H. R. Giger
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- February 5, 1940 in Chur, Switzerland
- Died
- May 12, 2014
- Active Years
- 1967–2019 (53 Years)
- Total Credits
- 48 credits in database
Biography
Subject: H. R. Giger (Acting).
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[1] TMDB: Hans Ruedi (Feb 5, 1940 – May 12, 2014), Swiss painter, style used for record albums, furniture, tattoos. Zurich-based. Airbrush images of humans/machines (biomechanical). Known for acting. Birthday: Feb 5, 1940. Death: May 12, 2014 (74 years old). Birthplace: Chur, Switzerland. Also known as: Hans Rudi Giger, HR G.
[2] IMDb: Born Feb 5, 1940, Chur, Switzerland. Director known for Alien (1979), Aliens (1986), Alien vs. Predator (2004). Married to Carmen Maria Scheifele and Mia Bonzanigo. Died May 12, 2014, Zurich, Switzerland.
[3] TMDB Bio: Repeats info from [1].
Full Name: Hans Ruedi (also known as Hans Rudi Giger or HR G).
Birth: February 5, 1940, in Chur, Switzerland.
Death: May 12, 2014, in Zurich, Switzerland (aged 74).
Profession: Swiss painter, director, and actor.
Artistic Style: Airbrush images of humans and machines in a cold biomechanical relationship. Later used pastels, markers, and ink. Style adapted for record albums, furniture, and tattoos.
Film Credits (Director): Alien (1979), Aliens (1986), Alien vs. Predator (2004).
Relationships: Married to Carmen Maria Scheifele and Mia Bonzanigo.
Draft 1: Hans Ruedi, also known as Hans Rudi Giger or HR G, was a Swiss painter
Career overview
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Source [1]: Hans Ruedi (Feb 5, 1940 – May 12, 2014). Swiss painter. Style adapted for record albums, furniture, tattoos. Zurich-based. Known for airbrush images of humans and machines in a cold biomechanical relationship. Later used pastels, markers, ink. Known for Acting. 40 known credits. Born in Chur, Switzerland. Also known as Hans Rudi Giger, HR G.
Source [2]: Born Feb 5, 1940 in Chur, Switzerland. Director known for Alien (1979), Aliens (1986), and Alien vs. Predator (2004). Married to Carmen Maria Scheifele and Mia Bonzanigo. Died May 12, 2014 in Zurich, Switzerland.
Source [3]: Repeats bio info from Source [1].
Name: Hans Ruedi Giger (also Hans Rudi Giger or HR G).
Birth: February 5, 1940, in Chur, Switzerland.
Death: May 12, 2014, in Zurich, Switzerland.
Profession: Swiss painter, director, and actor.
Artistic Style: Airbrush images of humans and machines linked in a cold biomechanical relationship. Later used pastels, markers, and ink. Style adapted for record albums, furniture, and tattoos.
Film/TV Credits: Known for Alien (1979), Aliens (1986), and Alien vs. Predator (2004).
Acting: Listed under "Known For" in TMDB.
Directing: Listed as a director known for the films mentioned.
Total Credits: 40 known credits.
Personal: Married to Carmen Maria Scheifele and Mia Bonzanigo.
Paragraph 1: Identity and Artistry.
Hans Ruedi Giger, also known as Hans Rudi Giger or HR G, was a Swiss painter and artist based in Zurich. Born on February 5, 1940, in Chur, Switzerland, he died on May 12, 2014, in Zurich, Switzerland. Giger was best known for his airbrush images depicting humans and machines linked together in a cold biomechanical relationship. His unique artistic style was adapted for various forms of media, including tattoos, furniture, and record albums. While he was initially recognized for his airbrush work, he later transitioned to using markers, ink, and pastels.
Paragraph 2: Film and Television Career.
In the film industry, Giger is credited with 40 known credits. He worked as a director and is known for his work on Alien (1979), Aliens (1986), and Alien vs. Predator (2004). Additionally, he is recognized for his work in acting. His personal life included marriages to Mia Bonzanigo and Carmen Maria Scheifele.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
48 titles- Alien: Specimen (2019) Creature Design
- Alien: Containment (2019) Creature Design
- Traceroute (2016) as Self (archive footage)
- Dark Star: H. R. Giger's World (2014) as Self
- Jodorowsky's Dune (2013) as Self - Artist
- Prometheus (2012) Art Direction
- Hamburg Journal (2011) as self
- H.R. Giger Revealed (2010) as Self
- Monsterland (2009) as Self
- Alien Makers III (2009) as Self
- Moebius Redux: A Life in Pictures (2007) as Self
- H.R. Giger's Sanctuary (2007) as Self
- Berg und Geist (2005) as Self
- Wreckage and Rage: Making 'Alien³' (2003) as Self
- The Beast Within: Making Alien (2003) as Self
- The Alien Saga (2002) as Self
- Mylène Farmer: Mylenium Tour (2000) Art Designer
- The Alien Legacy (1999) as Self
- The Killer Condom (1996) Creative Consultant
- Species (1995) Conceptual Design
- Alien³ (1992) Creature Design
- Eye of the Storm: Ridley Scott (1992)
- Giger - Passage to the Id (1992) as Self
- Tokyo: The Last War (1989) Conceptual Design
- Das phantastische Universum des H.R. Giger (1987) as Self
- Aliens (1986) Creature Design
- Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986) Concept Artist
- The Occult Experience (1985) as Self
- A New Face of Debbie Harry by H.R. Giger (1982) as Himself
- Alien (1979) Creature Design
- Giger's Alien (1979) as Self
- Giger's Alien (1979) Director
- Giger's Necronomicon (1975) as Self - Narrator
- Giger's Necronomicon (1975) Director
- Spécial cinéma (1974) as Self
- Tagtraum (1973) as Self
- Tagtraum (1973) Director
- Passagen (1972) as Self
- Swissmade (1969) as (segment "2069")
- Swissmade (1969) Art Designer
- High and Heimkiller (1967) as Self
- High and Heimkiller (1967) Art Designer
- High and Heimkiller (1967) Director
- Home-Killer (1967) as Man in Black
- Home-Killer (1967) Producer
- Giger's Second Celebration of the Four Producer
- Giger's Second Celebration of the Four Director
- Walking with Giger as Himself
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is H. R. Giger best known for?
H. R. Giger is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Jodorowsky's Dune (2013), Prometheus (2012), A Quiet Place to Kill (1970), Monsterland (2009).
When and where was H. R. Giger born?
H. R. Giger was born on February 5, 1940 in Chur, Switzerland. They passed away on May 12, 2014.
How many credits does H. R. Giger have?
H. R. Giger has accumulated over 48 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1967 to 2019.
What is H. R. Giger's background in cinema and television?
Subject: H. R. Giger (Acting). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use only provided sources. No invented details. No markdown, no headings, no bullet points, no preamble. Plain text only. Sources: [1] TMDB: Hans Ruedi (Feb 5, 1940 – May 12, 2014), Swiss painter, style used for record album...
H. R. Giger by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Spécial cinéma (1974) as Self — aged about 34
- Jodorowsky's Dune (2013) as Self - Artist — aged about 73
- Monsterland (2009) as Self — aged about 69
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