Austrian movie stars died in 1981
Here are 4 famous actors from Austria died in 1981:
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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Alf Brustellin
Alf Brustellin (July 27, 1940 Vienna-November 11, 1981 Munich) was an Austrian film director, screenwriter, cinematographer, actor and film producer.
Brustellin began his career in the 1960s as a cinematographer and camera operator on various TV shows and feature films. He later made his directorial debut in 1971 with the film "Angels of Iron" and went on to direct several other films, including "The Pedestrian" and "My Lovely Monster". Brustellin was known for his unique and unconventional approach to filmmaking, often blending elements of social realism with satire and surrealism. He also worked as a screenwriter, co-writing the script for the acclaimed film "The Tin Drum" (1979), which won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Brustellin died in a car accident in 1981, leaving behind a legacy of innovating and provocative films.
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Rudolf Prack
Rudolf Prack (August 2, 1905 Vienna-December 2, 1981 Vienna) a.k.a. Rudolf Anton Prack was an Austrian actor. His children are called Adelheid Prack, Adalberta Prack and Michael Prack.
Prack became famous for his roles in German films during the 1950s and 60s. He made his acting debut in the 1930s and his breakthrough role came in 1935, when he played the lead in the Austrian film "Mazurka der Liebe". He went on to appear in over 150 films during his career, including "Der Mann, der seinen Mörder sucht" (1931), "Die Deutschmeister" (1955), and "Kaiserjäger" (1956).
Aside from his acting career, Prack was also a talented singer, and he recorded several popular songs throughout his career. He was also an accomplished athlete and competed on the Austrian national ski team.
During World War II, Prack served in the German Wehrmacht, but he was not a member of the Nazi party. After the war, he was able to resume his acting career and continued to work in films until the early 1970s.
Prack was married to actress Lilli Palmer for 25 years, from 1954 until her death in 1986. He died in Vienna in 1981 at the age of 76.
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Peter Kreuder
Peter Kreuder (August 18, 1905 Aachen-June 28, 1981 Salzburg) a.k.a. Peter Paul Kreuder, Kreuder, Peter or das Peter-Kreuder-Ensemble was an Austrian film score composer, pianist, conductor, actor and composer.
Kreuder began playing piano at the age of four and later studied at the Aachen Conservatory. He moved to Berlin in the 1920s and quickly became a popular composer of film scores and popular music. Kreuder composed over 400 songs and contributed to more than 200 films during his career.
During World War II, Kreuder was drafted into the German army and served as a bandleader. After the war, he faced accusations of collaboration with the Nazi regime but was ultimately cleared. In the years that followed, he continued to work as a composer and conductor, and was known for his contributions to the German music scene.
Kreuder was also an accomplished actor and made several appearances in German films. He retired to Salzburg, Austria in the 1970s and died there in 1981. Today, he is remembered as one of the most significant composers of popular music in Germany during the mid-20th century.
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