Fred Zinnemann

Film director

Alfred Zinnemann (April 29, 1907 – March 14, 1997) was an Austrian-born American film director. He won four Academy Awards for directing films in various genres, including thrillers, westerns, film noir and play adaptations. He made 25 feature films during his 50-year career.

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Fred Zinnemann was born on Monday, 29 April 1907 in Vienna, Austria-Hungary. His full name at birth was Fred Zinnemann. He was best known as a director. Zinnemann's country of citizenship (nationality) was Austrian. He died on Friday, 14 March 1997 in London, England, UK at the age of 89. His religion is listed as Jewish. He was 5' 6½" (169 cm) tall. His zodiac star sign was Taurus.

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Full name at birth	Fred Zinnemann	edit
Claim to fame	won best director for From Here to Eternity (1953)	edit
Date of birth	29 April 1907	edit
Place of birth	Vienna, Austria-Hungary	edit
Date of death	14 March 1997	edit
Age	89 (age at death)
Place of death	London, England, UK	edit
Cause of death	Heart Attack	edit
Occupation	Film director	edit
Occupation category	Director	edit
Nationality	Austrian	edit

PERSONAL DETAILS

Height	5' 6½" (169 cm)	edit
Build	build
Hair color	hair color
Eye color	eye color
Gender	Male	edit
Ethnicity	White	edit
Sexuality	Straight	edit
Religion	Jewish	edit
Zodiac sign	Taurus
Distinctive feature	distinctive feature
Pets	pets

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

High school	high school
University	university
Talent agency	talent agency
Political affiliation	political affiliation
Political party	political party

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