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Director
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Languages
Danish
Spouse
Asta Nielsen (1912-1918)
Parents
Nicolas Urban Gad, Emma Gad
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♒ Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac
兔 Rabbit
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Urban Gad is known for directing.
Born in Korsør, Denmark (died at age 68).
Urban Gad has 35 credits in our database.
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Filmography (35)
Count Festenberg
Director
Hannele's Journ...
Hannele's Journey to Heaven
Director
The Love Corridor
The Love Corridor
Director
The Poisoned St...
The Poisoned Stream
Director
The Island of the Lost
Director
Christian Wahnschaffe
Director
What a Girl
What a Girl
Director
Die Gespensterstunde
Director, Writer
Frontstairs and Backstairs
Director, Writer
Cinderella
Director, Writer
Biography
Peter Urban Gad was a Danish director who worked mostly in Germany, directing 40 films between 1910 and 1927. From 1912 to 1918 he was married to his leading lady Asta Nielsen, who starred in 30 of his productions. Gad directed both the first feature-length Danish film (Den sorte drøm 1911) and the first feature-length German film (Die Verräterin 1911).
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How old was Urban Gad?
Urban Gad was born on and passed away on at the age of 68.
Where was Urban Gad born?
Urban Gad was born in Korsør, Denmark.
What movies or shows has Urban Gad been in?
Urban Gad has 35 credits in our database. Notable titles include Count Festenberg (1922), Hannele's Journey to Heaven (1922), The Love Corridor (1921), The Poisoned Stream (1921), The Island of the Lost (1921).
What is Urban Gad known for?
Urban Gad is primarily known as a director. Peter Urban Gad was a Danish director who worked mostly in Germany, directing 40 films between 1910 and 1927. From 1912 to 1918 he was…
Where can I find more information about Urban Gad?
You can find more about Urban Gad on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
