F.W. Murnau
German director
- Full name
- Frederich Wilhelm Plumpe
- Born
- 28 December 1888Bielefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia
- Died
- 11 March 1931aged 42 · Santa Bárbara, California
- Nationality
Germany - Star sign
- Capricorn
- Years active
- 1922–1927
Known for
About F.W. Murnau
F.W. Murnau was a German director. They were born on 28 December 1888 in Bielefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia. Their career spanned 4 titles, among them Nosferatu, a Symphony of Horror (1922), Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans (1927) and The Last Laugh (1925).
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for F.W. Murnau is Nosferatu, a Symphony of Horror (1922); in all, 4 films over 5 years. They have worked as director in 4 and actor in 1. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is Nosferatu, a Symphony of Horror (1922), with 34 votes.
Latest work
Full filmography (4)- 1922
Nosferatu, a Symphony of Horror
Director
- 1927
- 1926
- 1925
The Last Laugh
Director
Where to watch F.W. Murnau
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 1927
- 1926
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Questions about F.W. Murnau
Where was F.W. Murnau born?
F.W. Murnau was born on 28 December 1888 in Bielefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia.
When did F.W. Murnau die?
F.W. Murnau died on 11 March 1931, aged 42. They died in Santa Bárbara, California.
How many films and TV shows has F.W. Murnau been in?
MovieNCo lists 4 films for F.W. Murnau, from Nosferatu, a Symphony of Horror (1922) to Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans (1927).
What is F.W. Murnau's star sign?
F.W. Murnau was a Capricorn: born on 28 December.