Peter Weck (born 12 August 1930) is an

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and

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. In addition to his about 130 film and television acting credits between 1954 and 2015, he worked as a director on more than 50 productions between 1969 and 2007.

Biography

Weck studied acting at the

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and the

Max Reinhardt Seminar The Max Reinhardt Seminar (Reinhardt Seminar) is the School of Drama at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna, Austria. It is located in the Palais Cumberland, Penzingerstraße 9, in Vienna's 14th district (). History A ''Leh ...

. He made his film debut in 1954 and had a supporting role as Karl Ludwig of Austria in the 1955 historical drama '' Sissi'' (1955) with

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. Weck found himself typecast in comedic and romantic roles in light entertainment films. He also appeared in a number of international film productions, as choir conductor ''Max Heller'' in the music film '' Almost Angels'' (1962) and as Romy Schneider's husband in

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s monumental drama ''

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'' (1963). In the 1980s, Weck had a leading role as the family father in the German television sitcom ''

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(I Marry a Family)''. Starting with the comedy film ''

Help, I Love Twins ''Help, I Love Twins'' () is a 1969 West German comedy film The comedy film is a film genre that emphasizes humor. These films are designed to amuse audiences and make them laugh. Films in this genre typically have a happy ending, with dark ...

'', Weck also regularly worked as a film and television director until the 2000s. He directed his own sitcom ''Ich heirate eine Familie'' and a number of

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episodes. He was also successful as a stage director for a number of theatres which work together in the organization

Vereinigte Bühnen Wien Vereinigte Bühnen Wien (VBW), or United Stages Vienna, is a musical production company based in Vienna, Austria which produced several own musicals that were very successful. It also owns and/or operates four theaters: the Theater an der Wien, R ...

, co-founded by Weck in 1987. As a

Theater manager A theater manager, also called a general manager, managing director, or intendant (British English), is the administrator of a theater Theatre or theater is a collaborative form of performing art that uses live performers, usually actors ...

in Vienna during the 1980s, he was responsible for the German-language premieres of the

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musicals ''

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'' and ''

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''. He also produced the original production of '' Elisabeth'' in 1992.

Selected filmography

Actor

* '' Victoria in Dover'' (1954) * '' Sissi'' (1955) * '' The Stolen Trousers'' (1956) * ''

Her Corporal ''Her Corporal'' ( or ) is a 1956 Austrian historical comedy film directed by E. W. Emo and starring Peter Weck, , and Paul Hörbiger. The film's sets were designed by the art director Heinz Ockermüller. The film was shot in Agfacolor at the S ...

'' (1956) * ''

Paradise for Sailors ''Paradise for Sailors'' () is a 1959 West German comedy film directed by Harald Reinl and starring Margit Saad, Boy Gobert and Mara Lane.Goble p. 901 The film's sets were designed by the art director Willi Herrmann. The film was shot at Tempelh ...

'' (1959) * ''

I Will Always Be Yours ''I Will Always Be Yours'' () is a 1960 West German musical comedy film directed by Arno Assmann and starring Heidi Brühl, Hans Söhnker and Helmuth Lohner.Bock & Bergfelder p.451 The film's sets were designed by the art director Rolf Zehetbau ...

'' (1960) * '' The Dream of Lieschen Mueller'' (1961) * ''

Mariandl ''Mariandl'' is a 1961 Austrian drama film directed by Werner Jacobs and starring Cornelia Froboess, Rudolf Prack and Waltraut Haas. It was followed by a sequel '' Mariandl's Homecoming'' in 1962. A girl living in a hotel aspires to a musical scho ...

'' (1961) * '' Almost Angels'' (1962) * ''

Mariandl's Homecoming ''Mariandl's Homecoming'' (German: ''Mariandls Heimkehr'') is a 1962 Austrian musical drama film directed by Werner Jacobs and starring Cornelia Froboess, Rudolf Prack and Waltraut Haas. It is a sequel to the 1961 film ''Mariandl''. It was shot a ...

'' (1962) * '' The Bird Seller'' (1962) * ' (1962) * '' The Forester's Daughter'' (1962) * ' (1963, TV film) * '' Is Geraldine an Angel?'' (1963) * ''

'' (1963) * '' Marry Me, Cherie'' (1964) * ''

When the Grapevines Bloom on the Danube ''When the Grapevines Bloom on the Danube'' is a 1965 German-Austrian comedy film of the heimatfilm genre directed by Géza von Cziffra and starring Hansjörg Felmy, Ingeborg Schöner and Gaston Brocksieper. The cinematographer was Heinz Pehlke.R ...

'' (1965) * ''

Always Trouble with the Teachers ''Always Trouble with the Teachers'' () is a 1968 West German comedy film directed by Harald Vock and starring Roy Black, Uschi Glas, and Peter Weck Peter Weck (born 12 August 1930) is an Austrian film director and actor. In addition to his ...

'' (1968) * '' Why Did I Ever Say Yes Twice?'' (1969) * '' Our Doctor is the Best'' (1969) * ''

The Reverend Turns a Blind Eye ''The Reverend Turns a Blind Eye'' () is a 1971 West German comedy film directed by Harald Vock and starring Roy Black (singer), Roy Black, Uschi Glas and Georg Thomalla.Bock & Bergfelder p.269 It was followed by a 1972 sequel ''Always Trouble with ...

'' (1971) * ''

Who Laughs Last, Laughs Best ''Who Laughs Last, Laughs Best'' () is a 1971 West German musical comedy film directed by Harald Reinl Harald Reinl (8 July 1908 in Bad Ischl, Austria – 9 October 1986 in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain) was an Austrian film director. He is kn ...

'' (1971) *'' My Daughter, Your Daughter'' (1972) * '' Trouble with Trixie'' (1972) * '' Always Trouble with the Reverend'' (1972) * ' (1973) * ''

'' (1983–1986, TV series) * ''I Desire You'' (1995, TV film) * ' (1996, TV film) * '' Aimee & Jaguar'' (1999) * ' (2007, TV film) * ''

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'' (2011) * ' (2012, TV film) * '' The 7th Dwarf'' (2014)

Director

* ''

'' (1969) * ' (1970) * ' (1971) * ''

Don't Get Angry ''Don't Get Angry'' (German: ''Mensch, ärgere dich nicht'') is a 1972 West German comedy film directed by Peter Weck and starring Uschi Glas, Beppo Brem and Georg Thomalla.Hobsch, Manfred. ''Liebe, Tanz und 1000 Schlagerfilme''. Schwarzkopf & Schw ...

'' (1972) * ''Kolportage'' (1980, TV film) — (based on ''Kolportage'' by

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) * ' (1982, TV film) — (based on ''

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'') * ''

'' (1983–1986, TV series) * ''I Desire You'' (1995, TV film) * ' (1996, TV film) — (Remake of ''

Der Hofrat Geiger ''Der Hofrat Geiger'' is a 1947 Austrian film directed by Hans Wolff, based on the musical of the same name by Martin Costa. It is significant for being one of the first Heimatfilme released after the Second World War, and very successful. Synop ...

'' and ''

'') * ' (2007, TV film)

Decorations and awards

* 1980: Title of Professor (awarded by the Austrian Ministry of Education) * 1984:

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* 1984: Golden Camera Award for Best Director for ''

'' (''I married a family'') * 1985: Golden Europe (''Goldene Europa'') * 1985: Golden Camera Award in the category of Most Popular TV Series pair (1st place HÖRZU reader's choice) (with

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) * 1985: Golden Medal of Honour for Services to the City of Vienna * 1988: Telestar * 1990: Bambi Award * 1990: Title Kammerschauspieler * 1990: Heinrich Abelé Award * 1990: Golden

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as Favoured series Star * 1991: Karl Valentin Order * 1991: Tourism Award of the Vienna Chamber of Commerce for the musical ''Cats'' * 1992: Golden Europe * 1992: Golden Rathausmann * 1993:

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* 1993: Year of the Gourmet * 1993: Bacchus * 1996: Germany International Musical Award for his outstanding service to the German-language musical * 2000: Great Gold Medal for services to the province of

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* 2001: Gold Medal of Vienna * 2004:

Grand Decoration of Honour in Silver 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 ...

(''Grosses Silbernes Ehrenzeichen'') * 2005: Platinum

for lifetime achievement * 2012: Crown of folk music for life work

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Weck, Peter 1930 births Living people Austrian male film actors Austrian male television actors 20th-century Austrian male actors 21st-century Austrian male actors Male actors from Vienna Austrian television directors Recipients of the Bambi (prize) Recipients of the Romy (TV award) Recipients of the Austrian Decoration for Science and Art Recipients of the Grand Decoration for Services to the Republic of Austria