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Helmut Qualtinger

January 01, 1970

Helmut Gustav Friedrich Qualtinger (German: [ˈhɛlmuːt ˈkvaltɪŋɐ]; 8 October 1928 – 29 September 1986; also spelled Helmuth Qualtinger) was an Austrian actor, cabaret performer, writer and reciter.

Helmut Qualtinger
Qualtinger and Georg Biron in 1985
Born
Helmut Gustav Friedrich Qualtinger

(1928-10-08)8 October 1928
Vienna, Austria
Died8 September 1986(1986-09-08) (aged 57)
Vienna, Austria
Other namesHelmuth Qualtinger
Alma materMax Reinhardt Seminar
Occupations
Years active1947–1986

Biography edit

Qualtinger was born in Vienna, First Austrian Republic to a secondary education teacher and his wife, stemming from the bourgeois class of the Bildungsbürgertum, his father being a follower of the German Nazi movement. While at school Qualtinger's interest in literature and acting became obvious and he founded a youth theater as a pupil. Afterwards he initially studied medicine and literature, but quit university to become a newspaper reporter and film critic for local press, while beginning to write his own texts for cabaret performances and theater plays. Qualtinger continued as an actor at student theaters and revues and attended the Max Reinhardt Seminar as a guest student.

Cabaret edit

Beginning in 1947, he appeared in cabaret performances. In 1949, Qualtinger's first theatrical play, Jugend vor den Schranken (Youth in front of Barriers), was staged in Graz and caused furor for portraying teenagers and their rebellious behaviour. Up to 1961, Qualtinger collaborated on various cabaret programmes with the Namenlosen Ensemble (Nameless Ensemble, founded 1952) made up of Gerhard Bronner, Carl Merz [de], Louise Martini [de], Peter Wehle, Georg Kreisler, and Michael Kehlmann. He also continued to write commentaries, mostly satirical, for Austrian news papers e.g. from 1955 to 1961 for the Kurier together with his acting colleague Carl Merz.

The chansons presented in these cabaret revues, for example „Papa wird's scho richten“ (Daddy's gonna fix it), and his „Travnicek dialogs“ with Bronner became (in)famous to the history of Austrian cabaret. Mr. Travnicek is a typical little man character, mostly in a bad mood. He is asked questions only to reveal his odd, sometimes misanthropic views on things going on.

Acting edit

Qualtinger also played several serious theater, TV and film parts, the film Kurzer Prozess and the Alpensaga TV series were among those well received.

The short one-man play Der Herr Karl [de], which was written by Qualtinger and Merz, broadcast on Austrian TV in 1961 with Qualtinger playing the lead character and later on also performed on stage, made him well known across German-speaking countries. "Herr Karl", a grocery store clerk, is telling the story of his life and deeds to an imaginary colleague (the camera/spectator) – from the days of the First Austrian Republic after the end of the Habsburg empire (1918), leading up to the transformation into the Austrofascist regime (1934) and the Anschluss (annexation) by Nazi Germany (1938), followed by World War II and finally the occupation by Allied forces until the mid-1950s, seen from the perspective of one who is a prototypical opportunist. Qualtinger's portrayal of the petit-bourgeois collaborator came at a time when "normality" had just been restored and involvement of Austrians in the fascist and later Nazi movements was being downplayed and wished to be "forgotten", causing a stir and many enemies for the authors, Qualtinger even received anonymous threats of murder for his part as "Mr. Everyman" as a hanger-on.

Already seriously ill, he made his final acting appearance in 1986 as the heretic monk "Remigio da Varagine" in The Name of the Rose, along with Sean Connery and F. Murray Abraham.

Recitations edit

Beginning with the 1970s, Qualtinger frequently performed recital tours of his own and other texts, including excerpts from Adolf Hitler's Mein Kampf and Karl Kraus' Die letzten Tage der Menschheit (The Last Days of Mankind). His recitals were very popular and resulted in several records being published.

Pranks edit

Qualtinger was also known for his, sometimes crude, practical jokes. In May 1945 just as the Second World War had ended he staged a confiscation of a mansion as an "appointed Commissioner for Culture", using a self-signed letter of authorization and a "Soviet Star" symbol on his clothing for legitimation. Qualtinger intended to found a theater and was about to recruit actors when his coup was uncovered and he was jailed for three months by the Soviet occupation force.

In 1951, he managed to launch a false report in several newspapers, a so-called canard (germ. "Zeitungsente"), announcing the visit of a (fictional) famous Inuit poet named Kobuk (author of "The Burning Igloo") to Vienna. Reporters who assembled at the railway station however were to witness the "Inuit poet", in fur coat and cap, stepping from the train. Asked about his "first impressions of Vienna", Qualtinger commented in broad Viennese dialect, "Haaß is's do (It's hot here)!"

Death edit

Helmut Qualtinger died in Vienna on 29 September 1986, of a liver condition.

Filmography edit

Year Title Role Notes
1952 1. April 2000 Vier im Jeep: Der Russe Uncredited
1953 Fräulein Casanova [de]
To Be Without Worries Kraps
Drei, von denen man spricht [de]
If I Only Have Your Love Direktor Pokorny
1954 König der Manege Mirko
Hochstaplerin der Liebe
1955 Du bist die Richtige Orientalischer Fürst
Hanussen Ernst Röhm
Sonnenschein und Wolkenbruch
1957 Scherben bringen Glück Wollner, Direktor vom Revuetheater
1958 Man müßte nochmal zwanzig sein [de] Kanzakis
1959 Mikosch of the Secret Service Oberst Fedor Fedorowitsch Ganiew
Die schöne Lügnerin [de] Geheimpolizist Zawadil / Detective Zawadil
1960 Mit Himbeergeist geht alles besser Seppl Reber
1961 Tales from the Vienna Woods Oskar TV film
Mann im Schatten Dr. Radosch, Oberpolizeirat
Die Kurve Dr. Erich Kriegbaum TV play
1965 Lumpaci the Vagabond [de] Knieriem, ein Schustergeselle
1967 Kurzer Prozess Inspektor Pokorny
Der Paukenspieler Ferry
1968 The Castle Burgel
1971 The False Weight [de] Anselm Eibenschuetz TV film
1974 Der Kulterer [de] Kulterer TV film
Krankensaal 6 Ragin
1975 Ice Age Fitler / Old Officer
End of the Game von Schwendi
1976 MitGift [de] Kommissar Huck
1976–1977 Die Alpensaga Allinger 3 episodes
1977 Abelard [de]
1978 Mulligans Rückkehr Mulligan TV film
1979 Grandison [fr] Dr. Ludwig Pfister
Tales from the Vienna Woods Zauberkönig
1983 Cats' Play [de] Viktor TV film
1986 Das Diarium des Dr. Döblinger
The Name of the Rose Remigio de Varagine (final film role)

External links edit

  •   Media related to Helmut Qualtinger at Wikimedia Commons
  •   Quotations related to Helmut Qualtinger at Wikiquote
  • Helmut Qualtinger at IMDb
  • Helmut Qualtinger at Find a Grave

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Friedrich Qualtinger 1928 10 08 8 October 1928Vienna AustriaDied8 September 1986 1986 09 08 aged 57 Vienna AustriaOther namesHelmuth QualtingerAlma materMax Reinhardt SeminarOccupationsActorwritercabaret peformerreciterYears active1947 1986 Contents 1 Biography 1 1 Cabaret 1 2 Acting 1 3 Recitations 1 4 Pranks 2 Death 3 Filmography 4 External linksBiography editQualtinger was born in Vienna First Austrian Republic to a secondary education teacher and his wife stemming from the bourgeois class of the Bildungsburgertum his father being a follower of the German Nazi movement While at school Qualtinger s interest in literature and acting became obvious and he founded a youth theater as a pupil Afterwards he initially studied medicine and literature but quit university to become a newspaper reporter and film critic for local press while beginning to write his own texts for cabaret performances and theater plays Qualtinger continued as an actor at student theaters and revues and attended the Max Reinhardt Seminar as a guest student Cabaret edit Beginning in 1947 he appeared in cabaret performances In 1949 Qualtinger s first theatrical play Jugend vor den Schranken Youth in front of Barriers was staged in Graz and caused furor for portraying teenagers and their rebellious behaviour Up to 1961 Qualtinger collaborated on various cabaret programmes with the Namenlosen Ensemble Nameless Ensemble founded 1952 made up of Gerhard Bronner Carl Merz de Louise Martini de Peter Wehle Georg Kreisler and Michael Kehlmann He also continued to write commentaries mostly satirical for Austrian news papers e g from 1955 to 1961 for the Kurier together with his acting colleague Carl Merz The chansons presented in these cabaret revues for example Papa wird s scho richten Daddy s gonna fix it and his Travnicek dialogs with Bronner became in famous to the history of Austrian cabaret Mr Travnicek is a typical little man character mostly in a bad mood He is asked questions only to reveal his odd sometimes misanthropic views on things going on Acting edit Qualtinger also played several serious theater TV and film parts the film Kurzer Prozess and the Alpensaga TV series were among those well received The short one man play Der Herr Karl de which was written by Qualtinger and Merz broadcast on Austrian TV in 1961 with Qualtinger playing the lead character and later on also performed on stage made him well known across German speaking countries Herr Karl a grocery store clerk is telling the story of his life and deeds to an imaginary colleague the camera spectator from the days of the First Austrian Republic after the end of the Habsburg empire 1918 leading up to the transformation into the Austrofascist regime 1934 and the Anschluss annexation by Nazi Germany 1938 followed by World War II and finally the occupation by Allied forces until the mid 1950s seen from the perspective of one who is a prototypical opportunist Qualtinger s portrayal of the petit bourgeois collaborator came at a time when normality had just been restored and involvement of Austrians in the fascist and later Nazi movements was being downplayed and wished to be forgotten causing a stir and many enemies for the authors Qualtinger even received anonymous threats of murder for his part as Mr Everyman as a hanger on Already seriously ill he made his final acting appearance in 1986 as the heretic monk Remigio da Varagine in The Name of the Rose along with Sean Connery and F Murray Abraham Recitations edit Beginning with the 1970s Qualtinger frequently performed recital tours of his own and other texts including excerpts from Adolf Hitler s Mein Kampf and Karl Kraus Die letzten Tage der Menschheit The Last Days of Mankind His recitals were very popular and resulted in several records being published Pranks edit Qualtinger was also known for his sometimes crude practical jokes In May 1945 just as the Second World War had ended he staged a confiscation of a mansion as an appointed Commissioner for Culture using a self signed letter of authorization and a Soviet Star symbol on his clothing for legitimation Qualtinger intended to found a theater and was about to recruit actors when his coup was uncovered and he was jailed for three months by the Soviet occupation force In 1951 he managed to launch a false report in several newspapers a so called canard germ Zeitungsente announcing the visit of a fictional famous Inuit poet named Kobuk author of The Burning Igloo to Vienna Reporters who assembled at the railway station however were to witness the Inuit poet in fur coat and cap stepping from the train Asked about his first impressions of Vienna Qualtinger commented in broad Viennese dialect Haass is s do It s hot here Death editHelmut Qualtinger died in Vienna on 29 September 1986 of a liver condition Filmography editYear Title Role Notes 1952 1 April 2000 Vier im Jeep Der Russe Uncredited 1953 Fraulein Casanova de To Be Without Worries Kraps Drei von denen man spricht de If I Only Have Your Love Direktor Pokorny 1954 Konig der Manege Mirko Hochstaplerin der Liebe 1955 Du bist die Richtige Orientalischer Furst Hanussen Ernst Rohm Sonnenschein und Wolkenbruch 1957 Scherben bringen Gluck Wollner Direktor vom Revuetheater 1958 Man musste nochmal zwanzig sein de Kanzakis 1959 Mikosch of the Secret Service Oberst Fedor Fedorowitsch Ganiew Die schone Lugnerin de Geheimpolizist Zawadil Detective Zawadil 1960 Mit Himbeergeist geht alles besser Seppl Reber 1961 Tales from the Vienna Woods Oskar TV film Mann im Schatten Dr Radosch Oberpolizeirat Die Kurve Dr Erich Kriegbaum TV play 1965 Lumpaci the Vagabond de Knieriem ein Schustergeselle 1967 Kurzer Prozess Inspektor Pokorny Der Paukenspieler Ferry 1968 The Castle Burgel 1971 The False Weight de Anselm Eibenschuetz TV film 1974 Der Kulterer de Kulterer TV film Krankensaal 6 Ragin 1975 Ice Age Fitler Old Officer End of the Game von Schwendi 1976 MitGift de Kommissar Huck 1976 1977 Die Alpensaga Allinger 3 episodes 1977 Abelard de 1978 Mulligans Ruckkehr Mulligan TV film 1979 Grandison fr Dr Ludwig Pfister Tales from the Vienna Woods Zauberkonig 1983 Cats Play de Viktor TV film 1986 Das Diarium des Dr Doblinger The Name of the Rose Remigio de Varagine final film role External links edit nbsp Media related to Helmut Qualtinger at Wikimedia Commons nbsp Quotations related to Helmut Qualtinger at Wikiquote Helmut Qualtinger at IMDb Helmut Qualtinger at Find a Grave Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Helmut Qualtinger amp oldid 1219025532, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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