Erich von Däniken
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- April 14, 1935 in Zofingen, Switzerland
- Died
- January 10, 2026
- Active Years
- 1957–2023 (67 Years)
- Total Credits
- 55 credits in database
Biography
Erich von Däniken was a Swiss author and writer born on April 14, 1935, in Zofingen, Switzerland, and passed away on January 10, 2026, at the age of ninety. Also known as Erich v. Dänik and bearing the full name Erich Anton Paul von Däniken, he was a controversial writer and mystery investigator who introduced the pseudoscientific field of pre-astronautics to a wide readership, serving as one of the main figures responsible for popularizing the paleo-contact and ancient astronauts hypotheses. His books became bestsellers, were translated into numerous languages, and two were adapted into films, with other films based on his ideas. In his personal life, he lived in the Swiss mountain village of Beatenberg, was married to Elisabeth Skaja for over thirty-five years, and had a daughter named Cornelia born in 1963, as well as two grandchildren.
Career overview
Erich von Däniken was a Swiss author and writer who introduced the pseudoscientific field of pre-astronautics to a wide readership, becoming one of the main figures responsible for popularizing the paleo-contact and ancient astronauts hypotheses. Born on April 14, 1935, in Zofingen, Switzerland, his books became bestsellers and were translated into numerous languages. Two of his books were made into films, and other films were based on his ideas.
Throughout his career, von Däniken amassed known credits in acting, with a total of fifty known credits listed on his profile. Also known as Erich v. Dänik, his work centered heavily on writing about the idea that extraterrestrials visited Earth in the past. Erich von Däniken passed away on January 10, 2026, at the age of ninety.
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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 Deep Space (2016), Deep Space (2016), Stöckl (2013), Ancient Aliens (2010).
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 born on April 14, 1935, in Zofingen, Switzerland, and passed away on January 10, 2026, at the age of ninety. Also known as Erich v. Dänik and bearing the full name Erich Anton Paul von Däniken, he was a controversial writer and mystery investigator who introduced the pseu...
Erich von Däniken by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Dalli Dalli (1971) as Self - Candidate — aged about 36
- aspekte (1965) as Self — aged about 30
- Auf los geht's los (1977) as Self — aged about 42
- The Johannes B. Kerner Show (1998) as Self — aged about 63
- Deep Space (2016) as Himself — aged about 81
- Deep Space (2016) as Self — aged about 81
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