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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Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 4 wins & 22 nominations. See more awards »

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Known For

(1959)
Laura Director
(1944)
Vankileiri 17 Oberst von Scherbach
(1953)
Carmen Jones Director
(1954)

Filmography

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 1986 Cinéma cinémas (TV Series documentary) (1 episode)
 1975 Rosebud
 1968 Skidoo
 1965 Ensi voitto
 1963 Kardinaali
 1960 Exodus
 1959 Porgy ja Bess
 1957 The Making of a Movie (TV Short documentary)
 1957 Pyhä Johanna
 1954 Producers' Showcase (TV Series) (1 episode)
- Tonight at 8:30 (1954)
 1954 Carmen Jones
 1953 Kultaisen kondorin aarre (a few scenes including one with a boa, uncredited)
 1951 13:s kirje
 1949 Viuhka
 1948 Kärpännahkaviitta (uncredited)
 1944 Laura
 1938 Säihkyvät säilät (uncredited)
 1937 Danger - Love at Work (as Otto L. Preminger)
 1937 Nancy Steele Is Missing! (uncredited)
 1936 Under Your Spell (as Otto Ludwig Preminger)
 1931 Suuri rakkaus (as Otto Ludwig Preminger)
Show Show Producer (31 credits)
Show Show Actor (14 credits)
Show Show Additional Crew (9 credits)
Show Show Thanks (2 credits)
Show Show Self (73 credits)
Show Show Archive footage (16 credits)

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Personal Details

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 | 2 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)

Spouse:

Hope Bryce  (his death)  (2 children) | See more »

Children:

Erik Lee Preminger
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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:

Five films directed by him were selected for the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically or aesthetically" significant: Laura (1944), Carmen Jones (1954), Kultainen käsivarsi (1955), Porgy ja Bess (1959) and Erään murhan anatomia (1959). See more »

Trademark:

Often cast Burgess Meredith See more »

Nickname:

Otto the Ogre

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