G e r m a n    D i r e c t o r s

German Directors, either born in Germany or of German
heritage, who have made Hollywood films or had an influence on Hollywood

NOTE: For directors born in Austria, or of Austrian heritage, see Austrian Directors.
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Roland Emmerich (born in Germany)
Director: Moon 44, Stargate, Independence Day, Godzilla, The Patriot

Ernst Lubitsch (born in Germany)
Director: The Shop Around the Corner, Ninotchka, Heaven Can Wait

Wolfgang Petersen (born in Germany)
Director: Das Boot/The Boat, In the Line of Fire, Outbreak, Air Force One, The Perfect Storm

Leni Riefenstahl (born in Germany)
Actress/Director: Das blaue Licht, Triumph of the Will, Olympia, Tiefland

Wim Wenders (born in Germany)
Director: Paris, Texas; Wings of Desire, The End of Violence, The Million Dollar Hotel

William Wyler (born in Alsace-Lorraine)
German Swiss Director: Mrs. Miniver, The Best Years of Our Lives, Ben Hur, The Sound of Music

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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