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Ernst Lubitsch

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Ernst Lubitsch · Arts & Literature

What

German-American film director known for To Be or Not to Be.

When

1892, Berlin, Germany — 1947, Los Angeles, California, United States

Where

United States (Hollywood) · Germany

Biography

Ernst Lubitsch is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — German-American film director known for To Be or Not to Be.

How & why

Ernst Lubitsch was a German-American film director celebrated for the sophisticated wit of the 'Lubitsch touch,' in sparkling comedies such as 'Trouble in Paradise,' 'Ninotchka' and the anti-Nazi satire 'To Be or Not to Be.' A leading Hollywood filmmaker, he received an honorary Academy Award. Born to a Jewish family in Berlin, he was of documented Jewish origin.

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Source: IMDb (Jewish Actors list)

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German-American film director known for To Be or Not to Be.

1892

Source: IMDb (Jewish Actors list)