Austrian movie stars born in 1948
Here are 6 famous actors from Austria were born in 1948:
Alexander Waechter
Alexander Waechter (July 24, 1948 Graz-) is an Austrian actor.
He began his acting career in the 1970s and has since appeared in over 100 films and television series. Waechter is known for his versatile acting skills, having played a wide range of roles in various genres. He has also worked as a voice actor and dubbing director, lending his voice to numerous films and TV shows. In addition to his acting work, Waechter has also directed several stage productions and written a number of plays. He has received several awards for his contributions to Austrian theater and cinema, including the prestigious Nestroy Theater Prize.
Waechter was born in Graz, Austria, and studied acting at the Max Reinhardt Seminar in Vienna. He made his film debut in 1970 with a role in the film "Kriminal" and went on to act in several other films in the 1970s. In the 1980s and 1990s, he played supporting roles in several international productions, including "The Name of the Rose" and "The House of the Spirits."
Waechter has also appeared in numerous TV series and made-for-TV movies, including "Tatort," "Inspector Rex," and "Kommissar Rex." He has worked as a dubbing director on several European productions, including "The Mummy" and "The Dark Knight."
In addition to his acting work, Waechter has directed several productions for the theater, including plays by Samuel Beckett and Harold Pinter. He has also written several plays himself, including "Dornenreich," which won the Nestroy Theater Prize in 2006.
Waechter's contributions to Austrian theater and cinema have been recognized with several awards, including the Nestroy Theater Prize and the Golden Romy award for lifetime achievement. He continues to act and work in the entertainment industry today.
Michael Abendroth
Michael Abendroth (January 29, 1948 Salzburg-) is an Austrian actor.
He is best known for his work on stage, film and television, and has become one of the most respected actors in Austria. Abendroth began his acting career in the 1970s and made his film debut in 1974. He has played a wide range of characters in his career, from Shakespearean heroes to complex modern-day protagonists. Abendroth has won several awards for his performances, including the Romy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role. He is also a highly respected voice actor and has lent his voice to many animated films and TV shows. Aside from acting, Abendroth is known for his philanthropic work and has been involved with various charities throughout his career.
Abendroth grew up in Salzburg and began acting in local theater productions during his teenage years. He later trained at the Max Reinhardt Seminar in Vienna and quickly gained recognition for his talent. Abendroth's breakthrough role came in 1986, when he played the lead in the Austrian film "Morgen in Alabama," which was critically acclaimed and won several international awards.
In addition to his acting career, Abendroth is also an accomplished singer and has performed in various musical productions. He has also written two books and is an avid collector of antique books.
Abendroth is known for his dedication to his craft and his work ethic. He has been described as a perfectionist and often goes to great lengths to prepare for his roles. Despite his success, Abendroth remains humble and is widely respected by his peers in the entertainment industry.
Stephan Paryla
Stephan Paryla (July 7, 1948 Vienna-) also known as Stephan Paryla-Raky, Stefan Paryla, Staphan Paryla-Raky, Stefan Paryla-Raky, Stephan Paryla Raky or Stephan Parlya is an Austrian actor.
He was born in Vienna, Austria as the son of actress Hertha Feiler and actor Attila Hörbiger. His half-sister, Christiane Hörbiger, is also a renowned actress. Paryla began his acting career in the early 1970s and starred in numerous films and TV productions in Austria, Germany and Switzerland. He is particularly known for his theater work, appearing in productions at prestigious theaters such as the Vienna Burgtheater and Berliner Ensemble. Paryla has received several awards for his work, including the Nestroy Theatre Prize and the Kammerschauspieler title in Austria. Besides acting, he has also worked as a director and writer for the stage. He has been married multiple times and has four children.
Paryla grew up in a family of actors and artists, and was surrounded by the world of theater and film from a young age. He studied acting at the Max Reinhardt Seminar in Vienna, and made his stage debut at the Vienna Burgtheater in 1970. His early film roles were in Austrian and German productions, including "Das falsche Gewicht" (1971) and "Das falsche Rätsel" (1972).
Throughout his career, Paryla has worked with some of the most respected directors in the German-speaking world, including Claus Peymann and Peter Zadek. He has been recognized for his contributions to theater with several awards, including the Nestroy Theatre Prize for his role in "Don Juan" and the Kammerschauspieler title, which is a prestigious honorary title given to Austrian actors.
In addition to his work in theater and film, Paryla has also written plays and directed performances. He has written several books on acting and theater and has taught at the University of Vienna.
Paryla continues to act and perform, and has been involved in many notable productions in recent years. He remains a respected figure in the German-speaking acting community, and is known for his dedication to the craft of acting and his commitment to excellence in all of his work.
Felix Mitterer
Felix Mitterer (February 6, 1948 Achenkirch-) is an Austrian screenwriter, writer and actor.
Mitterer grew up in a family of Tiroler Ausserfern and attended the School of Hotel Management in Absam. He later worked as a waiter, dishwasher, farmhand, and sawmill worker, among many other jobs. In the 1970s, he ventured into acting and screenwriting, and made his debut as a writer with the play "Kein Platz für Idioten", which premiered in Innsbruck. He eventually gained recognition for his works on television and theater, with plays like "In der Löwengrube" and the TV series "Die Kinder aus der Hillerstraße".
Mitterer is known for his socially critical works that explore the lives of the common people and their struggles against oppression and injustice. His most famous work is probably "Das Kuckucksei" (The Cuckoo's Egg), which tells the story of a single mother's fight for survival in a small village in Tirol.
In addition to his work as a writer, Mitterer has also served as a jury member for the Bregenz Festival and the Peter Turrini drama award. He continues to be one of the most prominent figures in Austrian literature, and his works have been translated into many languages.
Furthermore, Felix Mitterer is also a recipient of numerous awards for his outstanding contributions to Austrian literature and culture. In 1990, he was awarded the Culture Prize of Tyrol, and in 2010, he won the Grimmelshausen Prize for German-language Literature. He has also been awarded the Austrian Cross of Honor for Science and Art, and the Tiroler Adler Order.Mitterer has written a number of screenplays for Austrian television, including "Kriminaltango", "Parisfal", and "Die Piefke-Saga". He has also written scripts for the feature films "Pied Piper" and "Leben im Winter". Mitterer is known for his ability to create characters that are multidimensional and relatable, portraying the complexities of everyday life in a realistic and sensitive manner. Despite his success as a writer and actor, Mitterer has remained grounded and committed to promoting cultural understanding and social awareness through his work.
Adi Hirschal
Adi Hirschal (November 17, 1948 Innsbruck-) is an Austrian actor.
She is best known for her performances in various Austrian TV series, films and stage productions. Adi studied acting at the Reinhardt Seminar in Vienna and began her career as a theater actress. Later, she transitioned to work in films and television. Adi has appeared in several award-winning Austrian movies, like "Muttertag" (1993) and "Komm, süßer Tod" (2000). She has also been a part of the cast of popular Austiran TV shows such as "Ein echter Wiener geht nicht unter" and "Trautmann". In 2010, she was awarded the Order of Merit of Vienna for her contributions to the art and culture scene in the city.
Adi Hirschal is not just an actor, but also a singer and writer. She has released several albums over the years, showcasing her impressive vocal range and versatility. Her book "Ein sehr aufgeräumter Mensch" was a best-seller in Austria, and she has also contributed to several newspapers and magazines as a writer. Adi is known for her outspokenness and activism on various social issues. In the 80s, she was a prominent voice in the anti-nuclear movement, and has since been an advocate for animal rights and environmental causes. In recent years, she has also campaigned for more inclusion and representation of minorities in the Austrian entertainment industry. Despite having a successful career in Austria, Adi remains humble and dedicated to her craft. She continues to act, sing and write, inspiring generations of young artists in her home country and beyond.
Hubert Kramar
Hubert Kramar (May 27, 1948 Scheibbs-) also known as Hubsi Kramar, Hubert Kramer or Hubsi is an Austrian actor.
He started his acting career at the Municipal Theater of Regensburg in Germany and later became a regular actor at the Vienna Burgtheater. Kramar has also worked in film and television, starring in several Austrian and international movies such as "The Edukators" and "North Face". In 2013, he was awarded the Grand Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria. In addition to his acting career, Kramar is also a writer and director, and has directed several stage productions.
Kramar is known for his unique style of acting, which combines realism with an expressive physicality. He has been praised for his ability to portray complex and challenging characters, such as the troubled detective Brenner in the Austrian crime series "Brenner". Kramar is also an active supporter of various social causes, and has spoken out against racism, fascism, and social inequality. He has participated in numerous charity events and campaigns, and is a respected cultural and social figure in Austria. Kramar continues to work in the entertainment industry and has recently appeared in the Austrian TV series "Vorstadtweiber".