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Birthday
(Wednesday)
Died
Birthplace
Konolfingen, Switzerland
Nationality
Languages
German, Swiss German
Spouses
Lotti Dürrenmatt (1946-1983), Charlotte Kerr
Children
3 children: Barbara Dürrenmatt, Peter Dürrenmatt, Ruth Dürrenmatt
Parents
Reinhold Dürrenmatt, Hulda Dürrenmatt
Education
University of Bern, University of Zurich
Zodiac Sign
♑ Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac
鸡 Rooster
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Friedrich Dürrenmatt: Swiss author and dramatist (1921-1990).
Born in Konolfingen (died at age 69).
12 awards including Austrian State Prize for European Literature.
Friedrich Dürrenmatt has 9 credits in our database.
Studied at University of Bern.
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Filmography (9)
AWARDS (12)
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Austrian State Prize for European Literature
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Buber-Rosenzweig-Medal
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Carl Zuckmayer Medal
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Ernst Robert Curtius Award
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Biography
Friedrich Dürrenmatt was a Swiss author and dramatist. He was a proponent of epic theatre whose plays reflected the recent experiences of World War II. The politically active author's work included avant-garde dramas, philosophical crime novels, and macabre satire. Dürrenmatt was a member of the Gruppe Olten, a group of left-wing Swiss writers who convened regularly at a restaurant in the city of Olten.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Friedrich Dürrenmatt?
Friedrich Dürrenmatt was born on and passed away on at the age of 69.
Where was Friedrich Dürrenmatt born?
Friedrich Dürrenmatt was born in Konolfingen.
What movies or shows has Friedrich Dürrenmatt been in?
Friedrich Dürrenmatt has 9 credits in our database. Notable titles include Cold Light of Day (1996), Justice (1993), End of the Game (1978), The Most Wonderful Evening of My Life (1972), Die Physiker (1964).
Where can I find more information about Friedrich Dürrenmatt?
You can find more about Friedrich Dürrenmatt on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
