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Erich von Däniken

Acting Born Apr 14, 1935 Died Jan 10, 2026 Zofingen, Switzerland 55 credits
55
Total Credits
2023
67 Years Career Span
18
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Erich von Däniken works in acting. Born April 14, 1935 in Zofingen, Switzerland. Died January 10, 2026. Archytele lists 55 screen credits below. A full profile for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.

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Known for

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Stöckl

as Self

Ancient Aliens

as Self

Amy, la niña de la mochila azul

2004
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ZIBB

as Self
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Aeschbacher

as Self
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Reporter

as Self

Beckmann

as Self
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The Johannes B. Kerner Show

as Self

Riverboat

as Self

Boulevard Bio

as Self

ZDF-Fernsehgarten

as Self

Wetten, dass..?

as Self

Frequent co-stars

David Childress 1 shared title
Robert M. Schoch 1 shared title
Robert Clotworthy 1 shared title
Giorgio A. Tsoukalos 1 shared title
Ariel Bar Tzadok 1 shared title
Jonathan Young 1 shared title
Linda Moulton Howe 1 shared title
David Wilcock 1 shared title
George Noory 1 shared title
Philip Coppens 1 shared title

Career timeline

Megalithic UnderworldThe Meaning and Mystery of Life
Mysterien Mitteleuropas
Black Knight Satellite
Deep SpaceDeep Space
Ein Interview mit Dr. Axel Stoll. Der Film
In Search of Aliens
Stöckl
Ancient Aliens Debunked
SchawinskiErich von Däniken - Geheimnisvolles Ägypten
Ancient AliensTalk im Hangar-7
Götterdämmerung
ZIBBIs There a Stargate?
Langer Samstag
AeschbacherReporterErich von Däniken Die grossen Rätsel dieser WeltErich von Däniken Die grossen Rätsel dieser Welt · Director
Menschen der Woche
Beckmann
The Johannes B. Kerner Show30 Jahre Erinnerungen an die Zukunft
Roswell: The UFO Uncover-upUFOs: From Legend to Reality
Erich von Däniken - Auf den Spuren der AllmächtigenErich von Däniken - Auf den Spuren der Allmächtigen · Creator
Riverboat
Boulevard Bio
ZDF-Fernsehgarten
Der Club
Wetten, dass..?Unbekannte Bekannte
Verstehen Sie Spaß?
NDR Talk ShowOkay
Auf los geht's losThe Case of the Ancient Astronauts
Kölner TreffMusic & GuestsDas ist Ihr LebenMysteries of the GodsMysteries of the Gods · Author
3 nach 9The Great Debate
Je später der AbendIn Search of Ancient Astronauts · Book

Full Filmography

55 titles
  • Megalithic Underworld (2023) as self - Author
  • The Meaning and Mystery of Life (2023) as Self
  • Mysterien Mitteleuropas (2020) as Self
  • Black Knight Satellite (2019) as Self
  • Deep Space (2016) as Himself
  • Deep Space (2016) as Self
  • Ein Interview mit Dr. Axel Stoll. Der Film (2015) as Himself
  • In Search of Aliens (2014) as Self
  • Stöckl (2013) as Self
  • Ancient Aliens Debunked (2012) as Himself
  • Schawinski (2011) as Self
  • Erich von Däniken - Geheimnisvolles Ägypten (2011) as Himself - Presenter
  • Ancient Aliens (2010) as Self
  • Talk im Hangar-7 (2010) as Self
  • Götterdämmerung (2008)
  • ZIBB (2003) as Self
  • Is There a Stargate? (2003) as Himself - Author, Chariots of the Gods
  • Langer Samstag (2002) as Self
  • Aeschbacher (2001) as Self
  • Reporter (2001) as Self
  • Erich von Däniken Die grossen Rätsel dieser Welt (2001) as Narrator
  • Erich von Däniken Die grossen Rätsel dieser Welt (2001) Director
  • Menschen der Woche (2000) as Self
  • Beckmann (1999) as Self
  • The Johannes B. Kerner Show (1998) as Self
  • 30 Jahre Erinnerungen an die Zukunft (1998) as Self
  • Roswell: The UFO Uncover-up (1994) as Himself
  • UFOs: From Legend to Reality (1994) as Self
  • Erich von Däniken - Auf den Spuren der Allmächtigen (1993)
  • Erich von Däniken - Auf den Spuren der Allmächtigen (1993) Creator
  • Riverboat (1992) as Self
  • Boulevard Bio (1991) as Self
  • ZDF-Fernsehgarten (1986) as Self
  • Der Club (1985) as Self
  • Wetten, dass..? (1981) as Self
  • Unbekannte Bekannte (1981) as Self
  • Verstehen Sie Spaß? (1980) as Self
  • NDR Talk Show (1979) as Self
  • Okay (1979) as Self
  • Auf los geht's los (1977) as Self
  • The Case of the Ancient Astronauts (1977) as Self
  • Kölner Treff (1976) as Self
  • Music & Guests (1976) as Self
  • Das ist Ihr Leben (1976) as Self
  • Mysteries of the Gods (1976) as Self
  • Mysteries of the Gods (1976) Author
  • 3 nach 9 (1974) as Self
  • The Great Debate (1974) as Self
  • Je später der Abend (1973) as Self
  • In Search of Ancient Astronauts (1973) Book
  • Dalli Dalli (1971) as Self - Candidate
  • Chariots of the Gods (1970) as Self
  • Chariots of the Gods (1970) Original Story
  • aspekte (1965) as Self
  • Zeichen der Zeit (1957) as himself

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Erich von Däniken best known for?

Erich von Däniken is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Stöckl (2013), Ancient Aliens (2010), Amy, la niña de la mochila azul (2004), ZIBB (2003).

When and where was Erich von Däniken born?

Erich von Däniken was born on April 14, 1935 in Zofingen, Switzerland. They passed away on January 10, 2026.

How many credits does Erich von Däniken have?

Erich von Däniken has accumulated over 55 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1957 to 2023.

What is Erich von Däniken's background in cinema and television?

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.