Georg Stefan Troller

Georg Stefan Troller

103 · Born: Dec 10, 1921

Personal Details

BornDec 10, 1921 Wien, Austria
Spouse
  • Kirsten Lerche

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Davina Wynne-Hughes

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

Georg Stefan Troller was born on December 10, 1921, in Vienna, Austria, a city that would soon be overrun by the Nazi regime. As the threat of persecution loomed, Troller made the brave decision to flee his homeland in 1938, first seeking refuge in Czechoslovakia before eventually making his way to France.

However, his new life in France was short-lived, as he was soon interned as an enemy alien. Undeterred, Troller continued to fight for his freedom, obtaining a visa for the United States in Marseille in 1941. His parents, meanwhile, managed to escape to Portugal before making their way to safety.

Troller's new life in the United States was marked by a series of significant events. In 1943, he was drafted into military service, where he played a crucial role in the liberation and documentation of the Dachau concentration camp on April 29, 1945. He also participated in the capture of Munich on May 1.

After the war, Troller's military service came to an end, and he began to pursue his passion for the arts. He studied English at the University of California and theater at Columbia University, laying the groundwork for a successful career in the entertainment industry.

In 1949, Troller was awarded a Fulbright scholarship to study at the Sorbonne in Paris. This marked the beginning of a new chapter in his life, as he became a correspondent for RIAS and eventually launched his own program, Pariser Journal, which aired from 1962 to 1971 on ARD.

Troller's innovative approach to journalism and his unconventional interviewing style earned him widespread recognition, and he went on to create the series Personenbeschreibung for ZDF in 1971. His screenplays, directed by Axel Corti, have become cult classics, cementing his status as a legendary figure in the world of cinema.

Through his remarkable journey, Georg Stefan Troller has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to his craft and a steadfast determination to tell the stories that need to be told.

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Georg Stefan Troller was a renowned Austrian artist, born on June 20, 1910, in Vienna, Austria-Hungary.