Norbert Blecha (born 22 September 1950) is an Austrian film producer, actor and

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Career

Norbert Blecha was born in 1950 in Vienna, the first child of Ernestine and Josef Blecha. Initially, he worked as a mechanic in his parents' car workshop. He debuted in the film industry as a stuntman in the shooting of the film '' The Fifth Musketeer'' in Vienna (by that time he was also noticed by

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and had a relationship with her for about a year). He then moved to the United States in 1974, where he studied business at the

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and worked as a stuntman and actor. In 1984, he returned to Vienna, founded Terra-Film production house, and began his second film-related career as a producer. His first success as a producer was the 1991 drama '' Requiem for Dominic'', directed by Robert Dornhelm. Occasionally, he also acts in these films, like the role of Kurt in ''

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'' or that of Werner in '' The Venice Project'' or that of a Syrian arms dealer in

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's film ''Mothers''.

Producer filmography

Personal life

Blecha is married to the lawyer Katrin Ehrbar.

Awards

Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria The Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria () is a state decoration of the Republic of Austria. It is divided into 15 classes and is the highest award in the Austrian national honours system. History The Decoration of Hono ...

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Blecha, Norbert Austrian film producers Austrian male actors Austrian stunt performers 1950 births Living people Male actors from Vienna