Fritz Lang biography
Fritz Lang was an Austrian filmmaker, born on 5 December 1890 in Vienna, who died on 2 August 1976.
Fritz Lang is remembered for Metropolis, M, Destiny, Die Nibelungen.
Honours include German Film Award, Officer of Arts and Letters and Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany.
- Also known as
- Friedrich Christian Anton Lang, Friedrich Christian Anton "Fritz" Lang, Fritz Lang (1890 to 1976)
- Born
- 5 December 1890
- Died
- 2 August 1976 (aged 85)
- Birthplace
- Vienna
- Work
- Film director, Screenwriter, Actor, Film editor, Film actor
- Film industries
- Hollywood and beyond
- Years active
- 1910 to 1976
- Known for
- Metropolis, M, Destiny, Die Nibelungen, Dr. Mabuse the Gambler
- Awards
- German Film Award
- Officer of Arts and Letters
- Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Karl Troop Cross
- The Life Career Award