Erich von Däniken

1935-04-14 – 2026-01-10 (age 90) Zofingen, Switzerland

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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.

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Erich von Däniken

Known For

Chariots of the Gods

Chariots of the Gods

1970

as Self

The Case of the Ancient Astronauts

The Case of the Ancient Astronauts

1977

as Self

Mysteries of the Gods

Mysteries of the Gods

1976

as Self

The Meaning and Mystery of Life

The Meaning and Mystery of Life

2023

as Self

Erich von Däniken Die grossen Rätsel dieser Welt

Erich von Däniken Die grossen Rätsel dieser Welt

2001

as Narrator

Ancient Aliens Debunked

Ancient Aliens Debunked

2012

as Himself

Roswell: The UFO Uncover-up

Roswell: The UFO Uncover-up

1994

as Himself

Götterdämmerung

Götterdämmerung

2008

Ein Interview mit Dr. Axel Stoll. Der Film

Ein Interview mit Dr. Axel Stoll. Der Film

2015

as Himself

UFOs: From Legend to Reality

UFOs: From Legend to Reality

1994

as Self

Megalithic Underworld

Megalithic Underworld

2023

as self - Author

30 Jahre Erinnerungen an die Zukunft

30 Jahre Erinnerungen an die Zukunft

1998

as Self

Black Knight Satellite

Black Knight Satellite

2019

as Self

Erich von Däniken - Geheimnisvolles Ägypten

Erich von Däniken - Geheimnisvolles Ägypten

2011

as Himself - Presenter

Is There a Stargate?

Is There a Stargate?

2003

as Himself - Author, Chariots of the Gods