Luis Trenker

Luis Trenker

Known for

Acting

Born

October 4, 1892

Birthplace

St. Ulrich in Gröden, Italy

Died

April 12, 1990 (aged 97)

Biography

Luis Trenker was a mountaineer, actor, director and writer. He is best known for his films about the Alps.

Best known work

The Holy Mountain
The Holy Mountain
1926
The Wonderful Horrible Life of Leni Riefenstahl
The Wonderful Horrible Life of Leni Riefenstahl
1993
The Challenge
The Challenge
1938
The Great Leap
The Great Leap
1927
The Mountain Calls
The Mountain Calls
1938
The Prodigal Son
The Prodigal Son
1934
The Son of the White Mountain
The Son of the White Mountain
1930
The Stars Shine
The Stars Shine
1938
The Kaiser of California
The Kaiser of California
1936
Giovanni de Medici: The Leader
Giovanni de Medici: The Leader
1937

Filmography

  1. TBA

    Südtirol Heimat aus Gottes Hand

  2. 2008

    Faszination Bergfilm - Himmelhoch und Abgrundtief

    as Self (archive footage)

  3. 2001

    The Misfit and the Matterhorn

    as self (archive footage)

  4. 1999

    Land der BergeTV

    as Self (archive footage) (1 episode)

  5. 1993

    The Wonderful Horrible Life of Leni Riefenstahl

    as Himself

  6. 1986

    Von Kastelruth nach Hollywood

    as Himself

  7. 1982

    Hochkant

    as Prolog

  8. 1980

    Heut' abendTV

    as Self (1 episode)

  9. 1979

    Peter Alexander: Wir gratulierenTV

    as Self (1 episode)

  10. 1979

    NDR Talk ShowTV

    as Self (1 episode)

  11. 1977

    Auf los geht's losTV

    as Self (1 episode)

  12. 1976

    Music & GuestsTV

    as Self (1 episode)

  13. 1972

    Berge und Geschichten - Luis Trenker erzähltTV

    as Self (10 episodes)

  14. 1969

    LuftsprüngeTV

    as Hannes Kogler (13 episodes)

  15. 1969

    Peter Alexander präsentiert SpezialitätenTV

    as Self (1 episode)

  16. 1967

    Stelldichein beim WeinTV

    as self (1 episode)

  17. 1963

    Zwei Wege, ein Gipfel!

    as Self, Writer, Director, Producer

  18. 1962

    His Best Friend

    Director

  19. 1960

    Wir warten auf’s ChristkindTV

    as Self (1 episode)

  20. 1959

    Luis Trenker erzähltTV

    as Actor (1 episode)

  21. 1957

    Wetterleuchten um Maria

    Director

  22. 1957

    Zum blauen BockTV

    as Self (1 episode)

  23. 1956

    Von der Liebe besiegt

    as Zurwalden, Obmann der Bergführer, Director, Novel

  24. 1956

    Gold aus Gletschern

    Director

  25. 1955

    Flucht in die Dolomiten

    as Giovanni Testa, Director, Screenplay

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