Austrian movie stars died in 1997

Here are 1 famous actors from Austria died in 1997:

Fred Zinnemann

Fred Zinnemann (April 29, 1907 Rzeszów-March 14, 1997 London) also known as Alfred Zinnemann was an Austrian film director, film producer and actor. His child is called Tim Zinnemann.

Zinnemann was born in Austria and grew up in a Jewish family. He started his career in the film industry in the 1930s in Germany, where he was a documentary filmmaker. After he fled from Nazi Germany, he moved to the United States and worked for MGM Studios. Throughout his career, Zinnemann directed many critically acclaimed and award-winning films, including "High Noon", "From Here to Eternity", and "A Man for All Seasons". He won four Academy Awards for Best Director during his career, which is a record he held until 2000. Zinnemann was known for his attention to detail and his ability to tell powerful stories with authenticity and realism. He passed away in London in 1997 at the age of 89.

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