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Emeric Pressburger (Imre József Pressburger) was born on 5 December, 1902 in Miskolc, Austria-Hungary [now Hungary], is a writer,producer,director. Discover Emeric Pressburger's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 86 years old?

Popular As Imre József Pressburger
Occupation writer,producer,director
Age 86 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born 5 December 1902
Birthday 5 December
Birthplace Miskolc, Austria-Hungary [now Hungary]
Date of death 5 February, 1988
Died Place Saxstead, Suffolk, England, UK
Nationality Austria

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Emeric Pressburger Height, Weight & Measurements

At 86 years old, Emeric Pressburger height is 5' 8" (1.73 m) .

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Height 5' 8" (1.73 m)
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Who Is Emeric Pressburger's Wife?

His wife is Wendy Orme (29 March 1947 - 1971) ( divorced) ( 1 child), Ági Donáth (24 June 1938 - 1941) ( divorced)

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Parents Not Available
Wife Wendy Orme (29 March 1947 - 1971) ( divorced) ( 1 child), Ági Donáth (24 June 1938 - 1941) ( divorced)
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Emeric Pressburger Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Emeric Pressburger worth at the age of 86 years old? Emeric Pressburger’s income source is mostly from being a successful Writer. He is from Austria. We have estimated Emeric Pressburger's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

The Spy in Black (1939)£250
Contraband (1940)£1,000
One of Our Aircraft Is Missing (1942)£3,000
Squadron Leader X (1943)£1,500
The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1943)£2,500 + 12.5% of profits
Wanted for Murder (1946)£175
A Matter of Life and Death (1946)£5,000 + 12.5% of profits
The Red Shoes (1948)18.75% of profits
Oh... Rosalinda!! (1955)£6,500
Men Against Britannia (1957)£175

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1934

His novel "The Miracle of St. Anthony's Lane" was written for Kurt Gerron to film in 1934. It had been optioned to make a film at least four times, and each time it was not made so the rights reverted to Pressburger. He said he could retire if he had a few more stories like that. It was finally filmed as Miracle in Soho (1957) in 1957.

1940

He and Michael Powell directed Esmond Knight in five films: : Blackout (1940), A Canterbury Tale (1944), Black Narcissus (1947), The Red Shoes (1948) and Gone to Earth (1950).

1960

Two of his 1960s screenplays - Operation Crossbow (1965) and They're a Weird Mob (1966) - are credited to "Richard Imrie." Pressburger wanted to help out his old friend Michael Powell, who directed the latter, but also wanted to start a new career as a writer of novels as well as films.

1962

Member of the 'Official Competition' jury at the 12th Berlin International Film Festival in 1962.

1970

In 1970 the British Film Institute (BFI) held its first retrospective of the works of he land Michael Powell. Fourteen films were shown and the booklet "Michael Powell in Collaboration with Emeric Pressburger" by Kevin Gough-Yates was published to accompany the season.

1978

Received a BFI Special Award (with Michael Powell) in 1978.

1996

His grandson Andrew MacDonald is a film producer (Trainspotting (1996)).

2014

In 2014 an English Heritage Blue Plaque was erected to commemorate him and Michael Powell at their old offices in London. The plaque was unveiled by Martin Scorsese and Thelma Schoonmaker.