Erich von Däniken

Erich von Däniken

Actor · Director · Writer

Zofingen, Switzerland
April 14, 1935

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.

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Erich von Däniken 1

Representative Works

Götterdämmerung
Götterdämmerung
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Megalithic Underworld
Megalithic Underworld
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Chariots of the Gods
Chariots of the Gods
6.2
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Ancient Aliens Debunked
Ancient Aliens Debunked
6.7
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Erich von Däniken - Geheimnisvolles Ägypten
Erich von Däniken - Geheimnisvolles Ägypten
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Mysteries of the Gods
Mysteries of the Gods
5.3
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The Meaning and Mystery of Life
The Meaning and Mystery of Life
3.5
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30 Jahre Erinnerungen an die Zukunft
30 Jahre Erinnerungen an die Zukunft
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Black Knight Satellite
Black Knight Satellite
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Erich von Däniken Die grossen Rätsel dieser Welt
Erich von Däniken Die grossen Rätsel dieser Welt
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Roswell: The UFO Uncover-up
Roswell: The UFO Uncover-up
8.0
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The Case of the Ancient Astronauts
The Case of the Ancient Astronauts
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Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

Götterdämmerung
2008Nominee

Best Performance

Götterdämmerung

Megalithic Underworld
2023Nominee

Best Performance

Megalithic Underworld

Chariots of the Gods
1970Nominee

Best Performance

Chariots of the Gods

Career Highlights

Ancient Aliens Debunked
2012Highlight

Best Performance

Ancient Aliens Debunked

Erich von Däniken - Geheimnisvolles Ägypten
2011Highlight

Best Performance

Erich von Däniken - Geheimnisvolles Ägypten

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