Erwin Piscator

German theatre director (1893–1966)
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Erwin Piscator
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Erwin Piscator

Summary

Erwin Piscator is a human[1]. Born in Greifenstein[2], he… he was born on December 17, 1893[3]. He died in Starnberg[4]. He died on March 30, 1966[5]. He worked as a theatrical director[6], film director[7], director[8], theatrologist[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (197 views/month, #7,226 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Greifenstein[2], Erwin Piscator…
  • Erwin Piscator was born in Ulm[12].
  • Erwin Piscator died in Starnberg[4].
  • Erwin Piscator was born on December 17, 1893[3].
  • Erwin Piscator was born on 1893[13].
  • Erwin Piscator died on March 30, 1966[5].
  • Erwin Piscator died on 1966[14].
  • Burial took place at Zehlendorf Forest Cemetery[15].
  • Erwin Piscator was married to Maria Ley-Piscator[16].
  • Among Erwin Piscator's spouses was Hildegard Plievier[17].
  • Erwin Piscator held citizenship in Germany[18].
  • Erwin Piscator held citizenship in German Empire[19].
  • Erwin Piscator held citizenship in Weimar Republic[20].
  • Erwin Piscator held citizenship in West Germany[21].
  • Erwin Piscator held citizenship in France[22].
  • Erwin Piscator held citizenship in Russian Empire[23].
  • Erwin Piscator worked as a theatrical director[6].
  • Erwin Piscator worked as a film director[7].
  • Erwin Piscator's professions included director[8].
  • Erwin Piscator worked as a theatrologist[9].
  • Erwin Piscator's professions included writer[10].
  • Erwin Piscator worked as a theatre manager[24].
  • Erwin Piscator's education included a stint at Gymnasium Philippinum Marburg[25].
  • A notable student of Erwin Piscator was van der Bert Linden[26].
  • A notable student of Erwin Piscator was Tennessee Williams[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Greifenstein[2], a municipality without town privileges in Germany[28], in Germany[29] and Ulm[12], an Ortsteil[30], in Germany[31]. Recorded date of birth include December 17, 1893[3] and 1893[13].

Education

Erwin Piscator's education included a stint at Gymnasium Philippinum Marburg[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theatrical director[6], film director[7], director[8], theatrologist[9], writer[10], and theatre manager[24]. Notable students include van der Bert Linden[26], an actor[32], 1908–1984[33], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[34]; Tennessee Williams[27], a playwright[35], 1911–1983[36], of United States[37], awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Drama[38], specialised in performing arts[39]; Marlon Brando[40], a film actor[41], 1924–2004[42], of United States[43], awarded the Academy Award for Best Actor[44]; Elaine Stritch[45], a singer[46], 1925–2014[47], of United States[48], awarded the Primetime Emmy Award[49]; Harry Belafonte[50], a singer[51], 1927–2023[52], of United States[53], awarded the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical[54], specialised in film industry[55]; and Bea Arthur[56], a television actor[57], 1922–2009[58], of United States[59], awarded the Disney Legends[60].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[61], a grade of an order[62], in Germany[63] and Goethe-Plakette des Landes Hessen[64], an award[65], in Germany[66], founded in 1949[67].

Personal Life

Spouses include Maria Ley-Piscator[16], a dancer[68], 1898–1999[69], of Austria[70] and Hildegard Plievier[17], an actor[71], 1900–1970[72], of Germany[73]. Erwin Piscator was affiliated with the Communist Party of Germany[74].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 30, 1966[5] and 1966[14]. Erwin Piscator died in Starnberg[4]. Burial took place at Zehlendorf Forest Cemetery[15].

Why It Matters

Erwin Piscator ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (197 views/month, #7,226 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[75] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[76]

FAQs

Where was Erwin Piscator born?

Erwin Piscator's place of birth was Greifenstein[2].

Where did Erwin Piscator die?

Erwin Piscator died in Starnberg[4].

Who was Erwin Piscator married to?

Erwin Piscator's spouses include Maria Ley-Piscator[16] and Hildegard Plievier[17].

What did Erwin Piscator do for work?

Erwin Piscator worked as theatrical director[6], film director[7], director[8], theatrologist[9], and writer[10].

Where did Erwin Piscator go to school?

Erwin Piscator was educated at Gymnasium Philippinum Marburg[25].

What awards did Erwin Piscator receive?

Honors received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[61] and Goethe-Plakette des Landes Hessen[64].

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  2. [75] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [76] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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