Austrian movie stars died in 1991
Here are 3 famous actors from Austria died in 1991:
Hans Thimig
Hans Thimig (July 23, 1900 Vienna-February 17, 1991 Vienna) also known as Hans Emil Thimig, Hans Werner, John Werne or His Thimig was an Austrian film director, actor and screenwriter. He had one child, Henriette Thimig.
Thimig was born into a family of actors, with both his parents, Hugo Thimig and Emilie Prager, being actors themselves. He began his acting career at a young age and went on to become a successful theater and film actor in Austria and Germany during the 1920s and 30s. Thimig acted in over 100 films and directed more than 20 films throughout his career.
However, Thimig's career came to a halt when Austria was annexed by Nazi Germany in 1938 and he was forced to flee to the United States. He continued his acting career in Hollywood, where he mainly appeared in supporting roles in films such as "The Seventh Cross" and "The Razor's Edge". Thimig returned to Austria in 1947 and resumed his career as an actor and director in the Viennese theater scene.
Aside from his work in film and theater, Hans Thimig also taught acting at the Max Reinhardt Seminar in Vienna. He was awarded the title of Kammerschauspieler, which is the highest honor an actor can receive in Austria, in 1952. Thimig continued to work in the theater until his death in 1991 at the age of 90.
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Reggie Nalder
Reggie Nalder (September 4, 1907 Vienna-November 19, 1991 Santa Monica) also known as Alfred Reginald Natzick, Natzler, Detlef Van Berg, Deltas Van Burg, Alfred Reginald Natzler or The Face That Launched a Thousand Trips was an Austrian actor.
Nalder appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout his career, including the horror films "Mark of the Vampire" and "Scream of Fear". He also had a recurring role on the TV series "Adventures in Paradise" and guest-starred on popular shows such as "The Twilight Zone" and "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." Nalder was known for his distinctive appearance, which was often described as "sinister" or "ghoulish", and he often played villains or other menacing characters. Despite being fluent in several languages, he was often cast as a non-speaking character due to his striking appearance. In addition to acting, Nalder was also a painter and sculptor, and his works were exhibited in various galleries.
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Nikolas Vogel
Nikolas Vogel (March 9, 1967 Vienna-June 28, 1991 Ljubljana) was an Austrian actor.
He is best known for his role in the 1988 film "Redhead" directed by Miki Manojlovic. Vogel began his acting career in theatre productions in Vienna before moving on to television and film. He also starred in the films "Lemonade Joe" and "Games of Desire". Vogel was known for his intense and emotional performances, and was considered a rising star in the European film industry before his untimely death at the age of 24 from a car accident.
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