Acting
Erich von Däniken
Born — Died
1935-04-14 — 2026-01-10
Place of birth
Zofingen, Switzerland
Known for
Acting
Credits
51 titles
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.
Known for
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ZIBB
2003
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NDR Talk Show
1979
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Kölner Treff
1976
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The Johannes B. Kerner Show
1998
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Riverboat
1992
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ZDF-Fernsehgarten
1986
Film credits
2020s · 2 titles
3.5What is the meaning of life? What is love, humor, fear and death? Is it all just a dream? Who are we and where are we heading? Will we wake up, will we remember?
The Meaning and Mystery of Life
2023
NRBe enchanted by a world of mystery and adventure! “Megalithic Underworld” is a brand new documentary that takes you into the depths of hidden and unexplored places. Experience firsthand how explorers search for the greatest mysteries of the underworld.
Megalithic Underworld
2023
2010s · 4 titles
6.2An interview with Dr. Axel Stoll with comments from various experts.
Ein Interview mit Dr. Axel Stoll. Der Film
2015
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Erich von Däniken - Geheimnisvolles Ägypten
2011
6.7Ancient Aliens Debunked is a 3 hour refutation of the theories proposed on the History Channel series Ancient Aliens. It is essentially a point by point critique of the "ancient astronaut theory" which has been proposed by people like Erich von Däniken and Zecharia Sitchin as well as many others. The film covers topics like: Ancient building sites: Puma Punku, The Pyramids, Baalbek, Incan sites, And Easter Island. Ancient artifacts: Pacal's rocket, the Nazca lines, the Tolima "fighter jets", the Egyptian "light bulb", Ufo's in ancient art, and the crystal skulls. Ancient text issues: Ezekiel's wheel, Ancient nuclear warfare, Vimana's, the Anunnaki, and the Nephilim.
Ancient Aliens Debunked
2012
NRAward Winning executive producer and director Melissa Tittl follows Best-selling author and entrepreneur, Billy Carson as he uncovers the truth coming from an unknown signal. Carson has spent most of his life studying the unseen to uncover why humanity is here and where we came from. When he discovers a NASA image depicting an unknown object, Carson knows this could be the answer to his questions. Known as The Black Knight Satellite, Carson contacts a team of renowned scientists, authors, and researchers to uncover its mysteries. We embark on a journey from cracking unknown signals to tracking down evidence of extraterrestrial communication in government documents. He finds this story goes back to our ancient origins, and what he uncovers about humanity is more than just the story of a satellite. It's a signal that could rewrite the future of our species.
Black Knight Satellite
2019
2000s · 3 titles
1990s · 3 titles
8.0In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the purported crash of an alien spacecraft in Roswell, N. M., this documentary presents evidence that supports the theory. Eschewing a tabloid approach, the program carefully weighs various factors. Debris from the crash site is evaluated for authenticity, witnesses relate their stories and experts give their thoughts on the subject. Viewers can then make up their own minds about a government cover-up.
Roswell: The UFO Uncover-up
1994
NRA look back at the life of Erich von Däniken. A camera team followed the Swiss author around the globe to the archaeological hotspots of the world. Were the gods really astronauts? When Däniken posed this question in 1968, "Dänikitis" broke out worldwide. His first book "Memories of the Future" made him the most successful German-language non-fiction author of our time. Never before has a camera team come so close to the controversial author. Is Däniken a charlatan? A clever profiteer? Or a serious researcher? The film provides the surprising answer.
30 Jahre Erinnerungen an die Zukunft
1998
NRUFO sightings, controversial photographs of alien bodies, eyewitness accounts and rare footage suggest the possibility of extraterrestrial visitors. This documentary features "Chariots of the Gods?" author Erich von Daniken, as well as Cambridge University professor Ruper Sheldrake and Chris Griscom, a sergeant of the UK police.
UFOs: From Legend to Reality
1994
1970s · 3 titles
6.2Documentary based on the book by Erich von Däniken concerning the ancient mysteries of the world, such as the pyramids of Egypt and Mexico, ancient cave drawings, the monuments of Easter Island, etc., and the fact that these things and modern civilisation could have been influenced by extraterrestrial visitations hundreds (or perhaps thousands) of years ago.
Chariots of the Gods
1970
5.3William Shatner explores the theory that the U.S. government is involved in a cover-up of visiting alien spacecraft. Based on a book by Erich von Däniken, this documentary contains evidence of extraterrestrial life here on earth. Proof discovered through photographs taken by scientists and evidence of actual voyages found by archaeologists.
Mysteries of the Gods
1976
NRHorizon investigates whether first contact with aliens has already occurred. The publication of 'Chariots of the Gods?' by Erich von Daniken is central to this documentary and some of von Daniken's claims of evidence of extra-terrestrial visitations.
The Case of the Ancient Astronauts
1977
Series credits
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ZIBB
2003
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NDR Talk Show
1979
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Kölner Treff
1976
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The Johannes B. Kerner Show
1998
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Riverboat
1992
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ZDF-Fernsehgarten
1986
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3 nach 9
1974
7.1Did intelligent beings from outer space visit Earth thousands of years ago? From the age of the dinosaurs to ancient Egypt, from early cave drawings to continued mass sightings in the US, each episode gives historic depth to the questions, speculations, provocative controversies, first-hand accounts and grounded theories surrounding this age old debate.
Ancient Aliens
2010
4.5Reinhold Beckmann hosts a weekly talk show.
Beckmann
1999
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Menschen der Woche
2000
5.6A long-running German-language entertainment television show based on the format of the British show You Bet! and the American show Wanna Bet?.
Wetten, dass..?
1981
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Reporter
2001
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Dalli Dalli
1971
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Aeschbacher
2001
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Der Club
1985
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Boulevard Bio
1991
A 30-minute weekly cultural magazine program. The head of aspekte, Wolgang Herles, describes the program as follows: "For 40 years, "aspekte" has repeatedly set out to enrich television with cultural contrasts. "aspekte" understands culture not as the sum of facts and events, but as the taste, the sound, the rhythms of the times. It has proven itself as a journal of true luxury and fashions as well as an instrument of public education and information."
aspekte
1965
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Verstehen Sie Spaß?
1980
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Stöckl
2013
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Auf los geht's los
1977
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Okay
1979
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Talk im Hangar-7
2010
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Music & Guests
1976
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Je später der Abend
1973
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Schawinski
2011
7.4From the moment the real space race began, it was enshrouded with secrecy and disinformation. Now reports of extraterrestrial beings on Earth, suppressed advanced technologies and expansive government cover-ups are making their way into mass consciousness. But we have all been denied the whole story by those who would benefit from our continuing ignorance. What has been hidden will become evident as the pieces of this intricate puzzle are finally put together. Gaia brings together the best minds in their fields to shed new light on an extremely controversial subject which can no longer remain hidden or denied. It is up to you to evaluate the evidence and decide where you stand on the question of humanity's presence in Deep Space.
Deep Space
2016
7.4From the moment the real space race began, it was enshrouded with secrecy and disinformation. Now reports of extraterrestrial beings on Earth, suppressed advanced technologies and expansive government cover-ups are making their way into mass consciousness. But we have all been denied the whole story by those who would benefit from our continuing ignorance. What has been hidden will become evident as the pieces of this intricate puzzle are finally put together. Gaia brings together the best minds in their fields to shed new light on an extremely controversial subject which can no longer remain hidden or denied. It is up to you to evaluate the evidence and decide where you stand on the question of humanity's presence in Deep Space.
Deep Space
2016
The Great Debate is a Canadian television series that featured debates between pairs of panelists over a given subject. It was first shown on Global Television Network in 1974, and later broadcast by CHCH-TV from Hamilton, Ontario. The series was produced intermittently until 1983.
The Great Debate
1974
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Das ist Ihr Leben
1976
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Erich von Däniken - Auf den Spuren der Allmächtigen
1993
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Langer Samstag
2002
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Unbekannte Bekannte
1981
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Zeichen der Zeit
1957
NRGoes in search of traces of extraterrestrial visitors in the Alpine region.
Mysterien Mitteleuropas
2020
6.2From the lost city of Atlantis to the Loch Ness Monster to the mystery of the Nazca Lines, the world is filled with tales of mysterious locations, mythical creatures and strange occurrences. But could these extraordinary stories and theories turn out to be stranger-than-fiction truths? If so, might there be an extraterrestrial explanation for these phenomena? IN SEARCH OF ALIENS follows Giorgio Tsoukalos, an Ancient Astronaut theorist and leading contributor to Ancient Aliens, as he explores the fascinating evidence behind some of the Earth’s most famous mysteries. Through Giorgio’s research of various sites around the world and meetings with scientists, witnesses and experts; this one-hour non-fiction series delves into the unknown and examines clues that could prove a possible extraterrestrial connection within some of the world’s greatest unsolved mysteries.
In Search of Aliens
2014