Meinolf Zurhorst
Meinolf Zurhorst (* 1953 in Bergisch Gladbach ) is a German film journalist and producer as well as the author of numerous non-fiction books.
Life
Meinolf Zurhorst studied theater , film and television studies as well as art history , ethnology and philosophy . From 1977 he was a freelance writer for various newspapers and magazines and was also active in television. He specialized in film art and wrote several non-fiction books on film history , including the lexicon of crime films . In addition, between 1983 and 1997 he wrote numerous biographies on internationally popular film stars such as Robert De Niro , Jack Nicholson , Julia Roberts , Tom Hanks , Richard Gere , Gérard Depardieu , Lino Ventura , Robin Williams , Demi Moore and Mickey for the “ Heyne Filmbibliothek ” series of non-fiction books Rourke . As a film critic , he was also a regular contributor to the well-known Fischer Film Almanac . Zurhorst also worked as a film and video producer. Today he is the editor-in-chief of the “Feature Film III” department of ZDF and Arte .
Fonts (selection)
- together with Hans-G. Kellner, JM Thie, Georg Seeßlen : The gangster film. Directors, stars, authors, specialists, topics and films from A to Z. Encyclopedia of Popular Films (Volume 8), Munich 1977 ( ISBN 3-88144-118-2 or ISBN 3-88144-128-X )
- together with Lothar Just: Jack Nicholson . His films - his life. Heyne-Filmbibliothek (Volume 52), Munich 1983 (3rd edition 1990, ISBN 3-453-86052-7 )
- together with Lothar Just: Lino Ventura . His films - his life. Heyne Film Library (Volume 65), Munich 1984 ( ISBN 3-453-86065-9 )
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Lexicon of crime films. 350 films from 1900 - 1985. Munich 1985 ( ISBN 3-453-02175-4 )
- completely revised new edition in 1993 under the title: Lexikon des Kriminalfilms. With more than 400 films from 1900 until today. Munich ( ISBN 3-453-05210-2 )
- Robert De Niro . His films - his life. Heyne-Filmbibliothek (Volume 108), Munich 1987 (4th edition 1998, ISBN 3-453-00121-4 )
- The new faces of Hollywood . Heyne Film Library (Volume 123), Munich 1988 ( ISBN 3-453-02626-8 )
- Mickey Rourke . His films - his life. Heyne Film Library (Volume 129), Munich 1989 ( ISBN 3-453-03011-7 )
- The new sex goddesses. Heyne Film Library (Volume 148), Munich 1990 ( ISBN 3-453-04129-1 )
- Gérard Depardieu . His films, his life. Heyne Film and Television Library (Volume 162), Munich 1991 ( ISBN 3-453-05237-4 )
- Isabelle Adjani . Your films - your life. Heyne Film and Television Library (Volume 163), Munich 1992 ( ISBN 3-453-05238-2 )
- together with Heiko R. Blum : Mario Adorf . His films - his life. Heyne Film Library (Volume 176), Munich 1992 ( ISBN 3-453-05972-7 )
- Julia Roberts . "Pretty woman". Heyne-Filmbibliothek (Volume 168), Munich 1992 (3rd, updated edition 1999, ISBN 3-453-05757-0 )
- Richard Gere . His films - his life. Heyne-Filmbibliothek (Volume 180), Munich 1993 (2nd edition 1994, ISBN 3-453-05976-X )
- Robin Williams . The serious comedian. Heyne Film Library (Volume 208), Munich 1994 ( ISBN 3-453-08122-6 )
- Tom Hanks . The wise fool. Heyne Film Library (Volume 229), Munich 1995 ( ISBN 3-453-09058-6 )
- Demi Moore . Lady and Vamp. Heyne Film Library (Volume 248), Munich 1997 ( ISBN 3-453-11858-8 )
Web links
- Literature by and about Meinolf Zurhorst in the catalog of the German National Library
personal data | |
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SURNAME | Zurhorst, Meinolf |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German journalist, non-fiction author and film producer |
DATE OF BIRTH | 1953 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Bergisch Gladbach |