Ernst Winar Explained

Ernst Winar
Birth Date:3 September 1894
Birth Place:Leiden, Netherlands
Occupation:Actor, film director
Birth Name:Wilhelm Joseph Karl Eichhoff
Other Names:Ernest Winar
Yearsactive:1916–1955
Spouse:Colette Brettel

Ernst Winar (born Wilhelm Joseph Carl Eichhoff; 3 September 1894  - 28 June 1978) was a Dutch actor and film director. He appeared in 34 films between 1916 and 1955. He also directed 14 films between 1922 and 1955. In 1920 he published Peccavi...???, a then-scandalous novel with a gay protagonist, co-written with fellow actor Adolphe Engers.[1]

Selected filmography

Notes and References

  1. Book: Komrij, Gerrit. Averechts. 248-59. Van de verkante keer (2). De Arbeiderspers. Amsterdam. 1980.