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Peter Weck
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Peter Weck in May 2013
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| Born | 12 August 1930 Vienna, Austria
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| Occupation | Film actor Film director |
| Years active | 1954 – present |
| Spouse(s) |
Ingrid Muttone
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| Children | two |
Peter Weck (born August 12, 1930) is a famous Austrian film director and actor. He has been involved in many movies and TV shows since 1954. Besides acting in over 130 films and TV productions, he has also directed more than 50 projects. He is well-known for his work both in front of and behind the camera.
Biography
Peter Weck studied acting in Vienna, Austria. He started his film career in 1954. One of his early roles was in the movie Sissi (1955). In this film, he played Karl Ludwig of Austria. Peter Weck often played funny or romantic characters in lighthearted movies.
He also appeared in some international films. For example, he was a choir conductor in Almost Angels (1962). He also played Romy Schneider's husband in The Cardinal (1963). In the 1980s, Weck had a main role in the German TV show Ich heirate eine Familie (which means I Marry a Family). He played the father of the family.
Peter Weck also started working as a director in the 1960s. His first directing job was for the comedy film Help, I Love Twins. He directed many films and TV shows, including his own sitcom Ich heirate eine Familie. He also directed some episodes of the crime series Tatort.
He was also a successful stage director. He worked for several theaters in Vienna. He helped start an organization called Vereinigte Bühnen Wien in 1987. As a theater manager in Vienna during the 1980s, he helped bring famous musicals to Germany. These included Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats and The Phantom of the Opera. He also produced the first show of the musical Elisabeth in 1992.
Selected Film and TV Work
As an Actor
- Sissi (1955)
- Paradise for Sailors (1959)
- Almost Angels (1962)
- The Cardinal (1963)
- Ich heirate eine Familie (1983–1986, TV series)
- Aimee & Jaguar (1999)
- The 7th Dwarf (2014)
As a Director
- Help, I Love Twins (1969)
- Don't Get Angry (1972)
- Ich heirate eine Familie (1983–1986, TV series)
Awards and Honors
Peter Weck has received many awards for his work. Here are some of them:
- 1980: He was given the title of Professor by the Austrian Ministry of Education.
- 1984: Bambi Award (a German media award)
- 1984: Golden Camera Award for Best Director for Ich heirate eine Familie.
- 1985: Golden Medal of Honour for Services to the City of Vienna.
- 1990: Bambi Award
- 1990: Golden Romy as Favoured Series Star.
- 1993: Austrian Decoration for Science and Art (a high honor from Austria).
- 2004: Grand Decoration of Honour in Silver for Services to the Republic of Austria.
- 2005: Platinum Romy for his lifetime achievements.
- 2012: Crown of Folk Music for his life's work.
