Hans-Erich Korbschmitt was born on March 25, 1913 in Frankfurt an der Oder, Brandenburg, Germany. He was a director and writer, known for Wenn du zu mir hältst (1962), Rauhreif (1963) and Flucht aus der Hölle (1960). He was previously married to Irene Korb. He died on April 23, 2001 in Berlin, Germany.