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Inigo Gallo
Inigo Gallo (2 November 1932 – 15 December 2000) was a Swiss comedian, radio personality, and stage and film actor starring usually in Swiss German language cinema and television and stage productions. Life and work Born in Zürich, Canton of Zürich in Switzerland, Inigo Gallo had as a child actor appearances on Schauspielhaus Zürich, among other things as ''Walterli'' in Schiller's '' Wilhelm Tell''. From 1948 to 1951 he was educated at the ''Bühnenstudio Zürich'', and in 1951/52 Gallo got guest engagements at the Schauspielhaus Zürich, and from 1952 to 1958 engagements at the ''Stadttheater St. Gallen''. In 1958 Gallo worked as a freelance director, actor and author, among others at the Stadttheater St. Gallen, ''Stadttheater Basel '' and ''Schauspielhaus'': in 1959 as ''Bunker Willy'' in '' Die kleine Niederdorf-Oper'' and in the musical "Eusi chliini Stadt" at the Theater am Hechtplatz in Zürich. Since then, Gallo worked together with Ruedi Walter in a variety of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Inigo Gallo
Inigo Gallo (2 November 1932 – 15 December 2000) was a Swiss comedian, radio personality, and stage and film actor starring usually in Swiss German language cinema and television and stage productions. Life and work Born in Zürich, Canton of Zürich in Switzerland, Inigo Gallo had as a child actor appearances on Schauspielhaus Zürich, among other things as ''Walterli'' in Schiller's '' Wilhelm Tell''. From 1948 to 1951 he was educated at the ''Bühnenstudio Zürich'', and in 1951/52 Gallo got guest engagements at the Schauspielhaus Zürich, and from 1952 to 1958 engagements at the ''Stadttheater St. Gallen''. In 1958 Gallo worked as a freelance director, actor and author, among others at the Stadttheater St. Gallen, ''Stadttheater Basel '' and ''Schauspielhaus'': in 1959 as ''Bunker Willy'' in '' Die kleine Niederdorf-Oper'' and in the musical "Eusi chliini Stadt" at the Theater am Hechtplatz in Zürich. Since then, Gallo worked together with Ruedi Walter in a variety of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ruedi Walter
Rudolf "Ruedi" Walter (born Hans Rudolf Häfeli, 10 December 1916 – 16 June 1990), was a Swiss comedian, actor and radio personality usually starring in Swiss German-language cinema and television and stage productions. Early life and education Born in Solothurn to Pauline née Furter and Rudolf, Hans Rudolf Häfeli's family moved from Solothurn to Basel in 1921. There he attended the primary school, the college for mathematics and natural sciences (''Mathematisch-Naturwissenschaftliches Gymnasium'') and the business school where he graduated at the '' Maturität'' level. Still in Basel, Walter began an apprenticeship at a company for bakery and confectionery supplies that went bankrupt, and assumably in 1937 he moved to France, where he attended lessons at the Sorbonne and language lessons in Paris. He worked as a volunteer and later as an administrator in London at the Twining-Crossfield tea company. In 1939 Walter returned to Switzerland where he initially was hired as an e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bernhard-Theater Zürich
The Bernhard-Theater Zürich or Bernhard Theater is a theatre in German-speaking Switzerland situated at Sechseläutenplatz in Zürich. It is part of the building complex '' Opernhaus Zürich'' and also houses the ''Restaurant Belcanto''. The theater was founded by and named after Rudolf Bernhard in 1941. History The Bernhard-Theater is an entertainment theater that housed in its early years guest performances and productions (spoken theater and music theater), initially having an own ensemble to establish a ''new workplace for the entertainment theater in Zürich''. Rudolf Bernhard, a Swiss actor and comedian, founded at the former "Grand Café Esplanade" (built by J. Pfister Picault in 1925) the ''Rudolf-Bernhard-Theater'' which premierred on 19/20 December 1941. The ensemle performed farces and comedies in the Swiss German language. The ensemble comprised among others Ernst Bölsterli, Walburga Gmür, Bernard's wife Lisa Lienbach, Peter W. Staub and Willi Stettner; as gue ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles Lewinsky
Charles Lewinsky (14 April 1946) is a Swiss screenwriter and playwright (among others '' Fascht e Familie''), as well as a writer of novels and non-fiction, born and living in Zürich. Early life and education Born and raised in Zürich, Canton of Zürich in Switzerland, Charles Lewinsky studied German and theater science in Berlin and Zurich, and worked as an assistant director of Fritz Kortner. In 1965/67 he was assistant director and dramaturg at the ''Stadttheater Luzern'', in 1967/70 dramaturge and personal assistant to the director at the Stadttheater Ingolstadt, in 1970/71 dramaturge at the ''Freie Volksbühne Berlin'', and in 1972/75 dramaturg and director at the Staatstheater Kassel. Charles Lewinsky is married with Ruth Lewinsky née Halpern, a Swiss writer who also was born in Zürich. Dramaturgy and playwright In 1975 Lewinsky became the editor and head of the "word - entertainment" department of the present Swiss national television SRF. Since 1980 he has worke ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zürich
, neighboring_municipalities = Adliswil, Dübendorf, Fällanden, Kilchberg, Maur, Oberengstringen, Opfikon, Regensdorf, Rümlang, Schlieren, Stallikon, Uitikon, Urdorf, Wallisellen, Zollikon , twintowns = Kunming, San Francisco Zürich () is the largest city in Switzerland and the capital of the canton of Zürich. It is located in north-central Switzerland, at the northwestern tip of Lake Zürich. As of January 2020, the municipality has 434,335 inhabitants, the urban area 1.315 million (2009), and the Zürich metropolitan area 1.83 million (2011). Zürich is a hub for railways, roads, and air traffic. Both Zurich Airport and Zürich's main railway station are the largest and busiest in the country. Permanently settled for over 2,000 years, Zürich was founded by the Romans, who called it '. However, early settlements have been found dating back more than 6,400 years (although this only indicates human presence in the area and not the presence of a town that early ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fascht E Familie
''Fascht e Familie'' (german: Fast eine Familie) is a Swiss German language television comedy serial (sitcom) of the 1990s. It was filmed and produced at locations in Switzerland by Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen SRF. Plot (excerpt) The real estate agent Rolf Aebersold is trying to sell his aunt Martha's (Trudi Roth) house without her knowledge, but the ad has ended up in the section "Furnished rooms for rent". Nobody's fool, the tough old lady welcomes several lodgers, whose various problems are addressed by this new community, which is "almost a family". Unusual ideas result in confusion and mayhem in every episode. The main setting is the shared kitchen. Title The series title means ''almost a family'' in Swiss German. Cast and characters Martha Aebersold (Trudi Roth) * Trudi Roth as Martha Aebersold (1994–1999) ''Tante Martha'' (meaning ''aunty'' Martha) is a good-hearted, somewhat old-fashioned old lady of endearing naivety, and is the owner of the house. Esoteric ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Der Erfinder
''The Inventor'' (german: Der Erfinder) is a 1981 Swiss-German comedy drama directed by Kurt Gloor. It was entered into the 31st Berlin International Film Festival. Cast * Bruno Ganz – Jakob Nüssli * Walo Lüönd – Otti * Verena Peter – Martha Nüssli * Oliver Diggelmann – Seppli Nüssli * Klaus Knuth – Philipp Nüssli * Thomas Ott – Kobi * Babett Arens – Lisbeth * Inigo Gallo – Victor * Erwin Kohlund – Fabrikant (Facrory-owner) * Klaus Steiger – Arzt (Doktor) * Walter Ruch – Pfarrer (Reverend) * Mathias Gnädinger – Spekulant (Speculator) * Ettore Cella Ettore Cella (12 September 1913 – 1 July 2004) was a Swiss actor and film director. He was naturalised as a Swiss citizen in 1930, as his parents had emigrated from Italy. He appeared in 25 films between 1941 and 2004. He starred in the 1 ... – Patron References External links * 1981 films 1981 comedy films 1981 drama films 1981 comedy-drama films Swiss comedy-drama films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Strangler Of The Tower
''The Strangler of the Tower'' (german: Der Würger vom Tower) is a 1966 West German crime film directed by Hans Mehringer and starring Charles Regnier, Kai Fischer and Hans Reiser.Pitts p.40 Like the contemporaneous series of Edgar Wallace adaptations by Rialto Film, it has a British setting. Synopsis A Scotland Yard detective investigates the theft of a priceless Indian jewel. Cast * Charles Regnier as Mr. Cliften * Kai Fischer as Grace Harrison * Hans Reiser as Inspektor Harvey * Ellen Schwiers as Lady Trenton * Ady Berber as The Strangler * Christa Linder as Jane Wilkins * Birgit Bergen as Dodo * Rainer Bertram as Kiddie * Inigo Gallo as Pietro Broggini * Gerhard Geisler as Dr. Livingstone * Edi Huber as Masters * Ruth Jecklin as Maisie * Lis Kertelge as Djaipur * Walter Kiesler Walter may refer to: People * Walter (name), both a surname and a given name * Little Walter, American blues harmonica player Marion Walter Jacobs (1930–1968) * Gunther (wrestler), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Swiss Conspiracy
''The Swiss Conspiracy'' is a 1976 action film directed by Jack Arnold and starring David Janssen, Senta Berger and Elke Sommer. It was co-produced between West Germany and the United States. Plot A Swiss bank learns that the confidentiality of several anonymous numbered accounts has been compromised and blackmail threats have been made to five holders of the accounts. They include a crooked arms dealer, who received a demand for five million Swiss francs. He refuses to pay and is shot dead. The bank is also told to pay ten million francs to keep the accounts secret. The bank hires David Christopher (Janssen), a former U.S. Treasury official who now resides in Geneva. In the course of his investigation, Christopher talks to the four living blackmailees - beautiful Zürich resident Denise Abbott (Berger), Texas businessman Dwight McGowan (John Ireland), Chicago crook Robert Hayes (John Saxon) and Dutchman Andre Kosta (Arthur Brauss). He identifies a number of suspects. One i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prix Walo
The Prix Walo is the most important award in Swiss show business. It is known as the " Swiss Oscar". Awards since 1994 Honorable - Walo - awards * 1983: Charly Fritsche * 1991: Eynar Grabowsky * 1992: Willi Schmidt, First Harmonic Brass Band * 1993: Caterina Valente, Ettore Cella * 1994: Alfredo, Adolf Stähli * 1995: Wysel Gyr, Vico Torriani, Artur Beul * 1996: Anne-Marie Blanc * 1997: ? * 1998: Lilo Pulver, Hannes Schmidhauser * 1999: Fredy Knie senior * 2000: Dimitri * 2001: Hazy Osterwald * 2002: Walo Lüönd * 2003: César Keiser und Margrit Läubli * 2004: Conelli Conny Gasser, Herbi Lips und Urs Pfister * 2005: Trudi Gerster * 2006: Walter Roderer * 2007: Lys Assia * 2008: Nella Martinetti * 2009: Elisabeth Schnell und Ueli Beck * 2010: Hans Leutenegger * 2013: Jörg Schneider Award: public preferred artists * 1974: Hazy Osterwald * 1975: Hans Gmür und Karl Suter * 1976: Peter, Sue & Marc * 1977: Kurt Felix * 1978: Ruedi Walter und Margrit Rai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Tell (1960 Film)
''William Tell'' (german: Wilhelm Tell) is a 1960 Swiss adventure film directed by Michel Dickoff and Karl Hartl and starring Robert Freitag, Wolfgang Rottsieper and Alfred Schlageter. It is based on the traditional folk story of William Tell. The film was entered into the 2nd Moscow International Film Festival. Cast * Robert Freitag as Wilhelm Tell * Wolfgang Rottsieper as Gessler * Alfred Schlageter as Walter Fürst * Hannes Schmidhauser as Arnold von Melchtal * Leopold Biberti as Werner Stauffacher * Maria Becker as Gertrud Stauffacher * Heinz Woester as Attinghausen * Georges Weiss as Rudenz * Birke Bruck as Berta von Bruneck * Zarli Carigiet as Baumgarten * Helen Hesse as Baumgartnerin * Paul Bühlmann as Rudi * Inigo Gallo Inigo Gallo (2 November 1932 – 15 December 2000) was a Swiss comedian, radio personality, and stage and film actor starring usually in Swiss German language cinema and television and stage productions. Life and work Born in Zürich, Canton ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
