Biography
Erich Anton Paul von Däniken (; German: [ˈeːrɪç fɔn ˈdɛːnɪkən]; born 14 April 1935) is a Swiss author of several books which make claims about extraterrestrial influences on early human culture, including the best-selling Chariots of the Gods?, published in 1968. Von Däniken is one of the main figures responsible for popularizing the "paleo-contact" and ancient astronauts hypotheses.
The ideas put forth in his books are rejected by virtually all scientists and academics, who categorize his work as pseudohistory, pseudoarchaeology, and pseudoscience. Early in his career, he was convicted and served time for several counts of fraud or embezzlement, and wrote one of his books in prison.
Von Däniken later became a co-founder of the Archaeology, Astronautics and SETI Research Association (AAS RA). He designed Mystery Park (now known as Jungfrau Park), a theme park located in Interlaken, Switzerland, that opened in May 2003.
Filmography
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self 37
TV Shows 30
Movies 15
Writer 4
Director 1
Creator 1
The Meaning and Mystery of Life (2023)
Megalithic Underworld (2023)
Mysterien Mitteleuropas (2020)
Deep Space (2016)
Ein Interview mit Dr. Axel Stoll. Der Film (2015)
In Search of Aliens (2014)
Stöckl (2013)
Ancient Aliens Debunked (2012)
Erich von Däniken - Geheimnisvolles Ägypten (2011)
Ancient Aliens (2010)
Talk im Hangar-7 (2010)
Götterdämmerung (2008)
Is There a Stargate? (2003)
Langer Samstag (2002)
Erich von Däniken Die grossen Rätsel dieser Welt (2001)
SRF Reporter (2001)
Menschen der Woche (2000)
Beckmann (1999)
Die Johannes B. Kerner Show (1998)
UFOs: From Legend to Reality (1994)
Roswell: The UFO Uncover-up (1994)
Erich von Däniken - Auf den Spuren der Allmächtigen (1993)
Riverboat (1992)
Boulevard Bio (1991)
ZAK (1988)
ZDF-Fernsehgarten (1986)
Wetten, dass..? (1981)
Verstehen Sie Spaß? (1980)
Okay (1979)
NDR Talk Show (1979)
The Case of the Ancient Astronauts (1977)
Auf los geht's los (1977)
Das ist Ihr Leben (1976)
Mysteries of the Gods (1976)
Kölner Treff (1976)
III nach neun (1974)
Je später der Abend (1973)
In Search of Ancient Astronauts (1973)
Dalli Dalli (1971)
Querschnitt (1971)
Chariots of the Gods (1970)
aspekte (1965)
Zeichen der Zeit (1957)
Chariots of the Gods
Black Knight Satellite
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GenderMale
Birthday1935-04-14 (88 years old)
Birth NameErich Anton Paul von Däniken
Birth PlaceZofingen, Switzerland
ReligionCatholic Church
ChildrenCornelia von Däniken
CitizenshipsSwitzerland
ResidencesBeatenberg, Switzerland
Also Known AsErich v. Däniken
AwardsBoulder Prize, Goldenes Brett, Ig Nobel Prize
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