Erich Kästner

Emil Erich Kästner (23 February 1899 – 29 July 1974) was a German author, poet, screenwriter and satirist, known primarily for his humorous, socially astute poetry and for children's books including Emil and the Detectives. He received the international Hans Christian Andersen Medal in 1960 for his autobiography Als ich ein kleiner Junge war.

Erich Kästner is known for work in writing across film and television. New Release currently presents 26 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Three Men in the Snow (1955), Two Times Lotte (1950), Die Drehscheibe (1964), German Film Award (1951), The Parent Trap (1998), Bavarian Film Awards (1979), The Parent Trap (1961), Animals United (2010). The recorded credits span 1931 to 2026, including 21 movies and 5 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.