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DOB: March 23, 1942

Background: Haneke is an Austrian filmmaker born in Munich, Germany. He studied philosophy, psychology, and drama at the University of Vienna.

Filmography: His films include "Funny Games" (1998) and its 2007 English-language remake, "The Piano Teacher" (2001), "Cache" (2005), "The White Ribbon" (2009), and "Amour" (2012).
 

Academy Awards: Win - Best Foreign Language Film ("Amour," 2012)

Best Foreign Language Film Nomination
"The White Ribbon" (2009); lost to "The Secret in Their Eyes"

Best Director Nomination
"Amour" (2012); lost to Ang Lee ("Life of Pi")

Best Original Screenplay Nomination
"Amour" (2012); lost to Quentin Tarantino ("Django Unchained")

Golden Globes: Win - Best Foreign Film ("Amour," 2013)