Hans-Erich Korbschmitt was born on March 25, 1913 in Frankfurt an der Oder, Brandenburg, Germany. He was a director and writer, known for Rauhreif (1963), Brennende Ruhr (1967) and Trick 17 B (1966). He was married to Irene Korb. He died on April 23, 2001 in Berlin, Germany.