Date of Birth: June 22, 1965
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Biography
Uwe Boll is a German filmmaker, known for his work primarily in the video game adaptation genre. He was born on June 22, 1965, in Wermelskirchen, Germany. Boll is often a polarizing figure in the film industry, receiving both praise and criticism for his unique approach to filmmaking. He studied at the University of Cologne and later earned a doctorate in literature. Boll began his career in the 1990s and gained notoriety in the early 2000s with a series of films based on popular video games such as “House of the Dead,” “Alone in the Dark,” and “BloodRayne.” Despite often receiving negative reviews from critics, Boll’s films have maintained a cult following and he has become a notable figure in the realm of independent and genre cinema. In addition to filmmaking, Boll has also ventured into the restaurant business, opening Bauhaus Restaurant in Vancouver, Canada.
5 Interesting Facts about Uwe Boll
1. Uwe Boll holds a doctorate in literature from the University of Cologne.
2. He is known for challenging his critics to boxing matches, famously beating four of them in 2006.
3. Boll has been nominated for and won several Golden Raspberry Awards for his films.
4. He once launched a petition to stop making movies if it received one million signatures.
5. Boll transitioned into the culinary world by opening Bauhaus Restaurant, which has received positive reviews.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Uwe Boll
1. “I think video games are a kind of art form, and I want to make movies based on them.”
2. “I am the only genius in the whole fucking business.”
3. “I make movies for the fans, not for the critics.”
4. “Alone in the Dark was a challenging movie to make, but I’m proud of it.”
5. “If you want to see a real movie, you have to watch independent films.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
The highest net worth achieved by Uwe Boll is estimated to be around $10 million.
Children
Uwe Boll has two children: a son named Odin and a daughter named Amelie.
Relevant Links
1. [Uwe Boll on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0093051/
2. [Uwe Boll on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uwe_Boll
3. [Uwe Boll’s Bauhaus Restaurant](https://bauhaus-restaurant.com/
