Willy Schmidt-Gentner
(1894-1964)

German and Austrian film score composer (1894-1964) – Willy Schmidt-Gentner was born in Neustadt am Rennsteig (Municipality in Thuringia, Germany) on April 6th, 1894 and died in Vienna (Capital of and state in Austria) on February 12th, 1964 at the age of 69. Today Willy Schmidt-Gentner would be 130 years old.

Age

how old was Willy Schmidt-Gentner when he died?

Willy Schmidt-Gentner died in 1964 at the age of 69.

Biographical data

Birthday	April 6th, 1894 (Friday)
Place of Birth	Neustadt am Rennsteig Municipality in Thuringia, Germany
Death Date	February 12th, 1964 (Wednesday)
Death place	Vienna Capital of and state in Austria
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aries (The Ram) ♈
Chinese Zodiac	Horse 馬

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Willy Schmidt-Gentner

Birthday

When was Willy Schmidt-Gentner born?

Willy Schmidt-Gentner was born on April 6th, 1894.

Death

When did Willy Schmidt-Gentner die?

Willy Schmidt-Gentner died on February 12th, 1964 at the age of 69 in Vienna (Capital of and state in Austria). Today Willy Schmidt-Gentner would be 130 years old.