Austrian movie stars died at 47

Here are 1 famous actors from Austria died at 47:

Siegfried Breuer

Siegfried Breuer (June 24, 1906 Vienna-February 1, 1954 Göttingen) was an Austrian film director, screenwriter and actor. His children are Siegfried Breuer Jr. and .

Elfriede Ott, who are also actors. Breuer started his career in the entertainment industry as a stage actor, performing in theaters in Vienna and Berlin. In the 1930s, he transitioned to film and started directing and writing screenplays. He became a prominent figure in the Austrian film industry, known for his witty comedies and satirical films that often critiqued the social and political issues of the time.

During World War II, Breuer left Austria and moved to Germany, where he continued to work in the film industry. He directed successful films such as "Kleiner Schwindel am Wolfgangsee" (1944) and "Die Glücksmühle" (1946). In 1949, he returned to Austria and resumed his career in Vienna. Breuer was known for his distinctive style of humor, which often incorporated slapstick comedy and exaggerated characters.

Breuer passed away in 1954 at the age of 47 due to a heart attack while filming in Germany. Despite his relatively short career, he left a lasting impact on Austrian cinema and is remembered as one of the most talented and innovative directors of his time.

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