| First Name | F.W. |
| Last Name | Murnau |
| Full Name at Birth | Friedrich Wilhelm Plumpe |
| Age | 42 (age at death) |
| Date of Birth | December 28, 1888 |
| Birthplace | Bielefeld, North-Rhine-Westphalia |
| Date of Death | March 11, 1931 |
| Cause of Death | road accident |
| Height | 6' 9" (206 cm) |
| Build | Average |
| Star Sign | Capricorn |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Nationality | German |
| University | University of Heidelberg |
| Occupation Category | Director |
Friedrich Wilhelm "F. W." Murnau (December 28, 1888 – March 11, 1931) was one of the most influential German film directors of the silent era, and a prominent figure in the expressionist movement in German cinema during the 1920s. Although some of Murnau's films have been lost, most still survive.
Selected F.W. Murnau film and TV show credits: