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Birthplace
Nationality
Languages
English, German
Spouses
Lisa Rosenthal (1919-1921), Thea von Harbou (1922-1933), Lily Latté
Education
Königliche Kunstgewerbeschule München, TU Wien
Zodiac Sign
♐ Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac
虎 Tiger
Name Origin
English < German
Popularity
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Career
Career spanning 92 years (1917-2009)
Notable
Career spanning 92 years (1917-2009) -- among the longest-active entertainers in A-tier
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 26
Zodiac
Year of the Tiger, sign of Sagittarius
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Filmography (43)
Two in the Wave
Film
A Personal Jour...
A Personal Journey with Martin Scorsese Through American Movies
Film
Fritz Lang Interviewed by William Friedkin
Film
Le Parti Des Choses
Film
Journey to the Lost City
Director, Writer
The Indian Tomb
Director, Writer
The Tiger of Eschnapur
Director, Writer
While the City Sleeps
Director
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
Director
Human Desire
Director
AWARDS (6)
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Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
WON
B
German Film Award
WON
B
Karl Troop Cross
WON
B
Officer of Arts and Letters
WON
Biography
Friedrich Christian Anton Lang, better known as Fritz Lang, was an Austrian-born film director, screenwriter, and producer who worked in Germany and later the United States. One of the best-known émigrés from Germany's school of Expressionism, he was dubbed the "Master of Darkness" by the British Film Institute. He has been cited as one of the most influential filmmakers of all time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Fritz Lang?
Fritz Lang was born on and passed away on at the age of 85.
Where was Fritz Lang born?
Fritz Lang was born in Vienna.
What movies or shows has Fritz Lang been in?
Fritz Lang has 43 credits in our database. Notable titles include Two in the Wave (2010), A Personal Journey with Martin Scorsese Through American Movies (1995), Fritz Lang Interviewed by William Friedkin (1975), Le Parti Des Choses (1964), Journey to the Lost City (1960).
Where can I find more information about Fritz Lang?
You can find more about Fritz Lang on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
