Fritz Lang
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Fritz Lang
Summary
Fritz Lang is a human[1]. He was born in Vienna[2]. He was born on December 5, 1890[3]. He passed away in Beverly Hills[4]. He died on August 2, 1976[5]. He worked as a film director[6], screenwriter[7], actor[8], film editor[9], and film actor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (131 views/month, #5,880 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Vienna[2], Fritz Lang…
- Fritz Lang passed away in Beverly Hills[4].
- Fritz Lang was born on December 5, 1890[3].
- Fritz Lang died on August 2, 1976[5].
- Burial took place at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[12].
- Fritz Lang was married to Thea von Harbou[13].
- Among Fritz Lang's spouses was Lily Latté[14].
- Among Fritz Lang's spouses was Lisa Rosenthal[15].
- Fritz Lang held citizenship in Germany[16].
- Fritz Lang held citizenship in United States[17].
- Fritz Lang held citizenship in Austria[18].
- English was Fritz Lang's native language[19].
- Austrian German was Fritz Lang's native language[20].
- Fritz Lang's professions included film director[6].
- Fritz Lang worked as a screenwriter[7].
- Fritz Lang's professions included actor[8].
- Fritz Lang worked as a film editor[9].
- Fritz Lang's professions included film actor[10].
- Fritz Lang worked as a film producer[21].
- Fritz Lang held the position of President of the Jury at the Cannes Festival[22].
- Fritz Lang's education included a stint at Königliche Kunstgewerbeschule München[23].
- Fritz Lang's education included a stint at TU Wien[24].
- A notable work attributed to Fritz Lang is Metropolis[25].
- A notable work attributed to Fritz Lang is M[26].
- A notable work attributed to Fritz Lang is Destiny[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Vienna[2], Fritz Lang… he was born on December 5, 1890[3]. Native languages include English[19] and Austrian German[20].
Education
Educated at Königliche Kunstgewerbeschule München[23], a school of arts and crafts[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1868[30] and TU Wien[24], a public university[31], in Austria[32], founded in 1815[33], headquartered in Main building of the TU Wien[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include film director[6], screenwriter[7], actor[8], film editor[9], film actor[10], and film producer[21]. Fritz Lang held the position of President of the Jury at the Cannes Festival[22].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Metropolis[25], a film[35]; M[26], a film[36]; Destiny[27], a film[37]; Die Nibelungen[38], a silent film[39]; and Dr. Mabuse the Gambler[40], a film[41].
Recognition
Awards received include German Film Award[42], an annual prize[43], in Germany[44], founded in 1951[45]; Officer of Arts and Letters[46], a grade of an order[47], in France[48]; Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[49], a grade of an order[50], in Germany[51]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[52], a commemorative plaque[53], in United States[54]; Karl Troop Cross[55], a campaign medal[56], in Austria–Hungary[57], founded in 1916[58]; and The Life Career Award[59], a class of award[60], in United States[61], founded in 1976[62].
Personal Life
Spouses include Thea von Harbou[13], a film director[63], 1888–1954[64], of Kingdom of Bavaria[65]; Lily Latté[14], an actor[66], 1891–1984[67], of Germany[68]; and Lisa Rosenthal[15]. Religious affiliations include Christianity[69], a major religious group[70], founded in 0033[71] and Judaism[72], a religion[73], founded in -0500[74].
Death and Burial
Fritz Lang died on August 2, 1976[5]. He passed away in Beverly Hills[4]. Burial took place at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[12].
Why It Matters
Fritz Lang ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (131 views/month, #5,880 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[75] He is known by 41 alternative names across languages and contexts.[76]
He has been cited as an influence by Alfonso Cuarón[77], a film director[78], b. 1961[79], of Mexico[80], awarded the Directors Guild of America Award[81] and Jacques Rivette[82], a film director[83], 1928–2016[84], of France[85], awarded the Sutherland Trophy[86], specialised in film[87].
FAQs
Where was Fritz Lang born?
Fritz Lang was born in Vienna[2].
Where did Fritz Lang die?
Fritz Lang passed away in Beverly Hills[4].
Who was Fritz Lang married to?
Fritz Lang's spouses include Thea von Harbou[13], Lily Latté[14], and Lisa Rosenthal[15].
What did Fritz Lang do for work?
Fritz Lang worked as film director[6], screenwriter[7], actor[8], film editor[9], and film actor[10].
Where did Fritz Lang go to school?
Fritz Lang was educated at Königliche Kunstgewerbeschule München[23] and TU Wien[24].
What awards did Fritz Lang receive?
Honors received include German Film Award[42], Officer of Arts and Letters[46], Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[49], and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[52].
Who did Fritz Lang influence?
Fritz Lang has been cited as an influence by Alfonso Cuarón[77] and Jacques Rivette[82].