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