Bruno Ganz
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Summary
Bruno Ganz was born on March 22, 1941[1], in Zurich[2]. He died on February 16, 2019[3], in Au[4]. He worked as an actor[5], stage actor[6], film actor[7], television actor[8], and film director[9]. He ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19,288 views/month, #5,982 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of death: February 15, 2019[11]
- Place of burial: Rehalp Cemetery[12]
- Country of citizenship: Switzerland[13]
- Native language: Swiss High German[14]
- Occupation: speaker[15], director[16]
- Field of work: acting[17]
- Educated at: Zurich University of the Arts[18]
- Notable work: Downfall[19], Wings of Desire[20]
- Award received: Iffland-Ring[21], Knight of the Legion of Honour[22], Officer of Arts and Letters[23], Merit Cross of the Lower Saxony Order of Merit (1st class)[24], Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[25], Carl Zuckmayer Medal[26], Theaterpreis Berlin[27], Bambi Award[28], David di Donatello Award for Lifetime Achievement[29], Austrian Decoration for Science and Art[30], European Film Academy Lifetime Achievement Award[31], Swiss Grand Prix for performing arts / Hans Reinhart Ring[32], Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[33]
- Member of: Deutsche Filmakademie[34]
- Sex or gender: male[35]
- Commons category: Bruno Ganz[36]
- Cause of death: small intestine cancer[37]
- Residence: Berlin[38], Venice[39], Zurich[40]
- Family name: Ganz[41]
- Given name: Bruno[42]
- Work location: Zurich[43], Switzerland[44]
- Manner of death: natural causes[45]
- Nominated for: European Film Award for Best Actor[46]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Swiss High German[47], English[48], French[49], Italian[50], Bühnendeutsch[51]
Why It Matters
Bruno Ganz has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
FAQs
Where was Bruno Ganz born?
Bruno Ganz was born in Zurich[2].
Where did Bruno Ganz die?
Bruno Ganz died in Au[4].
What did Bruno Ganz do for work?
Bruno Ganz worked as an actor[5], stage actor[6], film actor[7], television actor[8], and film director[9].
Where did Bruno Ganz go to school?
Bruno Ganz was educated at Zurich University of the Arts[18].
What awards did Bruno Ganz receive?
Honors received include Iffland-Ring[21], Knight of the Legion of Honour[22], Officer of Arts and Letters[23], and Merit Cross of the Lower Saxony Order of Merit (1st class)[24].