Swiss movie stars born in 1930
Here are 5 famous actors from Switzerland were born in 1930:
Daniel Spoerri
Daniel Spoerri (March 27, 1930 Galați-) is a Swiss artist, film director, actor and visual artist.
Born in Romania, Spoerri spent his early years in Switzerland, studying dance and theater. He later worked as a dancer and was a co-founder of the Montagnola Academy of Dance in Lugano. However, after suffering an injury, Spoerri turned his focus to visual art.
He is best known for his "snare-pictures," which involve taking objects and food leftover from meals and gluing them to a board, then preserving them in resin. Spoerri also experimented with a form of sculpture called "trap art," where he would fix objects in space, similar to the way they appeared in his snare-pictures.
Spoerri was also involved in the Fluxus movement in the 1960s, known for their irreverent, experimental art pieces. He has directed several films and acted in a number of productions, including a role in Federico Fellini's film "La Dolce Vita."
Throughout his career, Spoerri has exhibited his work in galleries and museums around the world, and has received numerous awards for his contributions to the art world.
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Erwin C. Dietrich
Erwin C. Dietrich (October 4, 1930 St. Gallen-) otherwise known as Erwin Dietrich, Michael Thomas, Manfred Gregor, Irvin C. Dietrich, Fred Williams or Wolfgang Frank is a Swiss film director, film producer, screenwriter, writer, actor and pornographic film actor. His child is called Ralph S. Dietrich.
Erwin C. Dietrich started his career as a producer in the 1960s and has been involved in the production of over 150 films in various genres including action, horror, and erotica. He co-founded Elite Film AG in 1965, which became one of the biggest film production companies in Switzerland. Some of his most popular films include the Swiss-German sex comedy series "Die Superpornos" and "Swiss Pussycats" which featured a number of well-known German adult actresses.
Aside from his work in the film industry, Dietrich is also a trained soldier and served in the Swiss army for many years. In his early years, he tried his hand at writing novels and poetry before discovering his passion for filmmaking. Later in life, he also dabbled in politics and was a member of the right-wing Swiss People's Party.
Despite being controversial for his involvement in the adult film industry, Dietrich is widely respected for his contributions to the Swiss cinema and has received numerous awards for his work including the Grand Prix at the International Erotic Film Festival in Brussels.
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Jean-Luc Godard
Jean-Luc Godard (December 3, 1930 Paris-) also known as JL Godard, Hans Lucas, Monsieur Godard, JeanLuc Cinéma Godard, Moi même, J.-L. Godard, Jean Godard, JLG or Godard is a Swiss film director, screenwriter, actor, film editor, film producer, cinematographer, film critic, television director and television producer.
He is often associated with the French New Wave movement in cinema, along with other influential directors like François Truffaut and Éric Rohmer. Godard's early films, such as "Breathless" and "A Woman Is a Woman," were known for their innovative use of jump cuts and non-linear storytelling. He also frequently incorporated political and philosophical ideas into his films. In addition to his prolific film career, Godard has written numerous books and essays on film and culture. His work continues to be studied and admired by aspiring filmmakers and cinephiles worldwide.
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Maximilian Schell
Maximilian Schell (December 8, 1930 Vienna-February 1, 2014 Innsbruck) a.k.a. Maximillian Schell was a Swiss actor, film director, screenwriter, film producer, theatre director and playwright. His child is called Nastassja Schell.
Maximilian Schell was born in Vienna, Austria to a Swiss mother and an Austrian father who was a renowned writer and poet. He began his acting career in Switzerland and later moved to Germany, where he became well-known for his work on stage and in films. Schell eventually made his way to Hollywood, where he won an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in the film "Judgment at Nuremberg" in 1961. He also starred in other notable films such as "The Young Lions," "Topkapi," and "The Odessa File." In addition to his acting career, Schell was also a successful film director, and his film "First Love" was nominated for an Academy Award. Schell was fluent in several languages, including German, English, French, Italian, and Spanish, and he often acted in films in multiple languages. He passed away in 2014 at the age of 83.
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Mario Adorf
Mario Adorf (September 8, 1930 Zürich-) is a Swiss actor, singer, writer, voice actor and screenwriter. He has one child, Stella Adorf.
Mario Adorf is known for his iconic roles in both German and international films. He began his career in 1954 with the film "Die Große Starparade" and went on to appear in over 200 films and TV series. Some of his notable works include "The Tin Drum," "A Fistful of Dollars," "The Name of the Rose," "Rossini," and "Der Große Bellheim."
Besides acting, Adorf has also worked as a writer, screenwriter, and director. He has written several books, including his autobiography "And One More Thing: Memories of a Happy Life," which was published in 2010. Adorf is also a well-known voice actor, having dubbed characters in German versions of popular films such as "The Godfather" and "Toy Story."
Adorf has won several awards for his contributions to cinema, including the Bavarian Film Award, the Berlinale Camera, and the Bambi Award. In 2019, he was awarded the Order of Merit of Berlin for his outstanding achievements in the arts.
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