Joseph Vilsmaier

German film director (1939–2020)
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Joseph Vilsmaier

Summary

Joseph Vilsmaier is a human[1]. Born in Munich[2], he… he was born on January 24, 1939[3]. He died in Munich[4]. He died on February 11, 2020[5]. He worked as a film director[6], cinematographer[7], screenwriter[8], film producer[9], and director[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (44 views/month, #7,257 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Joseph Vilsmaier was born in Munich[2].
  • Joseph Vilsmaier died in Munich[4].
  • Joseph Vilsmaier was born on January 24, 1939[3].
  • Joseph Vilsmaier died on February 11, 2020[5].
  • Among Joseph Vilsmaier's spouses was Dana Vávrová[12].
  • A child of Joseph Vilsmaier was Theresa Vilsmaier[13].
  • A child of Joseph Vilsmaier was Josefina Vilsmaier[14].
  • A child of Joseph Vilsmaier was Janina Vilsmaier[15].
  • Joseph Vilsmaier held citizenship in Germany[16].
  • Joseph Vilsmaier's professions included film director[6].
  • Joseph Vilsmaier worked as a cinematographer[7].
  • Joseph Vilsmaier's professions included screenwriter[8].
  • Joseph Vilsmaier's professions included film producer[9].
  • Joseph Vilsmaier worked as a director[10].
  • Joseph Vilsmaier's field of work was film[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Joseph Vilsmaier is Comedian Harmonists[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Joseph Vilsmaier is Stalingrad[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Joseph Vilsmaier is Marlene[20].
  • Joseph Vilsmaier received the Bavarian Order of Merit[21].
  • Joseph Vilsmaier received the DIVA – Deutscher Entertainment Preis[22].
  • Joseph Vilsmaier received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[23].
  • Joseph Vilsmaier received the Bayerische Verfassungsmedaille in silver[24].
  • Joseph Vilsmaier received the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[25].
  • Joseph Vilsmaier received the Berliner Bär[26].
  • Joseph Vilsmaier was a member of Deutsche Filmakademie[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Munich[2], Joseph Vilsmaier… he was born on January 24, 1939[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[6], cinematographer[7], screenwriter[8], film producer[9], and director[10]. Joseph Vilsmaier's field of work was film[17].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Comedian Harmonists[18], a film[28]; Stalingrad[19], a film[29]; and Marlene[20], a film[30].

Recognition

Awards received include Bavarian Order of Merit[21], an order of merit[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1957[33]; DIVA – Deutscher Entertainment Preis[22], an award[34], in Germany[35], founded in 1991[36]; Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[23], a grade of an order[37], in Germany[38]; Bayerische Verfassungsmedaille in silver[24]; Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[25], a decoration[39], in Germany[40]; and Berliner Bär[26], an award[41], in Germany[42].

Personal Life

Among Joseph Vilsmaier's spouses was Dana Vávrová[12]. Children include Theresa Vilsmaier[13], an actor[43], b. 1989[44], of Germany[45]; Josefina Vilsmaier[14], an actor[46], b. 1992[47], of Germany[48]; and Janina Vilsmaier[15], a child actor[49], b. 1986[50].

Death and Burial

Joseph Vilsmaier died on February 11, 2020[5]. He passed away in Munich[4].

Why It Matters

Joseph Vilsmaier ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (44 views/month, #7,257 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

FAQs

Where was Joseph Vilsmaier born?

Joseph Vilsmaier was born in Munich[2].

Where did Joseph Vilsmaier die?

Joseph Vilsmaier died in Munich[4].

Who was Joseph Vilsmaier married to?

Joseph Vilsmaier's spouses include Dana Vávrová[12].

What did Joseph Vilsmaier do for work?

Joseph Vilsmaier worked as film director[6], cinematographer[7], screenwriter[8], film producer[9], and director[10].

What awards did Joseph Vilsmaier receive?

Honors received include Bavarian Order of Merit[21], DIVA – Deutscher Entertainment Preis[22], Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[23], and Bayerische Verfassungsmedaille in silver[24].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . portal.dnb.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved . hollywoodreporter.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . filmportal.de. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . filmportal.de. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . wikidata.org.
  16. [23] . filmportal.de. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . filmportal.de. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [25] . wikidata.org.
  19. [26] . wikidata.org.
  20. [27] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . portal.dnb.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . derstandard.at. Retrieved . derstandard.at. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [18] . wikidata.org.
  24. [19] . wikidata.org.
  25. [20] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [51] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [52] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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