Jurek Becker date of birth:

September 30, 1937

How old was Jurek Becker when died?

59

Where was Jurek Becker born?

Łódź, Poland

When did Jurek Becker die?

March 14, 1997

What is Jurek Becker nationality?

German

What is Jurek Becker's occupation?

Writer

Short Biography

Jurek Becker (probably September 30, 1937 – March 14, 1997) was a Polish-born German writer, film-author and GDR dissident. His most famous novel is Jacob the Liar, which has been made into two films. He lived in Łódź during World War II for about two years and survived the Holocaust.