Henry Koster - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | May 01, 1905 |
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| Died | September 21, 1988 (age 83) |
| Birthplace | Berlin, German Empire |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus - (see also Henry Koster's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Snake |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Directing classic Hollywood films such as 'The Bishop's Wife', 'Harvey', and 'The Robe'. |
Intro
Henry Koster was a prominent German-born American film director, screenwriter, and producer known for his influential work in Hollywood, particularly from the 1930s through the 1960s. He directed numerous successful films, including 'The Bishop’s Wife', 'Harvey', and 'The Robe', a landmark as the first film released in CinemaScope.
Early Life & Background
Born Hermann Kosterlitz in Berlin, Henry Koster began his cinematic career in Germany before fleeing Nazi persecution in the 1930s. He emigrated first to France and then to the United States, where he established a successful career in Hollywood.
Career Highlights
- Directed 'The Bishop's Wife' (1947), which received multiple Academy Award nominations.
- Directed 'Harvey' (1950), a comedy starring James Stewart, which was a critical and commercial success.
- Directed 'The Robe' (1953), notable for being the first film released in CinemaScope.
- Directed several successful musicals and comedies for Universal Pictures, including several entries in the 'Deanna Durbin' series.
- Worked in Hollywood from the mid-1930s to the 1960s, leaving a lasting influence on the film industry.
Trivia
- Koster was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director for 'The Bishop’s Wife'.
- He was married to actress Peggy Moran, who appeared in cameo roles in most of his films.
- 'The Robe' (1953) was not only the first CinemaScope film but also one of the highest-grossing films of its time.
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Henry Koster was born the 1 May 1905.
Berlin, German Empire.
On His Birth-Day
About May 1st, 1905, in brief:
- Day of the week: May 1st, 1905 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: In the Shade of the Old Apple Tree by Albert Campbell
- Popular movie: Eine Fliegenjagd oder Die Rache der Frau Schultze directed by Eugen Skladanowsky, Max Skladanowsky
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