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Languages
German
Spouse
Alice Herdan-Zuckmayer (1925)
Children
1 child: Maria Guttenbrunner
Parents
Carl Zuckmayer, Amalie Zuckmayer
Education
Goethe University Frankfurt, Rabanus-Maurus-Gymnasium
Zodiac Sign
♑ Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac
猴 Monkey
Name Origin
English < Latin < Proto-Germanic (*karilaz)
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Carl Zuckmayer: German writer and playwright (1896-1977).
Born in Nackenheim (died at age 80).
11 awards including Austrian Decoration for Science and Art.
Carl Zuckmayer has 12 credits in our database.
Studied at Goethe University Frankfurt.
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Filmography (12)
AWARDS (11)
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Austrian Decoration for Science and Art
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Georg Büchner Prize
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Goethe Prize
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Grand Austrian State Prize for Literature
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Biography
Carl Zuckmayer was a German writer and playwright. His older brother was the pedagogue, composer, conductor, and pianist Eduard Zuckmayer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Carl Zuckmayer?
Carl Zuckmayer was born on and passed away on at the age of 80.
Where was Carl Zuckmayer born?
Carl Zuckmayer was born in Nackenheim.
What movies or shows has Carl Zuckmayer been in?
Carl Zuckmayer has 12 credits in our database. Notable titles include Der Schinderhannes (1958), The Captain from Köpenick (1956), Des Teufels General (1955), Die Jungfrau auf dem Dach (1953), Decision Before Dawn (1951).
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