A u s t r i a n    D i r e c t o r s

Austrian Directors, either born in Austria-Hungary or of Austrian
heritage, who have made Hollywood films or had an influence on Hollywood

NOTE: For directors born in Germany, or of German heritage, see German Directors.
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Michael Curtiz (Hungary)
This Hungarian Director worked in Austria and Germany. Curtiz came from Austria to Hollywood in 1926. His best-known film is Casablanca.

Paul Henreid (born in Austria)
As director: Live Fast, Die Young; Dead Ringer, and numerous television productions.

Fritz Lang (born in Austria)
Director: Metropolis, Ministry of Fear, Rancho Notorious

Billy Wilder (born in Austria)
Director: Double Indemnity, Stalag 17, The Apartment, Some Like It Hot

The German-Hollywood Connection Index
A complete alphabetical list of the Germanic people who contributed to American and world cinema. With links.

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