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Fritz Kortner, born on May 12, 1892 in Vienna, Austria, was a screenwriter, film actor and film director. Death is recorded on July 22, 1970, at the age of 78. Awards on record include Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (1957), Ernst Reuter Medal (1967), Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order (1970) and 3 more.
My Take
Born Fritz Nathan Kohn in Vienna in 1892, Kortner is one of those figures whose biography you can almost read between the lines of his awards. A man who acted, directed, and wrote, he wore three creative hats at once, and to me that restless versatility is the most telling thing about him. The cluster of honors he received late in life, from a Federal Cross of Merit to Munich's golden medal, reads to me less like decoration and more like a country making peace with a Jewish artist who survived an era that tried to erase him. I find that quiet, dignified comeback far more moving than any single role.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Fritz Kortner
- Name (Japanese)
- フリッツ・コルトナー
- Reading
- ふりっつ・こるとなー
- Born
- May 12, 1892 – July 22, 1970
- Origin
- Vienna, Austria
- Occupation
- screenwriter / film actor / film director / stage actor / playwright
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Dragon
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1957 Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
- 1967 Ernst Reuter Medal
- 1970 Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order
- 1967 Kainz Medal
- 1963 Berliner Kunstpreis
- 1967 honorary golden medal of the state capital Munich
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Fritz Kortner born?
Born May 12, 1892.
When did Fritz Kortner die?
Died July 22, 1970, aged 78.
Where was Fritz Kortner from?
Fritz Kortner was from Vienna, Austria.
What did Fritz Kortner do?
Fritz Kortner worked as screenwriter, film actor, film director, stage actor, playwright.
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