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Also known as George Willhelm Pabst, G.W. Pabst, G W Pabst

Austrian film director (1885–1967)

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Georg Wilhelm Pabst was an Austrian film director, film editor, screenwriter, and actor. Born in Roudnice nad Labem in 1885, he began his work period in 1906. He spoke English and German. Pabst died in Vienna in 1967 and is buried in the Vienna Central Cemetery.

During his career, he received the Ring of Honour of the City of Vienna. His professional roles included directing, editing, and writing for film. He is associated with the category of films directed by G. W. Pabst.

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Raudnitz, Bohemia, Austria-Hungary (now Roudnice, Czech Republic)

Georg Wilhelm Pabst (25 August 1885 – 29 May 1967), known professionally as G. W. Pabst, was an Austrian theatre and film director.

Known for

  • German Film Award — Self1951

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Key facts

Born
Georg Wilhelm Pabst , ( 1885-08-25 ) 25 August 1885, Raudnitz , Bohemia , Austria-Hungary (now Czech Republic )
Died
29 May 1967 (1967-05-29) (aged 81), Vienna , Austria
Resting place
Zentralfriedhof
Years active
1901–1957
Spouse
Gertrude Hennings ​ ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1924 ) ​
Children
Michael Pabst (1941–2008)

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Wilhelm
Gender
male
Citizenship
Cisleithania
Place of birth
Roudnice nad Labem
Place of death
Vienna
Languages spoken
German
Image
G.W. Pabst crop from Pabst Prejean 1931.jpg
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Georg Wilhelm Pabst
date of birth
1885-08-27
date of death
1967-05-29
name in native language
Georg Wilhelm Pabst
birth name
Georg Wilhelm Pabst
start of work period
1906-00-00
Commons Creator page
G. W. Pabst
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Encyclopedic overview

Georg Wilhelm Pabst (25 August 1885 – 29 May 1967) was an Austrian film director and screenwriter. He started as an actor and theater director, before becoming one of the most influential German-language filmmakers during the Weimar Republic.

Early years

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