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Friedrich Wilhelm Murnau , also known as F. W. Murnau, was a German film director, producer, and screenwriter . He was born on December 28, 1888, in Bielefeld, Germany . Murnau studied at Heidelberg University . He was a citizen of Germany and held German nationality .
Murnau is known for his work in the genre of horror films and was also a film producer and filmmaker . He directed various films, such as 'Satanas' , 'Evening – Night – Morning' , 'The Head of Janus' , and 'The Last Laugh' . He is also recognized for directing 'Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans' , 'City Girl' , and 'Tabu: A Story of the South Seas' .
Murnau was a member of the board of directors for the film 'Nosferatu' . He passed away on March 11, 1931, in Santa Barbara, California .
