Otto Preminger

Biography

Otto Ludwig Preminger (5 December 1905 – 23 April 1986) was an Austrian theatre and film director. After moving from the theatre to Hollywood, he directed over 35 feature films in a five-decade career. He rose to prominence for stylish film noir mysteries such as Laura (1944) and Fallen Angel (1945). In the 1950s and 1960s, he directed a number of high-profile adaptations of popular novels and stage works. Several of these pushed the boundaries of censorship by dealing with topics which were then taboo in Hollywood, such as drug addiction (The Man with the Golden Arm, 1955), rape (Anatomy of a Murder, 1959), and homosexuality (Advise & Consent, 1962). He was twice nominated for the Best Director Academy Award. He also had a few acting roles.

Known For

Stalag 17

as Oberst von Scherbach

Batman

as Mister Freeze

The Hobbit

as Elvenking (voice)

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

as Self

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

as Self

What's My Line?

as Self - Panelist

The Ed Sullivan Show

as Self

The Dick Cavett Show

as Self - Guest

The Pied Piper

as Major Diessen

Suspense

as Captain von Weissenborn