Gerhard Riedmann was an Austrian actor who is best known for his roles in musical comedies, operettas, and Heimat films during the 1950s. Born on March 24, 1925, in Vienna, Austria, he became a prominent figure in the entertainment industry and passed away on February 9, 2004.
Personal and Family Life
Gerhard was the son of a railway official and had a diverse family life. He was married three times, first to Eva Probst, with whom he had one child, and later to Anita Swarowski, with whom he had five children. His final marriage was to Gertrud Anna Wettstein, which lasted from 1991 until his death. In total, he fathered seven children.
Career
Riedmann began his career after studying music and theater at the Max-Reinhardt-Seminar. He worked in various theaters, including the Theater an der Josefstadt in Vienna, and became particularly known for his romantic leads in films. While acting, he also held a position as Project Director in his father-in-law’s glass and optics factory.
Death and Legacy
Gerhard Riedmann died on February 9, 2004, in Kematen, Tyrol, Austria. His contributions to Austrian cinema and theatre, especially in the realm of musical comedies, have left a lasting impact on the industry. He is remembered for his charm and talent in both film and stage performances.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Die schöne Müllerin | 1954-09-23 | Fritz Mertens |
| Im Prater blüh’n wieder die Bäume | 1958-08-01 | Erzherzog Peter Ferdinand |
| Katharina Knie – Ein Seiltänzerstück | 1964-02-19 | Ignaz Scheel |
| Der Vogelhändler | 1960-12-26 | Vogelhändler Adam |
| Die nackte Bovary | 1969-10-10 | Dr. Charles Bovary |
| Clint el solitario | 1967-04-14 | Bill O’Brien |
| Die Prinzessin von St. Wolfgang | 1957-07-22 | Toni Leitner |
| Schloß Hubertus | 1973-12-19 | Lenz Bruckner |
| Solange noch die Rosen blüh’n | 1956-12-21 | Michael |
| Hoch droben auf dem Berg | 1957-08-01 | Toni Hofer |
| Ja, ja, die Liebe in Tirol | 1955-12-15 | Peter Lenz |
| Jede Nacht in einem anderen Bett | 1957-01-31 | Borro Müller |
| Bei der blonden Kathrein | 1959-11-25 | Clemens Hagen |
| Der Vetter aus Dingsda | 1953-11-26 | Hans von Ottenberg |
| Der Bettelstudent | 1958-01-24 | Symon Rymanowicz |
| Das ist die Liebe der Matrosen | 1962-07-06 | Fritz Schönthal |
| Der Graf von Luxemburg | 1957-12-18 | René Graf von Luxemburg |
| Hochzeit | 1972-05-10 | Max |
| Der Czardas-König | 1959-11-20 | Emmerich Kálmán |
| Die Fischerin vom Bodensee | 1956-07-24 | Hans Bruckberger |
| …und abends in die Scala | 1958-02-22 | Robert Mertens |
| Und der Himmel lacht dazu | 1954-11-23 | Christian |
| Liebe, Luft und lauter Lügen | 1959-08-19 | Peter Brinckmann |