Wolfgang Staudte
German film director (1906-1984)
1906 — 1984
Quick Facts
Profession
German film director (1906-1984)
Born
October 9, 1906
Died
1984 (age ~78)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
screenwriter, stage actor, voice actor
West GermanyBorn in SaarbrückenDied in Žigrski Vrh
1906
Born in Saarbrücken (1906-10-09)
1955
AwardVenice Film Festival
1975
AwardGerman Film Award
1978
AwardCommander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
1984
Died in Žigrski Vrh
1984
AwardHelmut Käutner Prize
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Wolfgang Staudte?+
Wolfgang Staudte is German film director (1906-1984). Born in 1906.
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 Staudte born?+
Wolfgang Staudte was born on October 9, 1906.
When did Wolfgang Staudte die?+
Wolfgang Staudte died in 1984, at approximately 78 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 — October 9, 1906
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Oc
Dog — loyalty, guidance, faith
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
Would you name your baby Wolfgang?
Guestbook
Legend.
— anon
You made my script better than I wrote it.
— a filmmaker
That scene. You know the one. Oscar-worthy every time.
— a cinephile
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