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Werner Herzog

Bio: Werner Herzog (German: [ˈvɛɐ̯nɐ ˈhɛɐ̯tsoːk]; born 5 September 1942) is a German film director, screenwriter, author, actor, and opera director, regarded as a pioneer of New German Cinema. His films often feature ambitious protagonists with impossible dreams, people with unique talents in obscure fields, or individuals in conflict with nature
Born: Sat, Sep 05 1942
Birthplace: Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Werner Herzog is 82 years old
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Poster of The End
The End
Werner Herzog will be
82 in The End
as 'Executive Producer'.
Fri, Nov 08 2024
Poster of The Fire Within: Requiem for Katia and Maurice Krafft
The Fire Within: Requiem for Katia and Maurice Krafft
Werner Herzog was
81 in The Fire Within: Requiem for Katia and Maurice Krafft
as 'Director, Writer'.
Thu, May 09 2024
Poster of The Arc of Oblivion
The Arc of Oblivion
Werner Herzog was
80 in The Arc of Oblivion
as 'Executive Producer'.
Sat, Mar 18 2023
Poster of Notes from a Dromedary
Notes from a Dromedary
Werner Herzog was
80 in Notes from a Dromedary
as 'Creative Consultant'.
Mon, Nov 21 2022
Poster of Theatre of Thought
Theatre of Thought
Werner Herzog was
80 in Theatre of Thought
as 'Director, Executive Producer, Screenplay'.
Mon, Sep 12 2022
Poster of Flores del precipicio
Flores del precipicio
Werner Herzog was
79 in Flores del precipicio
as 'Producer'.
Wed, Jun 29 2022
Poster of Last Exit: Space
Last Exit: Space
Werner Herzog was
79 in Last Exit: Space
as 'Executive Producer'.
Thu, Mar 10 2022
Poster of El Poso
El Poso
Werner Herzog was
79 in El Poso
as 'Producer'.
Sat, Mar 05 2022
Poster of Fireball: Visitors from Darker Worlds
Fireball: Visitors from Darker Worlds
Werner Herzog was
78 in Fireball: Visitors from Darker Worlds
as 'Director, Writer'.
Thu, Sep 10 2020
Poster of Family Romance, LLC
Family Romance, LLC
Werner Herzog was
77 in Family Romance, LLC
as 'Writer, Director of Photography, Director, Camera Operator'.
Thu, Oct 24 2019
Poster of Meeting Gorbachev
Meeting Gorbachev
Werner Herzog was
76 in Meeting Gorbachev
as 'Director, Writer'.
Fri, May 03 2019
Poster of Nomad: In the Footsteps of Bruce Chatwin
Nomad: In the Footsteps of Bruce Chatwin
Werner Herzog was
76 in Nomad: In the Footsteps of Bruce Chatwin
as 'Writer, Director'.
Sun, Apr 28 2019
Poster of Love Birds
Love Birds
Werner Herzog was
76 in Love Birds
as 'Consulting Producer'.
Mon, Apr 01 2019
Poster of The Last Scene
The Last Scene
Werner Herzog was
76 in The Last Scene
as 'Executive Producer'.
Wed, Mar 13 2019
Poster of The Empty Goal
The Empty Goal
Werner Herzog was
75 in The Empty Goal
as 'Thanks'.
Sat, Aug 04 2018
Poster of The whole world is country
The whole world is country
Werner Herzog was
75 in The whole world is country
as 'Consulting Producer'.
Mon, Jan 01 2018
Poster of The Golden Gate
The Golden Gate
Werner Herzog was
75 in The Golden Gate
as 'Executive Producer'.
Mon, Jan 01 2018
Poster of A Gray State
A Gray State
Werner Herzog was
74 in A Gray State
as 'Executive Producer'.
Mon, Aug 07 2017
Poster of Salt and Fire
Salt and Fire
Werner Herzog was
74 in Salt and Fire
as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Wed, Dec 07 2016
Poster of Into the Inferno
Into the Inferno
Werner Herzog was
74 in Into the Inferno
as 'Director, Writer'.
Wed, Sep 07 2016
Poster of Lo and Behold: Reveries of the Connected World
Lo and Behold: Reveries of the Connected World
Werner Herzog was
73 in Lo and Behold: Reveries of the Connected World
as 'Director, Producer, Writer'.
Fri, Mar 04 2016
Poster of The Blimp-Maker
The Blimp-Maker
Werner Herzog was
73 in The Blimp-Maker
as 'Thanks'.
Mon, Feb 29 2016
Poster of Queen of the Desert
Queen of the Desert
Werner Herzog was
72 in Queen of the Desert
as 'Director, Writer'.
Thu, Sep 03 2015
Poster of The Look of Silence
The Look of Silence
Werner Herzog was
72 in The Look of Silence
as 'Executive Producer'.
Fri, Jul 17 2015
Poster of Red Army
Red Army
Werner Herzog was
71 in Red Army
as 'Executive Producer'.
Wed, Aug 13 2014
Poster of From One Second to the Next
From One Second to the Next
Werner Herzog was
70 in From One Second to the Next
as 'Director'.
Wed, Aug 07 2013
Poster of The Last Shepherd
The Last Shepherd
Werner Herzog was
70 in The Last Shepherd
as 'Thanks'.
Mon, Mar 11 2013
Poster of The Act of Killing
The Act of Killing
Werner Herzog was
70 in The Act of Killing
as 'Executive Producer'.
Thu, Nov 01 2012
Poster of The Killers: Unstaged
The Killers: Unstaged
Werner Herzog was
70 in The Killers: Unstaged
as 'Director'.
Tue, Sep 18 2012
Poster of Into the Abyss
Into the Abyss
Werner Herzog was
69 in Into the Abyss
as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Fri, Nov 11 2011
Poster of Ode to the Dawn of Man
Ode to the Dawn of Man
Werner Herzog was
68 in Ode to the Dawn of Man
as 'Director, Sound, Cinematography'.
Mon, May 16 2011
Poster of Cave of Forgotten Dreams
Cave of Forgotten Dreams
Werner Herzog was
68 in Cave of Forgotten Dreams
as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Wed, Nov 03 2010
Poster of Happy People: A Year in the Taiga
Happy People: A Year in the Taiga
Werner Herzog was
67 in Happy People: A Year in the Taiga
as 'Executive Producer, Director, Writer'.
Fri, Sep 03 2010
Poster of My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done
My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done
Werner Herzog was
67 in My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Thu, Jul 08 2010
Poster of A Night Out
A Night Out
Werner Herzog was
67 in A Night Out
as 'Thanks, Technical Advisor'.
Fri, Jan 01 2010
Poster of Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call - New Orleans
Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call - New Orleans
Werner Herzog was
67 in Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call - New Orleans
as 'Director'.
Fri, Sep 11 2009
Poster of La Bohème
La Bohème
Werner Herzog was
67 in La Bohème
as 'Director'.
Sat, Sep 05 2009
Poster of Lohengrin: Bayreuth Festival Opera
Lohengrin: Bayreuth Festival Opera
Werner Herzog was
65 in Lohengrin: Bayreuth Festival Opera
as 'Stage Director'.
Tue, Apr 08 2008
Poster of Encounters at the End of the World
Encounters at the End of the World
Werner Herzog was
64 in Encounters at the End of the World
as 'Director, Writer, Sound'.
Sat, Sep 01 2007
Poster of The Devil's Muse
The Devil's Muse
Werner Herzog was
64 in The Devil's Muse
as 'Creative Consultant'.
Tue, Jan 16 2007
Poster of Rescue Dawn
Rescue Dawn
Werner Herzog was
64 in Rescue Dawn
as 'Director, Author'.
Sat, Sep 09 2006
Poster of The Wild Blue Yonder
The Wild Blue Yonder
Werner Herzog was
63 in The Wild Blue Yonder
as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Mon, Sep 05 2005
Poster of Grizzly Man
Grizzly Man
Werner Herzog was
62 in Grizzly Man
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jul 28 2005
Poster of What Is It?
What Is It?
Werner Herzog was
62 in What Is It?
as 'Thanks'.
Thu, Jan 27 2005
Poster of Incident at Loch Ness
Incident at Loch Ness
Werner Herzog was
62 in Incident at Loch Ness
as 'Producer'.
Fri, Dec 17 2004
Poster of The White Diamond
The White Diamond
Werner Herzog was
62 in The White Diamond
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Sat, Nov 13 2004
Poster of Wheel of Time
Wheel of Time
Werner Herzog was
61 in Wheel of Time
as 'Producer, Director, Writer, Editor'.
Thu, Oct 30 2003
Poster of Ten Minutes Older: The Trumpet
Ten Minutes Older: The Trumpet
Werner Herzog was
59 in Ten Minutes Older: The Trumpet
as 'Director, Writer'.
Sat, May 18 2002
Poster of Invincible
Invincible
Werner Herzog was
59 in Invincible
as 'Writer, Director, Producer'.
Sun, Dec 02 2001
Poster of Pilgrimage
Pilgrimage
Werner Herzog was
58 in Pilgrimage
as 'Director'.
Mon, Jan 01 2001
Poster of Tannhäuser
Tannhäuser
Werner Herzog was
57 in Tannhäuser
as 'Stage Director'.
Tue, May 30 2000
Poster of Wings of Hope
Wings of Hope
Werner Herzog was
57 in Wings of Hope
as 'Director, Writer'.
Tue, Feb 01 2000
Poster of My Best Fiend
My Best Fiend
Werner Herzog was
56 in My Best Fiend
as 'Director, Writer'.
Mon, May 17 1999
Poster of Little Dieter Needs to Fly
Little Dieter Needs to Fly
Werner Herzog was
55 in Little Dieter Needs to Fly
as 'Director, Writer'.
Mon, Dec 01 1997
Poster of The Transformation of the World Into Music
The Transformation of the World Into Music
Werner Herzog was
53 in The Transformation of the World Into Music
as 'Director, Writer, Executive Producer'.
Sun, Jul 21 1996
Poster of Gesualdo: Death for Five Voices
Gesualdo: Death for Five Voices
Werner Herzog was
52 in Gesualdo: Death for Five Voices
as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Tue, Jun 06 1995
Poster of Bells from the Deep
Bells from the Deep
Werner Herzog was
51 in Bells from the Deep
as 'Director, Writer'.
Tue, Sep 07 1993
Poster of Lessons of Darkness
Lessons of Darkness
Werner Herzog was
49 in Lessons of Darkness
as 'Director, Writer, Executive Producer'.
Fri, Feb 21 1992
Poster of Film Lesson
Film Lesson
Werner Herzog was
49 in Film Lesson
as 'Director'.
Fri, Dec 20 1991
Poster of Jag Mandir: The Eccentric Private Theatre of the Maharaja of Udaipur
Jag Mandir: The Eccentric Private Theatre of the Maharaja of Udaipur
Werner Herzog was
49 in Jag Mandir: The Eccentric Private Theatre of the Maharaja of Udaipur
as 'Producer, Director, Screenplay'.
Sun, Nov 10 1991
Poster of Scream of Stone
Scream of Stone
Werner Herzog was
49 in Scream of Stone
as 'Director'.
Thu, Oct 03 1991
Poster of Echoes from a Sombre Empire
Echoes from a Sombre Empire
Werner Herzog was
48 in Echoes from a Sombre Empire
as 'Director, Producer, Writer'.
Wed, Nov 28 1990
Poster of Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun
Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun
Werner Herzog was
46 in Wodaabe: Herdsmen of the Sun
as 'Director, Writer, Co-Producer'.
Mon, Jun 12 1989
Poster of Giovanna d'Arco
Giovanna d'Arco
Werner Herzog was
46 in Giovanna d'Arco
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of The Gauls
The Gauls
Werner Herzog was
46 in The Gauls
as 'Director'.
Wed, Oct 26 1988
Poster of The French as Seen by…
The French as Seen by…
Werner Herzog was
46 in The French as Seen by…
as 'Director'.
Wed, Oct 26 1988
Poster of Cobra Verde
Cobra Verde
Werner Herzog was
45 in Cobra Verde
as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Thu, Dec 03 1987
Poster of Location Africa
Location Africa
Werner Herzog was
44 in Location Africa
as 'Producer'.
Sat, Feb 28 1987
Poster of Portrait: Werner Herzog
Portrait: Werner Herzog
Werner Herzog was
43 in Portrait: Werner Herzog
as 'Director, Writer'.
Thu, Mar 27 1986
Poster of The Dark Glow of the Mountain
The Dark Glow of the Mountain
Werner Herzog was
42 in The Dark Glow of the Mountain
as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Sat, Mar 09 1985
Poster of Ballad of the Little Soldier
Ballad of the Little Soldier
Werner Herzog was
42 in Ballad of the Little Soldier
as 'Producer, Writer, Director'.
Mon, Nov 05 1984
Poster of Where the Green Ants Dream
Where the Green Ants Dream
Werner Herzog was
41 in Where the Green Ants Dream
as 'Director, Producer, Writer'.
Fri, Aug 31 1984
Poster of Huie's Sermon
Huie's Sermon
Werner Herzog was
40 in Huie's Sermon
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jul 07 1983
Poster of Fitzcarraldo
Fitzcarraldo
Werner Herzog was
39 in Fitzcarraldo
as 'Director, Producer, Screenplay'.
Tue, Mar 02 1982
Poster of God's Angry Man
God's Angry Man
Werner Herzog was
38 in God's Angry Man
as 'Director, Writer'.
Sun, May 17 1981
Poster of Werner Herzog Eats His Shoe
Werner Herzog Eats His Shoe
Werner Herzog was
38 in Werner Herzog Eats His Shoe
as 'Writer'.
Wed, Nov 19 1980
Poster of The Making of 'Nosferatu'
The Making of 'Nosferatu'
Werner Herzog was
37 in The Making of 'Nosferatu'
as 'Director'.
Sat, Oct 06 1979
Poster of Woyzeck
Woyzeck
Werner Herzog was
36 in Woyzeck
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Fri, May 25 1979
Poster of Nosferatu the Vampyre
Nosferatu the Vampyre
Werner Herzog was
36 in Nosferatu the Vampyre
as 'Producer, Director, Writer'.
Wed, Jan 17 1979
Poster of La Soufrière: Waiting for an Inevitable Catastrophe
La Soufrière: Waiting for an Inevitable Catastrophe
Werner Herzog was
35 in La Soufrière: Waiting for an Inevitable Catastrophe
as 'Director, Sound Engineer, Producer'.
Sat, Oct 01 1977
Poster of Stroszek
Stroszek
Werner Herzog was
34 in Stroszek
as 'Director, Screenplay, Producer'.
Wed, Jan 12 1977
Poster of Heart of Glass
Heart of Glass
Werner Herzog was
34 in Heart of Glass
as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Fri, Nov 12 1976
Poster of How Much Wood Would a Woodchuck Chuck
How Much Wood Would a Woodchuck Chuck
Werner Herzog was
34 in How Much Wood Would a Woodchuck Chuck
as 'Producer, Director, Sound'.
Sat, Oct 30 1976
Poster of No One Will Play with Me
No One Will Play with Me
Werner Herzog was
33 in No One Will Play with Me
as 'Director, Writer'.
Thu, Jan 01 1976
Poster of The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser
The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser
Werner Herzog was
32 in The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser
as 'Director, Screenplay, Producer'.
Fri, Nov 01 1974
Poster of The Great Ecstasy of Woodcarver Steiner
The Great Ecstasy of Woodcarver Steiner
Werner Herzog was
31 in The Great Ecstasy of Woodcarver Steiner
as 'Director, Screenplay, Producer'.
Tue, Jan 01 1974
Poster of Aguirre, the Wrath of God
Aguirre, the Wrath of God
Werner Herzog was
30 in Aguirre, the Wrath of God
as 'Director, Producer, Writer'.
Fri, Dec 29 1972
Poster of Land of Silence and Darkness
Land of Silence and Darkness
Werner Herzog was
29 in Land of Silence and Darkness
as 'Director, Screenplay, Sound Recordist, Producer'.
Fri, Oct 08 1971
Poster of Fata Morgana
Fata Morgana
Werner Herzog was
28 in Fata Morgana
as 'Director, Screenplay, Producer, Sound'.
Fri, Jun 04 1971
Poster of Handicapped Future
Handicapped Future
Werner Herzog was
28 in Handicapped Future
as 'Director, Sound Recordist, Producer, Writer, Sound'.
Fri, Jan 01 1971
Poster of Even Dwarfs Started Small
Even Dwarfs Started Small
Werner Herzog was
28 in Even Dwarfs Started Small
as 'Director, Screenplay, Producer'.
Wed, Sep 16 1970
Poster of The Flying Doctors of East Africa
The Flying Doctors of East Africa
Werner Herzog was
27 in The Flying Doctors of East Africa
as 'Director, Writer, Sound Recordist'.
Sat, May 02 1970
Poster of Precautions Against Fanatics
Precautions Against Fanatics
Werner Herzog was
26 in Precautions Against Fanatics
as 'Director, Producer, Writer, Sound'.
Fri, Mar 28 1969
Poster of Signs of Life
Signs of Life
Werner Herzog was
25 in Signs of Life
as 'Writer, Director, Producer'.
Fri, Jul 05 1968
Poster of Last Words
Last Words
Werner Herzog was
25 in Last Words
as 'Director, Screenplay, Producer'.
Wed, Apr 03 1968
Poster of The Unprecedented Defence of the Fortress Deutschkreuz
The Unprecedented Defence of the Fortress Deutschkreuz
Werner Herzog was
24 in The Unprecedented Defence of the Fortress Deutschkreuz
as 'Director, Editor, Screenplay'.
Tue, Apr 04 1967
Poster of Herakles
Herakles
Werner Herzog was
19 in Herakles
as 'Director, Editor, Screenplay, Producer, Sound'.
Mon, Jan 01 1962
Poster of Dead Man's Wire
Dead Man's Wire
Werner Herzog will be
82+ in Dead Man's Wire
as 'Director'.
Unreleased
Poster of Reeling
Reeling
Werner Herzog will be
82+ in Reeling
as 'Executive Producer'.
Unreleased
Poster of The hunger in the world explained to my son
The hunger in the world explained to my son
Werner Herzog will be
82+ in The hunger in the world explained to my son
as 'Writer'.
Unreleased
Poster of The Conquest of Mexico
The Conquest of Mexico
Werner Herzog will be
82+ in The Conquest of Mexico
as 'Director, Writer'.
Unreleased

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of On Death Row
On Death Row
Werner Herzog was
69+ in On Death Row
as 'Writer, Director, Creator'.
First Air Date
Fri, Mar 09 2012
Poster of 2000 Years of Christianity
2000 Years of Christianity
Werner Herzog was
57+ in 2000 Years of Christianity
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 07 1999
Poster of Film Lesson
Film Lesson
Werner Herzog was
49+ in Film Lesson
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Fri, Dec 20 1991
Poster of Under the Sun
Under the Sun
Werner Herzog was
46+ in Under the Sun
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Thu, May 25 1989