Fritz Kortner
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Summary
Fritz Kortner was born on May 12, 1892[1], in Vienna[2]. He died on July 22, 1970[3], in Munich[4]. He worked as a screenwriter[5], film actor[6], film director[7], stage actor[8], and playwright[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (476 views/month, #7,212 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Munich Forest Cemetery[11]
- Spouse: Johanna Hofer[12]
- Country of citizenship: Austria[13], Germany[14]
- Occupation: theatrical director[15], actor[16], writer[17]
- Award received: Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[18], Ernst Reuter Medal[19], Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[20], Kainz Medal[21], Berliner Kunstpreis[22], honorary golden medal of the state capital Munich[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Commons category: Fritz Kortner[25]
- Archives at: Archive of the Academy of Arts[26]
- Cause of death: leukemia[27]
- Family name: Kortner[28]
- Given name: Fritz[29]
- Student of: Ferdinand Gregori[30]
- Manner of death: natural causes[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[32]
- Birth name: Fritz Nathan Kohn[33]
- Start of work period: 1915[34]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Fritz Kortner include Fritz Kortner Prize[35], a theatre award[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1987[38].
Why It Matters
Fritz Kortner has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
Entities named for him include Fritz Kortner Prize[35], a theatre award[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1987[38].
FAQs
Where was Fritz Kortner born?
Fritz Kortner was born in Vienna[2].
Where did Fritz Kortner die?
Fritz Kortner passed away in Munich[4].
Who was Fritz Kortner married to?
Fritz Kortner's spouses include Johanna Hofer[12].
What did Fritz Kortner do for work?
Fritz Kortner worked as a screenwriter[5], film actor[6], film director[7], stage actor[8], and playwright[9].
What awards did Fritz Kortner receive?
Honors received include Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[18], Ernst Reuter Medal[19], Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[20], and Kainz Medal[21].