About Theo Nischwitz
Lived 1913 – 1994 (aged 81). Theo Nischwitz was a German cinematographer and special effects.
Theo Nischwitz (1913–1994) was a German cinematographer and special effects expert. Following the Second World War he was head of special effects at the Munich-based Bavaria Film. He was married to the film editor Gertrud Hinz.
Selected filmography
Cinematographer The Crew of the Dora (1943) Nights on the Road (1952)
Special effects Bombs on Monte Carlo (1931) F.P.1 (1933) Amphitryon (1935) The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1943) Wherever the Trains Travel (1949) The Haunted Castle (1960)
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Who was Theo Nischwitz?
German cinematoggrapher (1913-1994)
When was Theo Nischwitz born?
Theo Nischwitz was born on 27 April 1913 in Berlin.
When did Theo Nischwitz die?
Theo Nischwitz died on 14 July 1994 in Grünwald.
What was Theo Nischwitz's occupation?
Theo Nischwitz was a cinematographer and special effects.
What nationality was Theo Nischwitz?
Theo Nischwitz was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Theo Nischwitz. https://biography.guide/theo-nischwitz/
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