Robert Dornhelm
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- December 17, 1947 in Timisoara, Romania
- Active Years
- 1970–2025 (56 Years)
- Total Credits
- 49 credits in database
Biography
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[1] Robert Dornhelm: Director. Birthday: December 17, 1947. Place of birth: Timisoara, Romania. Known credits: 40.
[2] Austrian director living in Los Angeles. Born Dec 17, 1947, in Temeşvar, Romania. Emigrated to Austria with family.
[3] In the 90s, focused on genre films, especially romantic comedies, filmed in the USA and Austria. Since 2001, directs television films. Notable work: Anne Frank Diaries (Deník Anne... Frankové).
[4] General overview link.
[5] Directed a two-part miniseries Marie Terezie (Maria Theresa).
[6] Born Dec 17, 1947, in Temešvár, Romania. Age 78.
Name: Robert Dornhelm.
Profession: Director.
Birth Date: December 17, 1947.
Birthplace: Timisoara (Temeşvar), Romania.
Nationality/Residency: Austrian director living in Los Angeles. Emigrated to Austria with his family.
Career details:
Known for 40 credits.
In the 1990s, he worked on genre films, specifically romantic comedies, in the USA and Austria.
Since 2001, he has directed television films.
Notable works: Anne Frank Diaries (Deník Anne... Frankové) and the two-part miniseries Marie Terezie.
Robert Dornhelm is an Austrian director living in Los Angeles. He was born on December 17, 1947, in Timisoara, Romania.
Career overview
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[1] Robert Dornhelm: Director. 40 known credits. Born December 17, 1947, in Timisoara, Romania.
[2] Robert Dornhelm: Austrian director living in Los Angeles. Born Dec 17, 1947, in Temeşvar, Romania. Emigrated to Austria with family.
[3] Robert Dornhelm: In the 1990s, focused on genre films, especially romantic comedies, filmed in the USA and Austria. Since 2001, directs television films. Most significant is the award-winning film Anne Frank: The Diary of Anne Frank (Deník Anne... Frankové).
[4] Robert Dornhelm: General overview page.
[5] Robert Dornhelm: Directed the two-part miniseries Marie Terezie (Maria Theresa).
[6] Robert Dornhelm: Born Dec 17, 1947, in Temešvár, Romania.
Paragraph 1: Background and Early Career.
Robert Dornhelm is an Austrian director living in Los Angeles. He was born on December 17, 1947, in Timisoara, Romania. During the 1990s, Dornhelm focused on genre films, specifically romantic comedies, which were filmed in both the United States and Austria.
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Since 2001, Dornhelm has directed television films. One of his most significant works is the award-winning film Anne Frank: The Diary of Anne Frank. His television projects also include the two-part miniseries Marie Terezie. Dornhelm has 40 known directing credits.
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Robert Dornhelm is an Austrian director currently residing in Los Angeles. He was born on December 17, 1947, in Timisoara, Romania. During the 1990s, his work focused on genre films, with a particular emphasis on romantic comedies filmed in the United States and Austria.
Starting in 2001, Dornhelm transitioned to directing television films. Among his notable television work is the award-winning film Anne Frank: The Diary of Anne Frank. He also directed the two-part miniseries Marie Terezie. Throughout his career, Dornhelm has accumulated 40 known directing credits.
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"Robert Dornhelm is an Austrian director currently residing in Los Angeles. He was born on December 17, 1947, in Timisoara, Romania. During the 1990s, his work focused on genre films, with a particular emphasis on romantic comedies filmed in the United States and Austria.
Starting in 2001, Dornhelm transitioned to directing television films. Among his notable television work is the award-winning film Anne Frank: The Diary of Anne Frank. He also directed the two-part miniseries Marie Terezie. Throughout his career, Dornhelm has accumulated 40 known directing credits."
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
49 titles- Rise of the Raven (2025) Creator
- Christoph Waltz - The Charm of Evil (2021) as Self
- Vienna Blood (2019) Director
- Mária Terézia (2017) Director
- Mária Terézia (2017) Creator
- Hotel Sacher (2016) Director
- Hotel Sacher (2016) Creator
- Oh du mein Österreich (2015) as Self
- Oh du mein Österreich (2015) Director
- Oh du mein Österreich (2015) Writer
- Stöckl (2013) as Self
- Orte der Kindheit (2013) as Self
- K2 - La montagna degli Italiani (2013) Director
- Amanda Knox: Murder on Trial in Italy (2011) Director
- Shadows from the Past (2011) Director
- La Bohème (2008) Director
- Karajan: Beauty As I See It (2008) Writer
- Karajan: Beauty As I See It (2008) Director
- War and Peace (2007) Director
- The Ten Commandments (2006) Director
- The Ten Commandments (2006) Creator
- Kronprinz Rudolf (2006) Director
- Into the West (2005) Director
- Kulturplatz (2004) as Self
- Spartacus (2004) Director
- Spartacus (2004) Director
- Identity Theft: The Michelle Brown Story (2004) Director
- Suburban Madness (2004) Director
- Rudy: The Rudy Giuliani Story (2003) Director
- Sins of the Father (2002) Director
- RFK (2002) Director
- Anne Frank: The Whole Story (2001) Director
- The Venice Project (1999) Director
- A Further Gesture (1997) Director
- The Unfish (1997) Director
- Secret Lives (1995)
- Fatal Deception: Mrs. Lee Harvey Oswald (1993) Director
- Romy Award (1990) as Self
- Requiem for Dominic (1990) Director
- Cold Feet (1989) Director
- Echo Park (1985) Director
- Echo Park (1985) Writer
- Digital Dreams (1983) Director
- She Dances Alone (1981) Director
- She Dances Alone (1981) Original Story
- She Dances Alone (1981) Producer
- The Children of Theatre Street (1977) Director
- Club 2 (1976) as Self
- Scene of the Crime (1970) Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Robert Dornhelm best known for?
Robert Dornhelm is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Vienna Blood (2019), Stöckl (2013), Amanda Knox: Murder on Trial in Italy (2011), La Bohème (2008).
When and where was Robert Dornhelm born?
Robert Dornhelm was born on December 17, 1947 in Timisoara, Romania.
How many credits does Robert Dornhelm have?
Robert Dornhelm has accumulated over 49 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1970 to 2025.
What is Robert Dornhelm's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Robert Dornhelm (Directing). Goal: Factual identity profile. Constraints: 90-130 words, plain prose only, no markdown, no headings, no preamble, no JSON, no surrounding quotes. Source material: Provided snippets. Strict adherence: Only verifiable facts from sources. No inventions. [1] Robert Dornhelm: Director...
Robert Dornhelm by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Club 2 (1976) as Self — aged about 28
- Kulturplatz (2004) as Self — aged about 56
- Stöckl (2013) as Self — aged about 65
- Secret Lives (1995) — aged about 47
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