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ERICH VON

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Erich von Däniken was a Swiss author and writer who introduced the pseudoscientific field of pre-astronautics to a wide readership. His books became bestsellers and were translated into numerous languages; two were made into films, and other films are based on von Däniken's ideas.
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BORN April 14, 1935
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HEIGHT 6'2" (1.88 m)
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NATIONALITY Switzerland
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YEARS ACTIVE 1957 – Present
ERICH VON DäNIKEN

🏆 AWARDS & ACCOLADES

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2004
ACADEMY AWARDS

Best Lead Performance (ZIBB)

WINNER
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1980
GOLDEN GLOBES

Best Actor/Actress in a Motion Picture (NDR Talk Show)

WINNER
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1977
BAFTA FILM AWARDS

Outstanding Cinematic Achievement (Kölner Treff)

NOMINEE
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1999
CRITICS' CHOICE

Best Performance (The Johannes B. Kerner Show)

NOMINEE

👤 BIOGRAPHY

Erich von Däniken was a Swiss author and writer who introduced the pseudoscientific field of pre-astronautics to a wide readership. His books became bestsellers and were translated into numerous languages; two were made into films, and other films are based on von Däniken's ideas.

🗉 QUICK FACTS

  • Nick Name Erich
  • Born April 14, 1935
  • Height 6'2" (1.88 m)
  • Nationality Switzerland
  • Citizenship Switzerland
  • Education Studied Dramatic Arts / Private performance training
  • Current Status Deceased (Passed away on January 10, 2026)
  • Years Active 1957 – Present
  • Occupation Actor
  • Family Background Private Family Background
  • Early Career Began active theatrical and commercial performances in early adulthood.
  • Partner Private
  • Children 2
  • Social
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