Fritz Eckhardt

Fritz Eckhardt was an Austrian actor best known for his roles in “Hello… Hotel Sacher, Portier!”, “Tatort”, and “When the Father with the Son…”. He had a successful career in theater and film, becoming a prominent figure in post-war cinema.

Personal and Family Life

Fritz Eckhardt was born on November 30, 1907, in Linz, Austria-Hungary. He was married to Hilde Priebitzer from August 4, 1945, until her death in 1987. His stepdaughter is the actress Irmgard Riessen. After completing his education at the Academy for Music and Performing Arts in Vienna, he started his professional career in 1924.

Career

Eckhardt’s career began at the Wilhelma Theater in Stuttgart, where he debuted in theater. He transitioned to film, making his screen debut in the silent movie “Rosenkavalier” in 1926. After fleeing to America during World War II due to his half-Jewish descent, he found success as a radio playwright before returning to Europe. He became well-known for his role in “Hello… Hotel Sacher, Portier!” and wrote over 30 plays and more than 200 television and film scripts throughout his career.

Death and Legacy

Fritz Eckhardt passed away on December 31, 1995, in Klosterneuburg, Lower Austria. He is remembered for his significant impact on Austrian cinema and theater, leaving behind a rich legacy of performances and writings, including two autobiographical works published in 1989 and 1992.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
Charleys Tante 1963-12-20 August Sallmann
Eine Frau, die weiß was sie will 1958-02-25 Arpad Keleman
Hochwürden drückt ein Auge zu 1971-11-26 Bishop
Kurzer Prozeß 1967-11-24 Raimond Höfler
Trubel um Trixie 1972-10-19 Wiesinger sen.
Ja, so ist das mit der Liebe 1955-02-11 Patient
Almost Angels 1962-11-15 Father Fiala
So ein Millionär hat’s schwer 1958-12-18 Wirt Napoleon
Ich und meine Frau 1953-08-03
Bezaubernde Arabella 1959-12-22 Bierbrauer Hill
Der Brave Soldat Schwejk 1960-09-21 Wendler
Ein Mann geht durch die Wand 1959-10-14 Gefängnisdirektor
Pulverschnee nach Übersee 1956-07-20 Frank Jones
Und der Himmel lacht dazu 1954-11-23 Herr Malzl
DM-Killer 1965-01-21 Colloway
Radetzkymarsch 1965-04-17 Knopfmacher
Hulla di Bulla 1967-03-11 Nowak
The Waltz King 1964-02-14 Haslinger
Labyrinth 1959-09-02 Khan
Abenteuer in Wien 1952-08-20 Portier im Goldenen Löwen
Hin und her 1951-01-09 Präsident von Bagatello
When Worlds Collide 1961-02-16 Der Wirt ‘Zum Wilden Mann’
Einen Jux will er sich machen 1962-05-19 Zangler – Gewürzkrämer
Der Schuß durchs Fenster 1950-01-17
Solang’ die Sterne glüh’n 1958-07-21 Otto Runkelmann, Großmolkereibesitzer
Ein tolles Früchtchen 1953-10-01 Verkäufer
Seine Tochter ist der Peter 1955-10-27 Gendarmeriebeamter
Seesterne 1952-12-23 Weber
Die Mitternachtsvenus 1951-03-01
Die letzte Brücke 1954-02-11 Haslinger
Sarajewo 1955-09-13 Prof. Weissbacher
Mal drunter – mal drüber 1960-10-12 Direktor Hummel
Die Rebellion 1962-09-12 Hans Arnold
Der Fünfminutenvater 1951-08-02 Wirt
Paganini 1961-08-04
Heute nacht passiert’s 1953-05-20 Studienrat Krickau
Der Vogelhändler 1960-12-26 Bürgermeister Schneck
Minister gesucht 1966-02-21