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Erich Kästner

Emil Erich Kästner (23 February 1899 – 29 July 1974) was a German author, poet, screenwriter and satirist, known primarily for his humorous, socially astute poetry and for children's books including Emil and the Detectives. He received the international Hans Christian Andersen Medal in 1960 for his autobiography Als ich ein kleiner Junge war.

Known for

Writing

Birthday

February 23, 1899

Deathday

July 29, 1974

Gender

Male

Known Movie Credits

49

Place of birth

Dresden, Germany
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