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Douglas Sirk

Directing

1.4 Popularity Apr 26, 1897 (89 years old) Hamburg, Germany

Douglas Sirk (born Hans Detlef Sierck; April 26, 1897 – January 14, 1987) was a German film director best known for his work in Hollywood melodramas in the 1950s.

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Spécial cinéma
Spécial cinéma
1974 as Self
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Deutscher Filmpreis
1951 as Self
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Bayerischer Filmpreis
1979 as Self
Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed
Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed
2023 as Self (archive footage)
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Filmlegenden. Deutsch
2006 as Self (archive footage)
Daniel Schmid: Le Chat Qui Pense
Daniel Schmid: Le Chat Qui Pense
2010 as Self (archive footage)
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Behind the Mirror: A Profile of Douglas Sirk
1979 as Self - Interviewee
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Days with Sirk
2008 as Self

Biography

Douglas Sirk (born Hans Detlef Sierck; April 26, 1897 – January 14, 1987) was a German film director best known for his work in Hollywood melodramas in the 1950s.

Filmography 73

2023
Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed Movie

as Self (archive footage)

2022
Douglas Sirk – Hope as in Despair Movie

as Self (archive footage)

2010
Daniel Schmid: Le Chat Qui Pense Movie

as Self (archive footage)

2009
Douglas Sirk erzählt...Zarah Leander und 'Zu neuen Ufern' Movie

as Self (archive footage)

2008
Acting for Douglas Sirk Movie

as Self (archive footage)

2008
Days with Sirk Movie

as Self

2006
Filmlegenden. Deutsch TV

as Self (archive footage)

1991
From UFA to Hollywood: Douglas Sirk Remembers Movie

as Self (archive footage)

1987
Filmarbeit mit Douglas Sirk Movie

as Self

1983
Imitation of Life Movie

as Self

1980
Douglas Sirk: Über Stars Movie

as Self

1979
Bayerischer Filmpreis TV

as Self

1979
Bourbon Street Blues Movie

Writer

1979
Bourbon Street Blues Movie

Director

1979
Behind the Mirror: A Profile of Douglas Sirk Movie

as Self - Interviewee

1978
New Year's Eve Movie

Screenplay

1978
New Year's Eve Movie

Director

1976
Talk to Me Like the Rain Movie

Director

1974
Spécial cinéma TV

as Self

1959
Imitation of Life Movie

Director

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Personal Details

Known For Directing
Gender Male
Birthday April 26, 1897 (89 years old)
Died January 14, 1987
Place of Birth Hamburg, Germany
Also Known As Hans Detlef Sierck, Detlef Sierck, Michael O'Hara and 1 more
Years Active 1934 - 2023
Popularity 1.4
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Career Stats
73 Total Credits
11 Movie Roles
4 TV Roles
2 Photos