Wolfgang Becker
German film director and screenwriter (1954–2024)
1954 — 2024
Quick Facts
Profession
German film director and screenwriter (1954–2024)
Born
June 22, 1954
Died
2024 (age ~70)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
screenwriter, cinematographer, film director
GermanyBorn in HemerDied in Berlin
1954
Born in Hemer (1954-06-22)
2003
AwardEuropean Film Award for Best Director
2003
AwardEuropean Film Award for Best Film
2003
AwardEuropean Film Award - People's Choice Award for Best Director
2024
Died in Berlin
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Wolfgang Becker?+
Wolfgang Becker is German film director and screenwriter (1954–2024). Born in 1954.
What does the name Wolfgang mean?+
The name Wolfgang means "A German male given name.. Etymology: Borrowed from Wolfgang (reinforced by Wolfgangus), from Wolfgang, from Wolfgang, from t=wolf + t=path, course.". It is of German origin.
When was Wolfgang Becker born?+
Wolfgang Becker was born on June 22, 1954.
When did Wolfgang Becker die?+
Wolfgang Becker died in 2024, at approximately 70 years of age.
Name Meaning
A German male given name.. Etymology: Borrowed from Wolfgang (reinforced by Wolfgangus), from Wolfgang, from Wolfgang, from t=wolf + t=path, course.
The name Wolfgang is of German origin, meaning "A German male given name.. Etymology: Borrowed from Wolfgang (reinforced by Wolfgangus), from Wolfgang, from Wolfgang, from t=wolf + t=path, course.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Wolfgang — June 22, 1954
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Ben
Reed — authority, direction, purpose
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
Would you name your baby Wolfgang?
Guestbook
The audition tape... I knew in the first ten seconds.
— a casting director
My comfort movie has you in it. Always will.
— movie night regular
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
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