
Erich von Däniken
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- April 14, 1935
- Died
- January 10, 2026
- Birthplace
- Zofingen, Switzerland
Erich von Däniken was a Swiss author and writer who introduced the pseudoscientific field of pre-astronautics to a wide readership. His books became bestsellers and were translated into numerous languages; two were made into films, and other films are based on von Däniken's ideas.
Filmography

The Meaning and Mystery of Life 2023
as Self

Megalithic Underworld 2023
as self - Author

Black Knight Satellite 2019
as Self

Ein Interview mit Dr. Axel Stoll. Der Film 2015
as Himself

Ancient Aliens Debunked 2012
as Himself

Erich von Däniken - Geheimnisvolles Ägypten 2011
as Himself - Presenter

Götterdämmerung 2008
Actor

Is There a Stargate? 2003
as Himself - Author, Chariots of the Gods

Erich von Däniken Die grossen Rätsel dieser Welt 2001
as Narrator, Director

30 Jahre Erinnerungen an die Zukunft 1998
as Self

UFOs: From Legend to Reality 1994
as Self

Roswell: The UFO Uncover-up 1994
as Himself

The Case of the Ancient Astronauts 1977
as Self

Mysteries of the Gods 1976
as Self, Author

In Search of Ancient Astronauts 1973
Book

Chariots of the Gods 1970
as Self, Original Story
Credits from TMDB.