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Erich von Däniken

Acting

Born April 14, 1935 · Zofingen, Switzerland

Died January 10, 2026

Also known as Erich v. Däniken

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Biography

Erich von Däniken was a Swiss author and writer who introduced the pseudoscientific field of pre-astronautics to a wide readership. His books became bestsellers and were translated into numerous languages; two were made into films, and other films are based on von Däniken's ideas.

Awards & recognition

  • Goldenes Brett · 2012
  • Boulder Prize · 2006
  • Ig Nobel Prize · 1991

Filmography7 titles

Deep Space

as Himself

Ancient Aliens

2010as Self

Chariots of the Gods

1970as Self

In Search of Aliens

as Self

Mysteries of the Gods

1976as Self

Megalithic Underworld

2023as self - Author

Mysterien Mitteleuropas

as Self