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Cornelia Funke

Known For
Writing
Born
December 10, 1958 in Dorsten, Germany
Active Years
1948–2023 (76 Years)
Total Credits
27 credits in database
Writing Born Dec 10, 1958 Dorsten, Germany 27 credits
27
Total Credits
1948–2023
76 Years Career Span
13
Vault Titles
0
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile of Cornelia Funke (Writing).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided sources.
No inventing titles, names, dates, awards, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 90-130 words.
No preamble, no JSON, no surrounding quotes.
Source [1]: Cornelia Funke actor biography (TMDB).
Source [2]: Wikipedia link (no content provided in the snippet).
Source [3]: "mistrovská vypravěčka a autorka" (master storyteller and author), known for "Inkworld" trilogy and "Dračí jezdec" (Dragon Rider).
Source [4]: "Spisovatel Cornelia Funke" (Writer Cornelia Funke).
Source [5]: "Inkoustové krve" (Inkblood) follows "Inkoustové srdce" (Inkheart) and takes place mostly in the fictional world of the book.
Source [6]: Detail about author and writer Cornelia Funke.
Identity: Author and storyteller.
Works mentioned: Inkworld trilogy, Dragon Rider (Dračí jezdec), Inkheart (Inkoustové srdce), Inkblood (Inkoustové krve).
Note: Inkblood follows Inkheart.

Cornelia Funke is an author and storyteller known for her imaginative storytelling and captivating novels. Her notable works include the Inkworld trilogy and Dragon Rider. One of her books, Inkblood, serves as a direct sequel to Inkheart, with a significant portion of the story taking place within the fictional world of the book. Funke is recognized as a writer and a master storyteller.
"Cornelia Funke is an author and storyteller known for her imaginative storytelling and captivating novels. Her notable works include the Inkworld trilogy and Dragon Rider. One of her books, Inkblood, serves as a direct sequel to Inkheart, with a significant portion of the story

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Career

Career overview

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a 180-260 word career overview of Cornelia Funke (Writing).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided sources.
No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Length: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
No preamble or JSON.
[1] Cornelia Funke — TMDB: Actor biography (doesn't provide text content here, just the link).
[2] Wikipedia: Main page/navigation (no actual bio content provided in the snippet).
[3] book1.cz: Author known for imaginative storytelling and captivating novels. Works include the Inkworld trilogy and Dragon Rider (Dračí jezdec).
[4] ČBDB.cz: Database of books, biography, list of books, comments, ratings.
[5] megaknihy.cz: Inkoustová krev (Inkblood) follows directly from the first part, Inkoustové srdce (Inkheart), and a larger part of the story takes place in the fictional world of the book.
[6] databazeknih.cz: Author and writer detail.
Cornelia Funke is an author and writer.
She is known for imaginative storytelling and captivating novels.
Her works include the Inkworld trilogy.
Specific titles: Inkheart (Inkoustové srdce), Inkblood (Inkoustová krev), and Dragon Rider (Dračí jezdec).
Inkblood follows directly from Inkheart, with much of the story set in the fictional world of the book.
Draft 1 (Mental Outline):
Cornelia Funke is a writer and author recognized for her imaginative storytelling and captivating novels. Her literary contributions include several notable works, such as the Dragon Rider series and the Inkworld trilogy.

Within the Inkworld trilogy, the book Inkblood follows directly from the first installment, Inkheart. In Inkblood, a larger portion of the story takes place within the fictional world of the book. Funke's work is documented in various book databases, which provide information on her biography, lists of her books, and reader commentary.
Word Count Check:
Draft 1 is very short (approx 85 words). I need to expand to reach the 180-260 range using only the provided facts. However, the provided facts are extremely sparse.
Re-evaluating Sources:
Source [3] says: "Seznamte se s okouzlujícími díly Funke Cornelie, oblíbené autorky známé svým nápaditým vyprávěním a podmanivými romány. Objevte její pozoruhodná díla, včetně trilogie „Inkworld“ a „Dračí jezdec“, kde se dobrodružství a magie hladce…" (Meet the enchanting works of Cornelia Funke, a popular author known for her imaginative storytelling and captivating novels. Discover her remarkable works, including the "Inkworld" trilogy and "Dragon Rider", where adventure and magic smoothly...)
Source [5] says: "Děj Inkoustové krve navazuje přímo na první díl Inkoustové srdce a tentokrát se ve fiktivním světě knihy odehrává větší část příběhu." (The plot of Inkblood follows directly from the first part Inkheart and this time a larger part of the story takes place in the fictional world of the book.)
Problem: The sources provided are very limited. I cannot invent details to reach 180 words. I must stick to the facts. If I can't reach 180 words without inventing facts, I have a

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Career timeline

Palentian Song · Thanks
Dragon Rider · Novel
Erich Kästner – Das andere Ich
Ghosthunters: On Icy Trails · NovelExtraordinary Tales
Lesenswert
The Woodlies · Novel
When Santa Fell to Earth · Novel
Landesschau Rheinland-Pfalz
The Wild Chicks and Life · Characters
Inkheart · NovelInkheart · ProducerGermany, Your Artists
Wild Chicks in Love · NovelHands off Mississippi · Writer
The Thief Lord · NovelThe Wild Chicks · Novel
ZIBB
NDR Kultur – Das Journal
Beckmann
Morgenmagazin
DAS!
ZDF-Mittagsmagazin
WortwechselMenschen
NDR Talk Show
Bambi

Full Filmography

27 titles
  • Palentian Song (2023) Thanks
  • Dragon Rider (2020) Novel
  • Erich Kästner – Das andere Ich (2016) as Self
  • Ghosthunters: On Icy Trails (2015) Novel
  • Extraordinary Tales (2015) as Death (voice)
  • Lesenswert (2013) as Self
  • The Woodlies (2012) Novel
  • When Santa Fell to Earth (2011) Novel
  • Advertisement
  • Landesschau Rheinland-Pfalz (2010) as Self
  • The Wild Chicks and Life (2009) Characters
  • Inkheart (2008) Novel
  • Inkheart (2008) Producer
  • Germany, Your Artists (2008) as Self
  • Wild Chicks in Love (2007) Novel
  • Hands off Mississippi (2007) Writer
  • The Thief Lord (2006) Novel
  • The Wild Chicks (2006) Novel
  • ZIBB (2003) as Self
  • NDR Kultur – Das Journal (2002) as Self
  • Beckmann (1999) as Self
  • Morgenmagazin (1992) as Self
  • DAS! (1991) as Self
  • ZDF-Mittagsmagazin (1989) as Self
  • Wortwechsel (1982) as Self
  • Menschen (1982) as Self
  • NDR Talk Show (1979) as Self
  • Bambi (1948) as Self

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Cornelia Funke best known for?

Cornelia Funke is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Dragon Rider (2020), Ghosthunters: On Icy Trails (2015), Inkheart (2008), Inkheart (2008).

When and where was Cornelia Funke born?

Cornelia Funke was born on December 10, 1958 in Dorsten, Germany.

How many credits does Cornelia Funke have?

Cornelia Funke has accumulated over 27 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 2023.

What is Cornelia Funke's background in cinema and television?

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile of Cornelia Funke (Writing). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided sources. No inventing titles, names, dates, awards, etc. Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text only (no markdown, no asteri...

Cornelia Funke by the numbers

27credits
13films
14TV series
1948–2023active years

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