Max Ophüls
- Biography
- Abandoning journalism for the theater, Max Oppenheim changed his name to Max Ophüls so as not to embarrass his father, a German-Jewish garment manufacturer, if he failed. An actor from 1919, Ophüls turned to directing in 1924.
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- Born
- May 06, 1902
- Died
- March 26, 1957
Awards
Academy Awards
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Nominated | Oscar | Best Black and White Art Direction Le Plaisir (1952) |
| 1952 | Nominated | Oscar | Best Screenplay La Ronde (1950) |
British Academy of Film and Television Arts
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Won | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Film - Any Source La Ronde (1950) |
Films
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