Werner Herzog
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Werner Herzog Net Worth

Werner Herzog is a renowned German filmmaker, born on September 5, 1942 in Munich. He is best known for his feature films Aguirre, the Wrath of God (1972), Nosferatu the Vampyre (1979) and Fitzcarraldo (1982), as well as his documentaries Grizzly Man (2005) and Cave of Forgotten Dreams (2010). He is an influential figure in the New German Cinema movement, and has directed films across many genres and styles.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day September 5, 1942
Birth Place Munich, Germany
Age 81 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Virgo

💰 Net worth: $10 million (2024)

About

An influential figure in the New German Cinema movement, he has directed a number of films across many genres and styles. His best known feature films include Aguirre, the Wrath of God (1972), Nosferatu the Vampyre (1979) and Fitzcarraldo (1982). He also directed the documentaries Grizzly Man (2005) and Cave of Forgotten Dreams (2010).

Before Fame

After spending just a few days in Duquesne University's film school, he began making documentaries for NASA. He then continued his studies at the University of Munich.

Trivia

He received the award for Best Director at the 1982 Cannes Film Festival for his film Fitzcarraldo.

Family Life

He married his third wife, Photographer Lena Herzog, in 1999. He had three children from previous relationships.

Associated With

The charismatic Klaus Kinski starred in a number of his films including Aguirre, the Wrath of God and Nosferatu the Vampyre.

Some Werner Herzog images

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