Ernst Lubitsch

Ernst Lubitsch (January 29, 1892 – November 30, 1947) was a German American film director, producer, writer, and actor. His urbane comedies of manners gave him the reputation of being Hollywood's most elegant and sophisticated director; as his prestige grew, his films were promoted as having "the Lubitsch touch".In 1946, he received an Honorary Academy Award for his distinguished contributions to the art of the motion picture. He was also nominated three times for Best Director.

Personal facts

Ernst Lubitsch
Alias (AKA)Lubitsch Ernst
Birth dateJanuary 28, 1892
Birth nameErnst Lubitsch
Birth place
Berlin , German Empire
Date of deathNovember 30, 1947

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  1. http://film.virtual-history.com/person.php?personid=874
  2. http://www.lubitsch.com