Austrian actor Peter Simonischek dead at 76
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- Published Date: 12:06 | 31 May 2023
- Modified Date: 12:09 | 31 May 2023
Austrian actor Peter Simonischek died at the age of 76 on Monday night at home in Vienna surrounded by his family, the Burgtheater confirmed on Tuesday.
He was known from his many roles in plays, films and television shows. Abroad, he was known for his starring role in the father-daughter comedy-drama "Toni Erdmann," where he played alongside German actress Sandra Hüller. The film was nominated for the Oscar in the category Best International Film in 2017.
Simonischek, born on August 6, 1946 in Graz, played numerous major roles in German-speaking countries throughout his career.
"I am so grateful that I can do what I love," Simonischek told dpa, looking back on highlights included two Grimme Awards, the European Film Prize and the German Film Prize for his work.
He was known from his many roles in plays, films and television shows. Abroad, he was known for his starring role in the father-daughter comedy-drama "Toni Erdmann," where he played alongside German actress Sandra Hüller. The film was nominated for the Oscar in the category Best International Film in 2017.
Simonischek, born on August 6, 1946 in Graz, played numerous major roles in German-speaking countries throughout his career.
"I am so grateful that I can do what I love," Simonischek told dpa, looking back on highlights included two Grimme Awards, the European Film Prize and the German Film Prize for his work.
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