Directing
Robert Wiene
Robert Wiene was born on April 25, 1873. Robert Wiene died on July 17, 1938 at the age of 65.
- Born
- April 25, 1873
- Place of birth
- Breslau, Silesia, Germany [now Wroclaw, Dolnoslaskie, Poland]
- Died
- July 17, 1938 (65 years old)
Biography
Robert Wiene was a film director of the German silent cinema. He is particularly known for directing the German silent film The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari and a succession of other expressionist films. Wiene also directed a variety of other films of varying styles and genres. Following the Nazi rise to power in Germany, Wiene fled into exile.
Filmography
Frequently asked questions
When was Robert Wiene born?
Robert Wiene was born on April 25, 1873. (Breslau, Silesia, Germany [now Wroclaw, Dolnoslaskie, Poland])
How old is Robert Wiene?
Robert Wiene died on July 17, 1938 at the age of 65.
Updated: October 28, 2026 ·