Austrian movie stars born in 1922
Here are 7 famous actors from Austria were born in 1922:
Gerhard Bronner
Gerhard Bronner (October 23, 1922 Vienna-January 19, 2007 Vienna) was an Austrian screenwriter, film score composer, actor and musician. His child is called Felix Bronner.
Bronner was a versatile artist who played several musical instruments such as piano, guitar, trumpet, and accordion. He was known for his satirical and humorous songs and performances, often poking fun at Austrian politics and society. Bronner also wrote music for films and the stage, including the musical "Anatevka" (the Austrian version of Fiddler on the Roof). During World War II, Bronner was forced to flee Austria due to his Jewish heritage but returned after the war and continued to produce and perform for many years. He was awarded the Gold Medal of Vienna for his contributions to the city's culture.
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Adrian Hoven
Adrian Hoven (May 18, 1922 Wöllersdorf-Steinabrückl-April 28, 1981 Tegernsee) also known as Adrian Horen, Percy Parker, Peter Adrian Hoven, Willi, Percy G. Parker, Peter Hofkirchner, Adrian Hooven, Wilhelm Arpad Hofkirchner or Wilhelm Arpad Peter Hofkirchner was an Austrian actor, film director, film producer and screenwriter. His child is called Percy Hoven.
Hoven began his career in the entertainment industry as an actor in the 1940s. He appeared in a number of German films such as "Gabriela" (1950) and "The Blue Star of the South" (1951). In the 1960s, he started directing films and produced successful films such as "The Dead Eyes of London" (1961) and "Horrors of Spider Island" (1960).
He also wrote the screenplay for the 1960 horror film "The Head," which was directed by Victor Trivas. Hoven was known for his work in the horror genre and is considered as an influential figure in the horror film industry.
In addition to his work in film, Hoven was also involved in theater and television. He acted in various plays and appeared in several popular TV shows in Germany during the 1970s.
Hoven passed away in 1981 at the age of 58 in Tegernsee, Germany.
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Oskar Werner
Oskar Werner (November 13, 1922 Vienna-October 23, 1984 Marburg) also known as Oskar Josef Schliessmayer, Erasmus Nothnagel, Oscar Werner or Oskar Josef Bschließmayer was an Austrian actor, film director and screenwriter. He had two children, Felix Werner and Eleanore Werner.
Werner began his acting career in the 1940s and quickly gained recognition for his talent. He appeared in numerous films throughout his career, including the critically acclaimed "Jules et Jim" directed by François Truffaut, in which he gave a memorable performance as the title character. Werner was also nominated for an Academy Award for his performance in "Ship of Fools" in 1965.
Aside from acting, Werner also directed and wrote screenplays for films such as "The Visit" and "Fahrenheit 451". He was known for his intense performances and his ability to bring depth and complexity to his roles.
Sadly, Werner struggled with alcoholism and died from a heart attack at the age of 61. Despite his personal struggles, he remains an important figure in Austrian and international cinema.
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Georg Marischka
Georg Marischka (June 29, 1922 Vienna-August 9, 1999 Munich) also known as Georg Peter Paul Franz Marischka or George Marishka was an Austrian actor, film director, screenwriter, film producer and television producer. He had three children, Nicole Marischka, Carolin Ohrner and Juliette Marischka.
Marischka is most famous for his work in the German film industry particularly in the comedy and musical genre. He started his career in the film industry in the 1940s as an actor and got his first break as a director with the film "Die Tänzerin von Sans Souci" in 1951. He later went on to direct many successful films like "Das Sonntagskind" (1956), "Im singenden Rössel am Königssee" (1963), "Heiße Ware" (1962), "Schüsse, die töten" (1965) and many more.
Marischka was also a prolific writer and his screenplays became the basis for many successful films. Some of his most famous scripts include "Das Wirtshaus im Spessart" (1958), "Die lustigen Weiber von Tirol" (1964) and "Café Oriental" (1957).
Marischka was known for his work with many famous actors such as Johanna Matz, Peter Alexander, Heinz Rühmann, Waltraut Haas and many others. His films and TV shows were known for their light-hearted humor, catchy music and entertaining storylines.
In addition to his work in the film industry, Marischka was also involved in television production. He produced many successful television series in Austria and Germany in the 1970s and 1980s.
Marischka passed away in Munich in 1999 at the age of 77.
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Turhan Bey
Turhan Bey (March 30, 1922 Vienna-September 30, 2012 Vienna) also known as Turhan Gilbert Selahattin Sahultavy, The Turkish Delight or Turkish Delight was an Austrian actor.
He started his acting career in Germany in the 1940s and appeared in various films such as "The Amazing Mr. X" (1948), "The Kissing Bandit" (1948) and "Adventures of Casanova" (1948). He later moved to Hollywood and starred in films such as "The Prince Who Was a Thief" (1951), "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves" (1954) and "The Magnificent Seven" (1960), among others. Bey was also known for his roles in various international films, including a number of Turkish films. In addition to his acting career, Bey also worked as a commercial photographer and was heavily involved in horse breeding. After retiring from acting, he returned to Austria where he lived until his death in 2012 at the age of 90.
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Walter Reyer
Walter Reyer (September 4, 1922 Hall in Tirol-September 8, 1999 Innsbruck) a.k.a. Walther Reyer or Walther Reymer was an Austrian actor. He had six children, Wolfgang Reyer, Veronika Reyer, Claudia-Maria Reyer, Cristina Reyer, Clemens Reyer and Cordula Reyer.
Reyer started his acting career in the 1950s and quickly became a prominent figure in the Austrian film industry. He starred in many successful movies, such as "The Angel with the Trumpet" (1950), "The Charterhouse of Parma" (1962), and "La Boheme" (1965). He also performed on stage and was known for his work with the Vienna Burgtheater.
Aside from his successful acting career, Reyer was also a talented singer and recorded several albums. He was known for his powerful baritone voice and often incorporated his singing talents into his acting roles.
Reyer was honored with many awards throughout his career, including the Austrian Cross of Honour for Science and Art in 1985. He was widely respected in the Austrian entertainment industry and is remembered as one of Austria's greatest actors.
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Otto Tausig
Otto Tausig (February 13, 1922 Vienna-October 10, 2011 Vienna) a.k.a. Otto Bruno Tausig was an Austrian writer, actor, film director and screenwriter.
He was best known for his work in the Austrian film industry during the 1950s and 1960s. Tausig began his career as a writer, publishing his first novel in 1951. He soon moved into film, writing the script for the 1953 movie "Kronprinz Rudolfs letzte Liebe" ("Crown Prince Rudolf's Last Love"). Tausig later went on to direct several films of his own, including "Jamboree" in 1957 and "Haus ohne Hüter" in 1959. He also had several acting roles, appearing in films such as "Das Lächeln der Gioconda" in 1958 and "Angelika" in 1964. Later in his career, Tausig became involved in theater, directing plays in Vienna and Innsbruck. He continued to write throughout his life, publishing several novels and works of non-fiction. Otto Tausig was married twice and had five children.
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