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Jörn Donner (Jörn Johan Donner) was born on 5 February, 1933 in Helsinki, Finland, is a producer,director,writer. Discover Jörn Donner'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 87 years old?
| Popular As |
Jörn Johan Donner |
| Occupation |
producer,director,writer |
| Age |
87 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Born |
5 February 1933 |
| Birthday |
5 February |
| Birthplace |
Helsinki, Finland |
| Date of death |
30 January, 2020 |
| Died Place |
Helsinki, Finland |
| Nationality |
Finland
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He is a member of famous Producer with the age 87 years old group.
Jörn Donner Height, Weight & Measurements
At 87 years old, Jörn Donner height is 5' 10¾" (1.8 m) .
| Physical Status |
| Height |
5' 10¾" (1.8 m) |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Jörn Donner's Wife?
His wife is Bitte Westerlund (1995 - 30 January 2020) ( his death) ( 2 children), Jeanette Bonnier (1974 - 1988) ( divorced), Inga-Britt Wiik (1954 - 1962) ( divorced) ( 2 children)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Bitte Westerlund (1995 - 30 January 2020) ( his death) ( 2 children), Jeanette Bonnier (1974 - 1988) ( divorced), Inga-Britt Wiik (1954 - 1962) ( divorced) ( 2 children) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Jörn Donner Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Jörn Donner worth at the age of 87 years old? Jörn Donner’s income source is mostly from being a successful Producer. He is from Finland. We have estimated Jörn Donner's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Producer |
Jörn Donner Social Network
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Timeline
Biography in: John Wakeman, editor. "World Film Directors, Volume Two, 1945- 1985". Pages 285-290. New York: The H.W. Wilson Company, 1988.
Jörn Donner grew up in a Swedish-speaking family belonging to the Finnish upper class. Already as a student he had radical leftist ideas displayed in magazines and newspapers. His first novel appeared in 1951 when Donner was only 18 years old.
He graduated from the University of Helsinki in 1959.
He formed his own production company Jörn Donner Productions in 1960.
In 1961 Donner moved to Sweden when the daily newspaper "Dagens Nyheter" hired him as a film critic.
After his directorial debut in 1963 Donner continued to work in film, mainly as a producer.
He returned to his home country in 1967. During his stay in Sweden he also directed his first feature film, "A Sunday in September".
He temporarily returned to Sweden in the 1970s to head the Swedish Film Institute. Again, Donner returned to his home country after a while. Donner is best known for his work as an author. He has written several novels.
Member of the jury at the Berlin International Film Festival in 1979
He produced Ingmar Bergman's critically acclaimed "Fanny and Alexander" in 1982 and is thereby the first Finn ever to receive an Academy Award. Ever since his early years as a student and struggling writer Donner has had an interest in politics. He has been a Member of Parliament in Finland and also an European MP.
He was awarded the Finlandia Prize in Literature in 1985 for "Father and Son". During the years he has also written many columns for large news papers in Finland.
Member of the jury at the Venice Film Festival in 1986.
Member of Parliament in Finland (1987-1995, 2007, 2013-2015).
After successfully supporting Social Democrat Ahtisaari's presidential campaign in 1994 he was appointed Finnish consul to Los Angeles. Donner soon returned back to Finland.
Finland's Consul General to Los Angeles (1995-1996).
Elected to the European parliament as a candidate for the socialist party in Finland in 1996. He did not run for re-election.
As of 2004, the only Finnish person to receive an Academy Award (collected an Oscar for Ingmar Bergman for Fanny and Alexander (1982)).
