Michael Verhoeven
Michael Verhoeven | |
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Verhoeven in 2009 | |
| Born | 13 July 1938 |
| Died | 22 April 2024 (aged 85) Grünwald, Bavaria, Germany |
| Occupations | Film director, screenwriter, producer, actor |
| Years active | 1967–2024 |
| Spouse | |
| Children | Simon Verhoeven Luca Verhoeven |
| Father | Paul Verhoeven |
| Relatives | Lis Verhoeven (sister) |
Michael Alexander Verhoeven (13 July 1938 – 22 April 2024) was a German film director, screenwriter, film and television producer, and actor. He was also a qualified Doctor of Medicine.
He was considered a political filmmaker. He also achieved international success with films such as (The White Rose) and The Nasty Girl (1990). He was a filmmaker with a strong stance who dealt intensively with topics such as repression, guilt, and unresolved aspects of German history.