Werner Herzog

Werner Herzog

83 · Born: Sep 5, 1942

Personal Details

BornSep 5, 1942 Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Spouse
  • Lena Herzog

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 9, 2025 )
  • Christine Ebenberger

    ( Aug 19, 1987 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Martje Grohmann

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Parents
  • Dietrich Herzog
  • Elizabeth Stipetic
Relatives
  • Sigrid Stipetic (Sibling)
  • Tilbert Stipetic (Sibling)
  • Lucki Stipetic (Sibling)

Biography

Noted filmmaker, Wolf Dieter Herzog, is a multifaceted creative force, excelling in various roles, including director, writer, producer, and actor. With a background in history, literature, and theatre, he initially pursued higher education for a period of time, but ultimately chose to forgo formal completion and instead established his own film production company in 1963.

Throughout his illustrious career, Herzog has demonstrated a remarkable range, venturing beyond the realm of filmmaking to explore the world of opera. He has successfully staged several productions in esteemed venues, including the Bayreuth Festival in Germany and the iconic Milan Scala in Italy.

Herzog's body of work has been widely recognized and celebrated, earning him numerous prestigious awards at both the national and international levels. His poetic feature and documentary films have garnered widespread critical acclaim, solidifying his reputation as a masterful storyteller and visual artist.

Career

2025
Ghost Elephants
Ghost Elephants as Narrator (voice)
Orion and the Dark
Orion and the Dark as Narrator (voice)
2023
The Arc of Oblivion
The Arc of Oblivion as Narrator (voice)
2022
Last Exit: Space
Last Exit: Space as Narrator (voice)
2020
Dear Werner
Dear Werner as Narrator (voice)
2019
The Mandalorian
The Mandalorian as The Client
2016
Salt and Fire
Salt and Fire as Man with One Story (uncredited)
2015
Freaks of Nature
Freaks of Nature as Perfect Being (voice)
2014
Penguins of Madagascar
Penguins of Madagascar as Documentary Filmmaker (voice)
2013
2012
Jack Reacher
Jack Reacher as Zec Chelovek
Dinotasia
Dinotasia as Narrator (voice)
On Death Row
On Death Row as Werner Herzog
2011
Into the Abyss
Into the Abyss as Narrator (voice)
2010
Cave of Forgotten Dreams
Cave of Forgotten Dreams as Narrator (voice)
2009
Plastic Bag
Plastic Bag as Plastic Bag (voice)
2008
BLAST!
BLAST! as Narrator (voice)
Mister Lonely
Mister Lonely as Father Umbrillo
2007
The Grand
The Grand as The German
2004
The White Diamond
The White Diamond as Narrator (voice)
2003
Wheel of Time
Wheel of Time as Narrator (voice)
1999
1997
Little Dieter Needs to Fly
Little Dieter Needs to Fly as Narrator (voice)
1995
1991
Scream of Stone
Scream of Stone as TV-Regisseur
1990
Hard to Be a God
Hard to Be a God as Mita / Richard
1984
Where the Green Ants Dream
Where the Green Ants Dream as Lawyer (uncredited)
1983
Man of Flowers
Man of Flowers as The Father
1976
Heart of Glass
Heart of Glass as Glass Transporter
1968
Signs of Life
Signs of Life as Soldier (uncredited)
2025
Ghost Elephants
Ghost Elephants as Director, Writer
2022
Theatre of Thought
Theatre of Thought as Director, Screenplay
2019
Meeting Gorbachev
Meeting Gorbachev as Director, Writer
Family Romance, LLC
Family Romance, LLC as Director, Writer
2016
Into the Inferno
Into the Inferno as Director, Writer
Salt and Fire
Salt and Fire as Director, Writer
2015
Queen of the Desert
Queen of the Desert as Director, Writer
2012
2011
Into the Abyss
Into the Abyss as Director, Writer
2010
Cave of Forgotten Dreams
Cave of Forgotten Dreams as Director, Screenplay
2007
2006
Rescue Dawn
Rescue Dawn as Director
2005
Grizzly Man
Grizzly Man as Director
The Wild Blue Yonder
The Wild Blue Yonder as Director, Screenplay
2004
The White Diamond
The White Diamond as Director, Screenplay
2003
Wheel of Time
Wheel of Time as Director, Writer
2002
2001
Invincible
Invincible as Director, Writer
2000
1999
My Best Fiend
My Best Fiend as Director, Writer
1997
Little Dieter Needs to Fly
Little Dieter Needs to Fly as Director, Writer
1995
1992
Lessons of Darkness
Lessons of Darkness as Director, Writer
1991
1990
1987
Cobra Verde
Cobra Verde as Director, Screenplay
1984
Where the Green Ants Dream
Where the Green Ants Dream as Director, Writer
1983
Huie's Sermon
Huie's Sermon as Director
1982
Fitzcarraldo
Fitzcarraldo as Director, Screenplay
1979
Woyzeck
Woyzeck as Director, Screenplay
Nosferatu the Vampyre
Nosferatu the Vampyre as Director, Writer
1977
Stroszek
Stroszek as Director, Screenplay
Heart of Glass
Heart of Glass as Director, Writer
1974
The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser
The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser as Director, Screenplay
1972
Aguirre, the Wrath of God
Aguirre, the Wrath of God as Director, Writer
1971
Fata Morgana
Fata Morgana as Director, Screenplay
Land of Silence and Darkness
Land of Silence and Darkness as Director, Screenplay
1970
Even Dwarfs Started Small
Even Dwarfs Started Small as Director, Screenplay
1968
Signs of Life
Signs of Life as Director, Writer
2012
On Death Row
On Death Row as Creator