Biography
Gottfried Reinhardt was an influential film director and producer who bridged the gap between European and American cinema. Born in Berlin, Germany, Reinhardt was the son of renowned theater director Max Reinhardt. Following his father’s lead, Gottfried began his career in the arts, working in theater before moving to Hollywood in the 1930s to escape the rise of Nazism.
Reinhardt started in Hollywood as a script reader and gradually worked his way up to producer and director. As a producer, he contributed to notable films such as The Red Badge of Courage (1951), directed by John Huston. Reinhardt also directed several films, including Town Without Pity (1961), a gripping courtroom drama starring Kirk Douglas that earned an Academy Award nomination for its theme song.
Reinhardt’s work often reflected his European sensibilities, blending psychological depth with cinematic storytelling. After years in Hollywood, he returned to Europe in the 1960s to focus on directing theater and films. His contributions to both American and German cinema solidified his reputation as a transatlantic cultural figure.
Filmography
all 28
Movies 26
Director 11
Producer 10
Writer 4
TV Shows 2
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Dornröschen (1968)
Situation Hopeless — But Not Serious (1965)
Everyman (1961)
Town Without Pity (1961)
Rebel Flight to Cuba (1959)
Grand Hotel (1959)
Before Sundown (1956)
Betrayed (1954)
Young Man with Ideas (1952)
Invitation (1952)
The Great Sinner (1949)
Big Jack (1949)
Command Decision (1948)
Homecoming (1948)
Two-Faced Woman (1941)
Rage in Heaven (1941)
Comrade X (1940)
Bridal Suite (1939)
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Known ForDirecting
GenderMale
Birthday1913-03-20
Deathday1994-07-19 (81 years old)
Birth PlaceBerlin, Germany
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FatherMax Reinhardt
MotherHelene Thimig
SiblingsWolfgang Reinhardt
CitizenshipsAustria, United States
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