Born 1930 in Wiener Neustadt, his chosen profession was carpenter, however, even in early years he exhibited an urge for theatre performance. Initially humorous role models such as Hans Moser, Theo Lingen, Heinz Rühmann, Werner Kraus, Attila Hörbiger, initial successes in the amateur theatre, acting lessons in Vienna, Zurich und Salzburg. He has been an actor since 1954. Numerous engagements in Germany and Austria. He has appeared in approximately 250 roles for television and film, including “Ein echter Wiener geht nicht unter“, “Der Bockerer” and many more. Engagements in: Hamburger Schauspielhaus, Hamburger Thalia Theater, Kölner Bühnen, Berlin - Renaissance Theater and Schauspielhaus, Nürnberg, Heilbronn, Volkstheater and Theater in der Josefstadt Vienna, Salzburger Landestheater and many more. A total of some 250 roles in television and film and 150 roles in theatre, including several leading roles.
29.04.06 in Hallstatt