Austrian movie stars died at 61
Here are 6 famous actors from Austria died at 61:
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.
He died as a result of myocardial infarction.
Werner was born into a family of merchants in Vienna, Austria. He began his acting career in theater, performing in various productions in Austria and Germany. He gained international recognition for his roles in films such as "Jules and Jim" and "Fahrenheit 451". He received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role as the philosophical German soldier, Pvt. 1st Class Pvt. named Werner in the World War II movie "The Spy Who Came in from the Cold" (1965).
Throughout his career, Werner worked with many renowned filmmakers, including François Truffaut, Jean-Luc Godard, and Stanley Kubrick. He was known for his ability to portray complex characters with depth and nuance.
In addition to his acting work, Werner also directed and wrote screenplays. In fact, he directed his first film, "Geliebte Corinna", in 1956. However, his directing career was cut short when he ran into conflict with the producers of his second film, "The Wonderful Years". He attempted to direct another film in the 1970s, but the project was never completed due to financial issues.
Werner was married three times, to actress Elisabeth Kallina, Anne Power, and actress Anne-Marie Blanc. He had two children, Felix and Eleanore, from his first marriage. Despite his success in the entertainment industry, Werner suffered from depression and alcoholism throughout his life. He died at the age of 61 due to a heart attack in Marburg, Germany.
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Ulrich Bettac
Ulrich Bettac (May 2, 1897 Szczecin-April 20, 1959 Vienna) also known as Ulrich Ewald Berthold Bettac or Ulrich Berthold Bettac Ewald was an Austrian actor and screenwriter.
During his career, Ulrich Bettac appeared in over 80 films, including international productions such as "Mayerling" (1936) and "The Phantom Carriage" (1941). He also worked as a screenwriter, writing scripts for films such as "Gently My Songs Entreat" (1933) and "The Emperor's Waltz" (1948). Bettac often played supporting roles, but was known for his ability to add depth to his characters. He passed away in Vienna at the age of 61.
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Joseph Delmont
Joseph Delmont (May 8, 1873 Lichtenau im Waldviertel-March 12, 1935 Piešťany) a.k.a. Charles Pyck or Josef Pollak was an Austrian film director, screenwriter, actor and film producer.
He began his career as an actor in Austrian and German theater before becoming involved in the film industry in the early 1900s. Delmont went on to direct and produce over 80 films, many of which were successful in Austria and beyond. He was known for his work in the silent film era and was one of the key figures in the development of Austrian cinema. He often worked with notable actors such as Henny Porten and Liane Haid. In addition to his work in film, Delmont was also a prolific writer and wrote several plays and novels in his lifetime. Despite his success, Delmont's legacy was overshadowed by the rise of Naziism in Germany and Austria, and many of his films were destroyed or lost during World War II.
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Oskar Karlweis
Oskar Karlweis (June 10, 1894 Hinterbrühl-January 24, 1956 New York City) a.k.a. Oscar Leopold Karlweis was an Austrian actor.
He was born to a Jewish family in the small town of Hinterbrühl in Austria. After completing his education, Karlweis began his acting career on stage in Vienna in 1913. He had his breakthrough role in the 1928 German film, "The Blue Angel," which starred Marlene Dietrich.
Karlweis appeared in many films throughout the 1930s and 1940s, both in Europe and in Hollywood. He played a small role in "Casablanca" (1942) and appeared in the classic French film, "Grand Illusion" (1937). During World War II, Karlweis fled Europe with his family and settled in the United States. In later years, he continued to act in film and television, including the comedy series "The Goldbergs."
Aside from acting, Karlweis was also a talented writer, having written several plays and screenplays throughout his career. He was originally offered the role of "Sakini" in the Broadway production of "The Teahouse of the August Moon," but turned it down due to his commitments in Europe.
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Felix Basch
Felix Basch (September 16, 1882 Vienna-May 17, 1944 Los Angeles) was an Austrian actor, film director and screenwriter. His child is called Peter Basch.
Basch began his career in theatre acting before transitioning to filmmaking in the early 1900s. He directed and acted in several silent films before being invited to Hollywood in 1926 to work on English-language films. Basch continued to direct films, predominantly in Europe, until the outbreak of World War II. He then fled to the United States where he worked as a screenwriter until his death in 1944. Some of his notable works include "The Bat" (1926), "The Love of Jeanne Ney" (1927), and "Molly and Me" (1945). Apart from his film work, Basch was also known for his advocacy of animal rights, and he served as the vice president of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) during his time in the U.S.
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Ekkehard Arendt
Ekkehard Arendt (June 10, 1892 Vienna-May 10, 1954 Vienna) also known as Ekkehard von Arendt was an Austrian actor.
He started his acting career in the early 1900s and became one of the leading actors of the Austrian film industry in the 1920s and 1930s. Arendt appeared in more than 70 films throughout his career and was known for his versatile acting abilities.
He was also an active member of the theater community and performed on stages throughout Austria, Germany, and Switzerland. Additionally, Arendt was a distinguished voice actor and lent his voice to numerous films and radio plays.
Throughout his career, Arendt worked with some of the most prominent directors and actors of his time, including Marlene Dietrich, Fritz Lang, and Hans Moser.
During World War II, Arendt was banned by the Nazi regime from performing due to his Jewish heritage. However, he continued to act in underground productions and eventually returned to the mainstream film industry after the war.
Arendt passed away in Vienna in 1954 at the age of 61, leaving behind a rich legacy of film and theater performances that continue to be celebrated today.
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