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Jacob Grimm

Bio: German philologist, jurist, and mythologist. He is known as the discoverer of Grimm's law (linguistics), the co-author with his brother Wilhelm of the monumental Deutsches Wörterbuch, the author of Deutsche Mythologie and, more popularly, as one of the Brothers Grimm and the editor of Grimm's Fairy Tales

Born: Tue, Jan 04 1785

Birthplace: Hanau, Germany

Death: Sun, Sep 20 1863

Jacob Grimm is 78 years old

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Fiego and the Magic Fish

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Fiego and the Magic Fish as 'Original Story'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 11 2024

Red Wolf

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Red Wolf as 'Original Story'.

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 08 2024

There Was Once...

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in There Was Once... as 'Book'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 29 2022

L'Amour vainqueur

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in L'Amour vainqueur as 'Original Story'.

Movie Released: Sun, Aug 01 2021

Gretel & Hansel

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Gretel & Hansel as 'Original Story'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 30 2020

White as Snow

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in White as Snow as 'Original Story'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 10 2019

Der süße Brei

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Der süße Brei as 'Novel'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 24 2018

The Girl Without Hands

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in The Girl Without Hands as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 14 2016

The Curse of Sleeping Beauty

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in The Curse of Sleeping Beauty as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 05 2016

Engelbert Humperdinck - Hänsel & Gretel

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Engelbert Humperdinck - Hänsel & Gretel as 'Original Story'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 24 2015

Sleeping Beauty

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Sleeping Beauty as 'Original Story'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 13 2014

Die sechs Schwäne

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Die sechs Schwäne as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 26 2012

Mirror Mirror

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Mirror Mirror as 'Original Story'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 15 2012

Scarlet

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Scarlet as 'Original Story'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 10 2011

The Seven Ravens

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in The Seven Ravens as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2011

Aschenputtel

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Aschenputtel as 'Author'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 24 2010

Tangled

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Tangled as 'Original Story'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 24 2010

Die Bremer Stadtmusikanten

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Die Bremer Stadtmusikanten as 'Novel'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 02 2010

La Vraie Fiancée

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in La Vraie Fiancée as 'Original Story'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 19 2009

The Muscular Princesses

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in The Muscular Princesses as 'Original Film Writer'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 13 2009

Who's Hungry?

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Who's Hungry? as 'Novel'.

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 27 2009

Frau Holle

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Frau Holle as 'Novel'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 2008

Dornröschen

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Dornröschen as 'Novel'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 24 2008

The Metropolitan Opera: Hansel and Gretel

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in The Metropolitan Opera: Hansel and Gretel as 'Original Story'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2008

Rumpelstilzchen

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Rumpelstilzchen as 'Novel'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 24 2007

Hansel and Gretel

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Hansel and Gretel as 'Book'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 12 2007

Red Riding Hood

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Red Riding Hood as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 27 2006

Hänsel und Gretel

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Hänsel und Gretel as 'Author'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 28 2006

Baba Yaga

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Baba Yaga as 'Original Concept'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 01 2006

Snow White

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Snow White as 'Original Story'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 28 2001

The Fearless Four

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in The Fearless Four as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 02 1997

Hansel & Gretel

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Hansel & Gretel as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1997

Snow White

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Snow White as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 27 1995

Snow White

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Snow White as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 05 1992

The Frog Prince

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in The Frog Prince as 'Original Story'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 25 1991

Der Wolf und die sieben Geißlein

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Der Wolf und die sieben Geißlein as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 19 1991

Timeless Tales: Rapunzel

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Timeless Tales: Rapunzel as 'Original Story'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 27 1990

Timeless Tales: The Elves and the Shoemaker

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Timeless Tales: The Elves and the Shoemaker as 'Original Story'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 27 1990

Timeless Tales: Rumpelstiltzkin

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Timeless Tales: Rumpelstiltzkin as 'Original Story'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 27 1990

Briar-Rose or the Sleeping Beauty

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Briar-Rose or the Sleeping Beauty as 'Original Story'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 10 1990

Extraterrestrial Cat in Boots

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Extraterrestrial Cat in Boots as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1990

Sleeping Beauty

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Sleeping Beauty as 'Original Story'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1990

The Goose Princess

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in The Goose Princess as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 29 1989

Rapunzel, or The Magic of Tears

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Rapunzel, or The Magic of Tears as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 26 1988

Hansel and Gretel

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Hansel and Gretel as 'Original Story'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 10 1988

Iron Hans

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Iron Hans as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 25 1988

Die Bremer Stadtmusikanten

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Die Bremer Stadtmusikanten as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 15 1988

The Frog Prince

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in The Frog Prince as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 26 1988

Snow White

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Snow White as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 14 1987

The Golden Bird

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in The Golden Bird as 'Author'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 14 1987

Jorinde und Joringel

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Jorinde und Joringel as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 24 1986

Der Bärenhäuter

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Der Bärenhäuter as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 23 1986

The Feather Fairy

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in The Feather Fairy as 'Book'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 01 1985

Berg Simeli

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Berg Simeli as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 14 1984

King Thrushbeard

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in King Thrushbeard as 'Short Story'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 01 1984

The Boy Who Left Home to Find Out About the Shivers

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in The Boy Who Left Home to Find Out About the Shivers as 'Short Story'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 17 1984

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jul 16 1984

The Farmer's Clever Daughter

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in The Farmer's Clever Daughter as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 09 1984

Pot of Porridge

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Pot of Porridge as 'Original Story'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1984

Hansel and Gretel

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Hansel and Gretel as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 05 1983

Snow-White and Rose-Red

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Snow-White and Rose-Red as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 19 1983

Hansel & Gretel - The Met

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Hansel & Gretel - The Met as 'Original Story'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 01 1982

The Prince Beyond the Seven Seas

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in The Prince Beyond the Seven Seas as 'Original Story'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 27 1982

Rumpelstiltskin

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Rumpelstiltskin as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 16 1982

O smelom krajčírikovi

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in O smelom krajčírikovi as 'Book'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1982

Godfather Death

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Godfather Death as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 27 1980

Sestřičky růží

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Sestřičky růží as 'Book'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 26 1980

The Sorcerer's Apprentice

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in The Sorcerer's Apprentice as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 29 1980

The Goose-Girl at the Fountain

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in The Goose-Girl at the Fountain as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 22 1979

Snow-White and Rose-Red

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Snow-White and Rose-Red as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 05 1979

Der Meisterdieb

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Der Meisterdieb as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 23 1979

The Dancing Princesses

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in The Dancing Princesses as 'Short Story'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1978

The Youth Who Wanted to Shiver

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in The Youth Who Wanted to Shiver as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1978

The Worn-Out Dancing Shoes

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in The Worn-Out Dancing Shoes as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 24 1977

Who's Afraid of the Devil

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Who's Afraid of the Devil as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 04 1977

Rotkäppchen

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Rotkäppchen as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 25 1977

Once Upon a Brothers Grimm

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Once Upon a Brothers Grimm as 'Characters'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 23 1977

The Wild Swans

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in The Wild Swans as 'Original Story'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 19 1977

Hans in Luck

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Hans in Luck as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 05 1976

Die Geschichte vom Fischer und seiner Frau

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Die Geschichte vom Fischer und seiner Frau as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 09 1976

The Blue Light

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in The Blue Light as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 14 1976

Fushigi Naido

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Fushigi Naido as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1973

Sechse kommen durch die Welt

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Sechse kommen durch die Welt as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 18 1972

Der arme Müllerbursch und das Kätzchen

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Der arme Müllerbursch und das Kätzchen as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 18 1971

Sleeping Beauty

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Sleeping Beauty as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 26 1971

Clever

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Clever as 'Author'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 12 1971

Tischlein deck dich

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Tischlein deck dich as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 20 1970

Die sieben Raben

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Die sieben Raben as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 03 1970

Story Theatre

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Story Theatre as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 28 1969

The Bremen Town Musicians

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in The Bremen Town Musicians as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 10 1969

The Farmer's Clever Daughter

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in The Farmer's Clever Daughter as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 23 1969

Das Waldhaus

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Das Waldhaus as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 18 1968

Der gestiefelte Kater

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Der gestiefelte Kater as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 29 1968

Dornröschen

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Dornröschen as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 09 1968

King Thrushbeard

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in King Thrushbeard as 'Novel'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 01 1965

The Golden Goose

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in The Golden Goose as 'Novel'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 26 1964

The Brave Tailor

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in The Brave Tailor as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 23 1964

Das tapfere Schneiderlein

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Das tapfere Schneiderlein as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 17 1964

Mother Holly

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Mother Holly as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 12 1963

The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 07 1962

Rotkäppchen

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Rotkäppchen as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 12 1962

Snow White

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Snow White as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 05 1961

Das hölzerne Kälbchen

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Das hölzerne Kälbchen as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 07 1961

Rumpelstiltskin and the Golden Secret

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Rumpelstiltskin and the Golden Secret as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 29 1960

Mori no Ongakutai

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Mori no Ongakutai as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1960

The Town Musicians of Bremen

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in The Town Musicians of Bremen as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 25 1959

Vom mutigen Hans

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Vom mutigen Hans as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 28 1959

Tom Thumb

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Tom Thumb as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 04 1958

Jorinde und Joringel

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Jorinde und Joringel as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 04 1958

The Singing Ringing Tree

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in The Singing Ringing Tree as 'Novel'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 13 1957

The Goose Girl

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in The Goose Girl as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 01 1957

The Brave Little Tailor

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in The Brave Little Tailor as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 27 1956

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 27 1955

Der Teufel mit den drei goldenen Haaren

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Der Teufel mit den drei goldenen Haaren as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 20 1955

Der Froschkönig

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Der Froschkönig as 'Novel'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 25 1954

Little Red Riding Hood

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Little Red Riding Hood as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 09 1954

Hansel and Gretel

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Hansel and Gretel as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 12 1954

Brüderchen und Schwesterchen

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Brüderchen und Schwesterchen as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 24 1953

Hans im Glück

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Hans im Glück as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 18 1949

Prinsessa Ruusunen

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Prinsessa Ruusunen as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 08 1949

Have You Got Any Castles?

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Have You Got Any Castles? as 'Characters'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 25 1938

The Merry Musicians

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in The Merry Musicians as 'Novel'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 16 1938

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs as 'Original Story'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 14 1938

The Seven Ravens

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in The Seven Ravens as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 02 1937

Von einem, der auszog, das Gruseln zu lernen

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Von einem, der auszog, das Gruseln zu lernen as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 01 1935

Die Bremer Stadtmusikanten

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Die Bremer Stadtmusikanten as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 30 1935

Puss in Boots

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Puss in Boots as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1935

Hansel and Gretel

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Hansel and Gretel as 'Original Story'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 26 1923

Jorinde and Joringel

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Jorinde and Joringel as 'Original Story'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1922

Cinderella

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Cinderella as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1922

Snow White

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Snow White as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 24 1916

Snow White in the Dark Woods

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Snow White in the Dark Woods as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1916

Cinderella

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Cinderella as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 01 1912

Snow White and the Evil Queen

Jacob Grimm will be 78+ in Snow White and the Evil Queen as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Unreleased

Snow White Returns

Jacob Grimm will be 78+ in Snow White Returns as 'Characters'.

Movie Released: Unreleased

Rose Red

Jacob Grimm will be 78+ in Rose Red as 'Characters'.

Movie Released: Unreleased

Tangled

Jacob Grimm will be 78+ in Tangled as 'Original Story'.

Movie Released: Unreleased

Fairy Tale Forest: Flower of the Dawn

Jacob Grimm will be 78+ in Fairy Tale Forest: Flower of the Dawn as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Unreleased

Uncanny Stories

Jacob Grimm will be 78+ in Uncanny Stories as 'Author'.

Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages

The Story of Cinderella

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in The Story of Cinderella as 'Writer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 04 1996

Strom pohádek

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Strom pohádek as 'Short Story, Book'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 01 1987

Německé pohádky

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Německé pohádky as 'Original Story'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 06 1973

Festival of Family Classics

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Festival of Family Classics as 'Story'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1972

The Bremen Town Musicians

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in The Bremen Town Musicians as 'Story'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 10 1969

Shirley Temple's Storybook

Jacob Grimm would have been no older than 78 in Shirley Temple's Storybook as 'Original Story'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 12 1958