The Greatest 20th Century Film Directors

Birthdate: September 5, 1942

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Munich, Germany

Werner Herzog, one of the prominent figures of the New German Cinema era, has directed films such as Fitzcarraldo and Aguirre, and documentaries such as Grizzly Man. Named to TIME 100, he has written countless books and directed many operas. He was also seen playing The Client in The Mandalorian.