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Wolfgang Petersen

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Film director

Wolfgang Petersen

German film director (1941 to 2022)

Wolfgang Petersen was born on March 14, 1941 and died on August 12, 2022, aged 81.

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Born
March 14, 1941, Emden
Died
August 12, 2022
Zodiac sign
Pisces
Country
Germany
Known as
Film director

Official links: Wikipedia

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Wolfgang’s birthday, by the numbers

  • Wolfgang Petersen was born on a Friday.
  • Wolfgang Petersen would have turned 85 in 2026.
  • Half birthday: September 14. Birthstone: Aquamarine and bloodstone.
  • Wolfgang Petersen belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.

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Bernardo BertolucciFilm director · March 16, 1941Nick NolteActor · February 8, 1941Bruno GanzActor · March 22, 1941Ryan O'NealActor · April 20, 1941Ann-MargretActor · April 28, 1941Bobby MooreSoccer player · April 12, 1941

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When was Wolfgang Petersen born?

Wolfgang Petersen was born on March 14, 1941 and died on August 12, 2022, aged 81.

What is Wolfgang Petersen’s zodiac sign?

Pisces, born March 14.