| Age | 37 (age at death) |
| Birthday | 14 May, 1945 |
| Birthplace | Bad Worishofen, Bavaria, Germany |
| Died | 10 June, 1982 |
| Place of Death | Munich, Bavaria, Germany |
| Height | 5' 9¼" (176 cm) |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Nationality | German |
| Occupation | Director |
| Claim to Fame | One of the leaders of New German Cinema |
Rainer Werner Fassbinder (31 May 1945 – 10 June 1982), sometimes credited as R. W. Fassbinder, was a West German filmmaker, actor, playwright, theatre director, composer, cinematographer, editor, and essayist. He is widely regarded as a prominent figure and catalyst of the New German Cinema movement.
