Erich von Däniken
Erich Anton Paul von Däniken (; German: [ˈeːrɪç fɔn ˈdɛːnɪkən]; born 14 April 1935) is a Swiss author of several pseudoscientific books which make claims about extraterrestrial influences on early human culture, including the best-selling Chariots of the Gods?, published in 1968. Von Däniken is one of the main figures responsible for popularizing the "paleo-contact" and ancient astronauts hypotheses.
The ideas put forth in his books are rejected by virtually all scientists and academics, who categorize his work as pseudohistory, pseudoarchaeology, and pseudoscience. Early in his career, he was convicted and served time for several counts of fraud or embezzlement, and wrote one of his books in prison.
Von Däniken was the co-founder of the Archaeology, Astronautics and SETI Research Association (AAS RA). He designed Mystery Park (now known as Jungfrau Park), a theme park located in Interlaken, Switzerland, that opened in May 2003.
Acted in
The Meaning and Mystery of Life
2023
Megalithic Underworld
2023
as self - Author
Mysterien Mitteleuropas
2020
as Self
Deep Space
2016
as Himself
Deep Space
2016
as Self
Ein Interview mit Dr. Axel Stoll. Der Film
2015
as Himself
In Search of Aliens
2014
as Self
Ancient Aliens Debunked
2012
as Himself
Erich von Däniken - Geheimnisvolles Ägypten
2011
as Himself - Presenter
Ancient Aliens
2010
as Self
Götterdämmerung
2008
Is There a Stargate?
2003
as Himself - Author, Chariots of the Gods
Langer Samstag
2002
as Self
Erich von Däniken Die grossen Rätsel dieser Welt
2001
as Narrator
UFOs: From Legend to Reality
1994
as Self
Roswell: The UFO Uncover-up
1994
as Himself
Erich von Däniken - Auf den Spuren der Allmächtigen
1993
Verstehen Sie Spaß?
1980
as Self
The Case of the Ancient Astronauts
1977
as Self
Auf los geht's los
1977
as Self
Musik & Gäste
1976
as Self
Mysteries of the Gods
1976
as Self
Je später der Abend
1973
as Self
Dalli Dalli
1971
as Self - Candidate
Chariots of the Gods
1970
as Self
Horizon
1964
as Self
Zeichen der Zeit
1957
as himself