Austrian movie stars born in 1958
Here are 8 famous actors from Austria were born in 1958:
Paulus Manker
Paulus Manker (January 25, 1958 Vienna-) is an Austrian film director, actor, screenwriter, theatre director and author.
Manker began his career as an actor in the 1970s, appearing in various films and TV shows. He gained international recognition for his role in the 1980 film "The Marriage of Maria Braun." In the 1990s, he turned to directing and quickly established himself as one of Austria's leading theatre directors. He has also directed several feature films, including "Komm, süßer Tod," which won the Grand Prix at the 2000 Montreal World Film Festival. In addition to his work in film and theatre, Manker is also an accomplished author, having published several books including a memoir and a collection of short stories. He has won numerous awards throughout his career, including the Nestroy Theatre Prize and the Austrian Decoration for Science and Art.
August Schmölzer
August Schmölzer (June 27, 1958 Sankt Stefan ob Stainz-) also known as August Schmolzer is an Austrian actor and writer.
Schmölzer started his acting career in the late 1970s on the stage before making a transition to film and television. He is known for his roles in the Austrian films "Nordrand" and "Suzie Washington" as well as his performances in popular TV series such as "Inspector Rex" and "The Old Fox". Schmölzer is also a successful writer, having written several plays and novels. He has won numerous awards for his acting including the Austrian Film Award for Best Actor. In addition to his acting and writing, Schmölzer is also an active member of the Austrian Green Party and has served as a political advisor on environmental issues.
Johannes Silberschneider
Johannes Silberschneider (December 13, 1958 Mautern in Steiermark-) a.k.a. Silberpfeil, Johannes Patriz Raimund Silberschneider, Johnny Silver, Winnetou, John Patriz Raimund Silberschneider or Silver Arrow is an Austrian actor.
He began his acting career in 1980, appearing in the film "Exit... Nur keine Panik". Since then, he has appeared in numerous films and TV shows, including "Schindler's List" (1993), "The Princess and the Warrior" (2000), and "The Counterfeiters" (2007).
In addition to his work in film and television, Silberschneider is also a well-known stage actor. He has performed in productions of plays such as "Hamlet", "Macbeth", and "The Merry Wives of Windsor". He has also collaborated with several prominent theater companies, including the Burgtheater in Vienna and the Berliner Ensemble in Berlin.
Silberschneider is known for his versatility as an actor, and has portrayed a wide range of characters throughout his career. He has won several awards for his work, including the Romy Award for Best Leading Actor in a TV Movie or Series in 2014.
Outside of acting, Silberschneider is also a musician and composer. He has released several albums of his own music, and has collaborated with other musicians on various projects.
Danny Krausz
Danny Krausz (May 12, 1958 Vienna-) is an Austrian film producer, television producer and actor.
He studied acting at the Reinhardt Seminar in Vienna and appeared in several Austrian films and TV shows before transitioning to producing.
Krausz has produced numerous successful films and TV series, including the Academy Award-nominated film "Revanche" (2008) and the Austrian submission for Best Foreign Language Film at the Oscars, "Antares" (2005).
In addition to his film work, Krausz has also produced popular Austrian TV series such as "Vorstadtweiber" and "M - Eine Stadt sucht einen Mörder."
He is known for his support of Austrian cinema and has served as a board member of the Austrian Film Commission.
In 2020, Krausz was awarded the Golden Romy for his contribution to Austrian film and television.
Gottfried Breitfuss
Gottfried Breitfuss (December 17, 1958 Maishofen-) also known as Gottfried Breitfuß is an Austrian actor.
He has appeared in numerous films, television series, and theater productions throughout his career. Breitfuss is best known for his roles in the films "Der Schandfleck", "Die Braut von der Tankstelle", and "Brüder III - Auf dem Jakobsweg". He has worked with several notable directors, including Wolfgang Glück, Michael Cencig, and Gerhard Hahn. In addition to his acting career, Breitfuss has also worked as a voice actor and provided the German dubbing for several Hollywood films. He has received several awards for his work in film and theater, including the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany.
Fritz Hammel
Fritz Hammel (June 24, 1958 Linz-) also known as Friedrich Hammel is an Austrian actor.
He started in theater in the 1980s and transitioned to film and television in the 1990s. Hammel is best known for his work in Austrian movies such as "Slumming" and "Der Knochenmann." He has received numerous awards for his performances and has been nominated twice for the Austrian Film Award for Best Actor. Hammel is also a writer and director, and has directed several short films.
Hans Buhringer
Hans Buhringer (May 10, 1958 Vienna-) is an Austrian film director, screenwriter, film producer and actor.
He is best known for his work on several critically acclaimed German TV series including "Tatort", "Polizeiinspektion 1", and "Alarm für Cobra 11 – Die Autobahnpolizei". Buhringer started his career as an actor before transitioning into directing and writing. He has won several awards in Austria and Germany for his work in film and television. In addition to his work in the entertainment industry, Buhringer is also an advocate for environmental causes and has been involved in various conservation projects in Austria.
Harald Sicheritz
Harald Sicheritz (June 25, 1958 Stockholm-) a.k.a. Prof. Harald Sicheritz is an Austrian film director, screenwriter, actor and television director.
He is best known for directing popular Austrian comedies such as "Muttertag" and "Hinterholz 8". Sicheritz studied theatre, film and media studies at the University of Vienna before starting his career as a director in the late 1980s. He has also worked extensively in television, directing various TV shows and series such as "Kaisermühlen Blues" and "MA 2412". Sicheritz has won numerous awards for his works, including the Romy Award for Best Director and the Austrian Film Prize. In addition to his work in the film and television industry, Sicheritz has also taught film directing at the University of Applied Arts Vienna.