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Jörn Donner (Jörn Johan Donner) was born on 5 February, 1933 in Helsinki, Finland, is a Producer, Director, Writer. Discover Jörn Donner's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of Jörn Donner networth?
| Popular As |
Jörn Johan Donner |
| Occupation |
producer,director,writer |
| Age |
87 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Born |
5 February 1933 |
| Birthday |
5 February |
| Birthplace |
Helsinki, Finland |
| Date of death |
30 January, 2020 |
| Died Place |
Helsinki, Finland |
| Nationality |
Finland |
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Jörn Donner Height, Weight & Measurements
At 87 years old, Jörn Donner height
is 5' 10¾" (1.8 m) .
| Physical Status |
| Height |
5' 10¾" (1.8 m) |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Jörn Donner's Wife?
His wife is Bitte Westerlund (1995 - 30 January 2020) ( his death) ( 2 children), Jeanette Bonnier (1974 - 1988) ( divorced), Inga-Britt Wiik (1954 - 1962) ( divorced) ( 2 children)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Bitte Westerlund (1995 - 30 January 2020) ( his death) ( 2 children), Jeanette Bonnier (1974 - 1988) ( divorced), Inga-Britt Wiik (1954 - 1962) ( divorced) ( 2 children) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Jörn Donner Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Jörn Donner worth at the age of 87 years old? Jörn Donner’s income source is mostly from being a successful Producer. He is from Finland. We have estimated
Jörn Donner's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Producer |
Jörn Donner Social Network
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Timeline
As of 2004, the only Finnish person to receive an Academy Award (collected an Oscar for Ingmar Bergman for Fanny and Alexander (1982)).
Elected to the European parliament as a candidate for the socialist party in Finland in 1996. He did not run for re-election.
Finland's Consul General to Los Angeles (1995-1996).
After successfully supporting Social Democrat Ahtisaari's presidential campaign in 1994 he was appointed Finnish consul to Los Angeles. Donner soon returned back to Finland.
Member of Parliament in Finland (1987-1995, 2007, 2013-2015).
Member of the jury at the Venice Film Festival in 1986.
He was awarded the Finlandia Prize in Literature in 1985 for "Father and Son". During the years he has also written many columns for large news papers in Finland.
He produced Ingmar Bergman's critically acclaimed "Fanny and Alexander" in 1982 and is thereby the first Finn ever to receive an Academy Award. Ever since his early years as a student and struggling writer Donner has had an interest in politics. He has been a Member of Parliament in Finland and also an European MP.
Member of the jury at the Berlin International Film Festival in 1979
He temporarily returned to Sweden in the 1970s to head the Swedish Film Institute. Again, Donner returned to his home country after a while. Donner is best known for his work as an author. He has written several novels.
He returned to his home country in 1967. During his stay in Sweden he also directed his first feature film, "A Sunday in September".
After his directorial debut in 1963 Donner continued to work in film, mainly as a producer.
In 1961 Donner moved to Sweden when the daily newspaper "Dagens Nyheter" hired him as a film critic.
He formed his own production company Jörn Donner Productions in 1960.
He graduated from the University of Helsinki in 1959.
Jörn Donner grew up in a Swedish-speaking family belonging to the Finnish upper class. Already as a student he had radical leftist ideas displayed in magazines and newspapers. His first novel appeared in 1951 when Donner was only 18 years old.
Biography in: John Wakeman, editor. "World Film Directors, Volume Two, 1945- 1985". Pages 285-290. New York: The H.W. Wilson Company, 1988.
