Kurt Wilhelm was born on March 8, 1923 in Munich, Germany. He was a director and writer, known for
Vater Seidl und sein Sohn (1976),
Der Zigeunerbaron (1962) and
Die Geschichte vom Brandner Kaspar (2008). He was married to Rita Wilhelm. He died on December 25, 2009 in Straßlach, Munich, Bavaria, Germany.