
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