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William Dieterle: Biography, Facts and Career

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William Dieterle
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William Dieterle (July 15, 1893 – December 9, 1972) was a German-born actor and film director who immigrated to the United States in 1930 to leave a worsening political situation. He worked in Hollywood primarily as a director for much of his career, becoming a United States citizen in 1937. He moved back to Germany in the late 1950s. His best-known films include The Story of Louis Pasteur (1936), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1939) and The Devil and Daniel Webster (1941). His film The Life of Emile Zola (1937) won the Academy Award for Best Picture, the second biographical feature to do so.

Quick facts about William Dieterle

  • Full name: William Dieterle
  • Born: 1893-07-15
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Actor
  • Wikidata ID: Q55413

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Who is William Dieterle?

William Dieterle (July 15, 1893 – December 9, 1972) was a German-born actor and film director who immigrated to the United States in 1930 to leave a worsening political situation.

What nationality is William Dieterle?

William Dieterle is United States.

When was William Dieterle born?

William Dieterle was born on 1893-07-15.

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