Erich von Däniken

Actor

April 14, 1935 (90 years)

† January 10, 2026

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

7.1

Ancient Aliens

Self

Did intelligent beings from outer space visit Earth thousands of years ago? From the age of the dinosaurs to ancient Egypt, from early cave drawings to continued mass sightings in the US, each episode gives historic depth to the questions, speculations, provocative controversies, first-hand accounts and grounded theories surrounding this age old debate.

6.8

Kölner Treff

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6.6

NDR Talk Show

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5.4

Wetten, dass..?

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A long-running German-language entertainment television show based on the format of the British show You Bet! and the American show Wanna Bet?.

5.3

Riverboat

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2.8

ZDF-Fernsehgarten

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4.3

Beckmann

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Reinhold Beckmann hosts a weekly talk show.

9.3

Dalli Dalli

Self - Candidate

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7.0

Boulevard Bio

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4.7

Verstehen Sie Spaß?

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8.0

Auf los geht's los

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Music & Guests

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7.2

Deep Space

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From the moment the real space race began, it was enshrouded with secrecy and disinformation. Now reports of extraterrestrial beings on Earth, suppressed advanced technologies and expansive government cover-ups are making their way into mass consciousness. But we have all been denied the whole story by those who would benefit from our continuing ignorance. What has been hidden will become evident as the pieces of this intricate puzzle are finally put together. Gaia brings together the best minds in their fields to shed new light on an extremely controversial subject which can no longer remain hidden or denied. It is up to you to evaluate the evidence and decide where you stand on the question of humanity's presence in Deep Space.

6.0

In Search of Aliens

Self

From the lost city of Atlantis to the Loch Ness Monster to the mystery of the Nazca Lines, the world is filled with tales of mysterious locations, mythical creatures and strange occurrences. But could these extraordinary stories and theories turn out to be stranger-than-fiction truths? If so, might there be an extraterrestrial explanation for these phenomena? IN SEARCH OF ALIENS follows Giorgio Tsoukalos, an Ancient Astronaut theorist and leading contributor to Ancient Aliens, as he explores the fascinating evidence behind some of the Earth’s most famous mysteries. Through Giorgio’s research of various sites around the world and meetings with scientists, witnesses and experts; this one-hour non-fiction series delves into the unknown and examines clues that could prove a possible extraterrestrial connection within some of the world’s greatest unsolved mysteries.

8.0

Erich von Däniken - Auf den Spuren der Allmächtigen

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5.7

Mysteries of the Gods

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William Shatner explores the theory that the U.S. government is involved in a cover-up of visiting alien spacecraft. Based on a book by Erich von Däniken, this documentary contains evidence of extraterrestrial life here on earth. Proof discovered through photographs taken by scientists and evidence of actual voyages found by archaeologists.

6.5

Chariots of the Gods

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Documentary based on the book by Erich von Däniken concerning the ancient mysteries of the world, such as the pyramids of Egypt and Mexico, ancient cave drawings, the monuments of Easter Island, etc., and the fact that these things and modern civilisation could have been influenced by extraterrestrial visitations hundreds (or perhaps thousands) of years ago.

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Götterdämmerung

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2.0

The Meaning and Mystery of Life

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What is the meaning of life? What is love, humor, fear and death? Is it all just a dream? Who are we and where are we heading? Will we wake up, will we remember?

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UFOs: From Legend to Reality

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UFO sightings, controversial photographs of alien bodies, eyewitness accounts and rare footage suggest the possibility of extraterrestrial visitors. This documentary features "Chariots of the Gods?" author Erich von Daniken, as well as Cambridge University professor Ruper Sheldrake and Chris Griscom, a sergeant of the UK police.