Joseph Vilsmaier
| Joseph Vilsmaier | |
|---|---|
| Born | 24 January 1939 Munich, Bavaria, Nazi Germany | 
| Died | 11 February 2020 (aged 81) Munich, Bavaria, Germany | 
| Occupation | Film director | 
| Years active | 1970–2020 | 
Joseph Vilsmaier (pronounced [ˈjoːzɛf ˈfɪlsmaɪ.ɐ] ⓘ, 24 January 1939 – 11 February 2020) was a German film director who began his career as a technician and cameraman. He is internationally known for films such as Comedian Harmonists.