Hans Thimig was an Austrian actor and director, best known for his roles in Die kluge Marianne, The Long Way to You, and Brüderlein fein. Born on July 27, 1900, in Vienna, Austria-Hungary, he had a prominent career in both stage and film.
Personal and Family Life
Hans Thimig was born into a family with strong ties to the theater; his father was an actor and director at the Burgtheater in Vienna. He had a sister, Helene Thimig, and a brother, Hermann Thimig, both of whom were also involved in acting. Thimig married actress Christl Mardayn in 1929, and later married Helene Rauch in 1945, with whom he had two children.
Career
Thimig had a long career at the Vienna Burgtheater and the Theater in der Josefstadt. He became the director of the prestigious Max Reinhardt Seminar in Vienna in 1959, taking over from his sister Helene upon her retirement. His career thrived, particularly with the transition to sound films, allowing him to continue acting alongside his siblings.
Death and Legacy
Hans Thimig passed away on February 17, 1991, in Vienna, Austria. He left behind a legacy as a respected figure in Austrian theater and film, remembered for his contributions to the performing arts and his family’s lasting influence in the industry.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Mädchenjahre einer Königin | 1954-12-15 | The Dean of Chester |
| Kleider machen Leute | 1921-10-01 | Narr |
| Die glücklichste Ehe der Welt | 1937-08-17 | Toni Hubermann |
| Sarajewo | 1955-09-13 | Rumerskirch |
| Der Priester und das Mädchen | 1958-12-19 | Legationsrat Düringer |
| Fast ein Poet | 1968-05-30 | Nicholas Gasdby |
| Die Sklavenkönigin | 1924-10-25 | |
| Das weiße Paradies | 1929-05-16 | |
| Glücksachen | 1977-01-01 | |
| Die Jakobsleiter | 1961-06-24 |