Kurt Horwitz

German actor and theatre director (1897–1974)
Person human Q1318250
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Kurt Horwitz

Summary

Kurt Horwitz is a human[1]. His place of birth was Neuruppin[2]. He was born on December 21, 1897[3]. He passed away in Munich[4]. He died on February 14, 1974[5]. He worked as a theatrical director[6], stage actor[7], and film actor[8].

Key Facts

  • Kurt Horwitz was born in Neuruppin[2].
  • Kurt Horwitz passed away in Munich[4].
  • Kurt Horwitz was born on December 21, 1897[3].
  • Kurt Horwitz died on February 14, 1974[5].
  • Kurt Horwitz is buried at Nordfriedhof[9].
  • Kurt Horwitz held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • Kurt Horwitz's professions included theatrical director[6].
  • Kurt Horwitz's professions included stage actor[7].
  • Kurt Horwitz worked as a film actor[8].
  • Among Kurt Horwitz's employers was Bayerisches Staatsschauspiel[11].
  • Kurt Horwitz received the Bavarian Order of Merit[12].
  • Kurt Horwitz received the Kainz Medal[13].
  • Kurt Horwitz received the Schwabing Art Prize[14].
  • Kurt Horwitz's religion is recorded as Catholicism[15].
  • Kurt Horwitz is recorded as male[16].
  • Kurt Horwitz's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Kurt Horwitz's archives at is recorded as Deutsches Theatermuseum[18].
  • Kurt Horwitz's family name is recorded as Horwitz[19].
  • Kurt Horwitz's given name is recorded as Kurt[20].
  • Kurt Horwitz's work location is recorded as Zurich[21].
  • Kurt Horwitz studied under Ferdinand Gregori[22].
  • Kurt Horwitz's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[23].
  • Kurt Horwitz's documentation files at is recorded as SAPA Foundation, Swiss Archive of the Performing Arts[24].

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Origins and Family

Born in Neuruppin[2], Kurt Horwitz… he was born on December 21, 1897[3].

Education

Kurt Horwitz studied under Ferdinand Gregori[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theatrical director[6], stage actor[7], and film actor[8]. Among Kurt Horwitz's employers was Bayerisches Staatsschauspiel[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Bavarian Order of Merit[12], an order of merit[25], in Germany[26], founded in 1957[27]; Kainz Medal[13], a theatre award[28]; and Schwabing Art Prize[14], an art prize[29].

Personal Life

Kurt Horwitz's religion is recorded as Catholicism[15].

Death and Burial

Kurt Horwitz died on February 14, 1974[5]. He died in Munich[4]. He is buried at Nordfriedhof[9].

FAQs

Where was Kurt Horwitz born?

Born in Neuruppin[2], Kurt Horwitz…

Where did Kurt Horwitz die?

Kurt Horwitz died in Munich[4].

What did Kurt Horwitz do for work?

Kurt Horwitz worked as theatrical director[6], stage actor[7], and film actor[8].

What awards did Kurt Horwitz receive?

Honors received include Bavarian Order of Merit[12], Kainz Medal[13], and Schwabing Art Prize[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . performing-arts.ch. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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    Given name Kurt
    Employer Bayerisches Staatsschauspiel
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