F. W. Murnau

German film director (1888-1931).

Born December 28th, 1888 in Bielefeld. [ref]

Died March 11th, 1931 at 42 years old in Santa Barbara (traffic collision). [ref]

Occupations
film director, film producer, screenwriter
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