Was ist attila hörbiger?

Attila Hörbiger (1903- 1987) was an Austrian actor, born in Budapest, Hungary. He came from a family of actors and was the son of stage and film actor Attila Hörbiger and the brother of actress Paula Wessely. Hörbiger began his acting career in the 1920s and appeared in numerous Austrian and German films in the following decades.

He was known for his versatility as an actor and had a long and successful career in theater, film, and television. Hörbiger played a wide range of characters, from dramatic and tragic roles to comedic and light-hearted ones. He was particularly acclaimed for his performances in classical plays and adaptations of literary works.

Throughout his career, Hörbiger worked with renowned directors such as Ernst Marischka, who directed the popular "Sissi" trilogy starring Romy Schneider. He also appeared in international productions, including an English-language film adaptation of Graham Greene's novel "The Third Man."

Attila Hörbiger received several awards for his contributions to the film and theater industry, including the prestigious Iffland-Ring, which is regarded as one of the highest honors for stage actors in the German-speaking world. He continued to act until his death in 1987, leaving behind a legacy as one of Austria's most esteemed actors.