Film · 1889–1968
Carl Theodor Dreyer — Age & Birthday
Born: 3 February 1889 · Died: 20 March 1968 · Age at death: 79
How old was Carl Theodor Dreyer when he died?
Carl Theodor Dreyer died aged 79. He was born on 3 February 1889 and died on 20 March 1968.
Danish director of the silent masterpiece The Passion of Joan of Arc
Did you know?He was known for his demanding directing style, often making actors endure physical discomfort to capture genuine emotion.
Carl Theodor Dreyer (Danish:; 3 February 1889 – 20 March 1968), commonly known as Carl Th. Dreyer, was a Danish film director and screenwriter.
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- Age at death
- 79
- Would be
- 137
- Years since death
- 58
- Born
- February 3, 1889 · Copenhagen, Denmark
- Died
- March 20, 1968
- Cause of death
- Pneumonia
- Nationality
- Danish
- Known for
- Film
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