Werner Egk was born on May 17, 1901 in Auchsesheim, Donauwörth, Bavaria, Germany. He was a composer and writer, known for Der Herr vom andern Stern (1948), Jungens (1941) and Altes Herz geht auf die Reise (1947). He was married to Elisabeth Karl. He died on July 10, 1983 in Inning am Ammersee, Bavaria, Germany.
