Egon Eis | |
|---|---|
| Born | 6 October 1910 Vienna, Austria |
| Died | 6 September 1994 (aged 83) Munich, Germany |
| Occupation | Screenwriter |
| Years active | 1930-1983 |
Egon Eis, born Egon Eisler (6 October 1910 – 6 September 1994) was an Austrian screenwriter. He wrote for nearly 50 films between 1930 and 1983. Eis was forced into exile during the Nazi era, but returned to work in the German film industry after the Second World War where he worked on the popular series of Edgar Wallace films as well as other projects. He was born in Vienna, Austria and died in Munich, Germany. His brother Otto Eis was also a screenwriter.[1]