Erich von Däniken

Actor

Born: April 14, 1935 (90 years old)

Died: January 10, 2026

Place of birth: Zofingen, Switzerland

Biography

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.

Filmography (6)

• Ancient Aliens Debunked (2012, ★ 6.6)
• Is There a Stargate? (2003, ★ 6)
• Chariots of the Gods (1970, ★ 6.5)
• Ancient Aliens (2010, ★ 7)
• Mysteries of the Gods (1976, ★ 5.7)
• In Search of Aliens (2014, ★ 6)