Known for

Acting

Born

Apr 14, 1935

Died

Jan 10, 2026 (aged 90)

Place of birth

Zofingen, Switzerland

Erich von Däniken

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.

Titles

Ancient Aliens

Series • 2010

Wetten, dass..?

Series • 1981

Deep Space

Series • 2016

Chariots of the Gods

Movie • 1970

In Search of Aliens

Series • 2014

The Meaning and Mystery of Life

Movie • 2023

Ancient Aliens Debunked

Movie • 2012

Mysteries of the Gods

Movie • 1976

UFOs: From Legend to Reality

Movie • 1994

Ein Interview mit Dr. Axel Stoll. Der Film

Movie • 2015