Douglas Sirk

Directing

Born April 26, 1897 · Hamburg, Germany

Died January 14, 1987

Also known as Hans Detlef Sierck · Detlef Sierck · Michael O'Hara

Biography

Douglas Sirk (born Hans Detlef Sierck; April 26, 1897 – January 14, 1987) was a German film director best known for his work in Hollywood melodramas in the 1950s.

Awards & recognition

German Film Award

Filmography10 titles

Imitation of Life

1959Director

All That Heaven Allows

Written on the Wind

All I Desire

The Tarnished Angels

A Scandal in Paris

Lured

Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed

2023as Self (archive footage)

Taza, Son of Cochise

1954Director

Summer Storm

1944Adaptation, Director, Writer