Peter Alexander Ferdinand Maximilian Neumayer (30 June 1926 – 12 February 2011), commonly known as Peter Alexander, was an Austrian actor, singer and one of the most popular entertainers in the German-language world between the 1950s and his retirement.[2] His fame emerged in the 1950s and 1960s through popular film comedies and successful recordings, predominantly of Schlager and operetta repertory. Later, Alexander established himself as the acclaimed host of television shows. His career as a live singer touring the German language countries lasted until 1991, while he continued his television work until 1996.
Born in Vienna, Alexander attended the Max Reinhardt Seminar for actors until 1948 and then began his career in acting. He starred in several musical comedies, including Liebe, Tanz und 1000 Schlager and Peter schießt den Vogel ab. He recorded Ralph Benatzky's operetta Im weißen Rößl, singing the lead role of Leopold Brandmeyer. He then performed in the 1960 movie version of the operetta.[3] He later starred in the Count Bobby movies and the Lümmel-series.
In the 1970s, Alexander started a second career as a TV host and entertainer. His music show, the Peter Alexander Show [de], was shown on black and white TV from 1963 until 1966. From 1969, the German TV station ZDF started to air a new colour version which was broadcast until 1996. The Peter Alexander Show has been seen by more than 38 million viewers and has averaged a 71% viewing rate.[citation needed]
After his death, Media Control Charts named him the biggest singles artist ever with 459 songs having charted on the German singles chart. The single "Und manchmal weinst du sicher ein paar Tränen" had the longest run with 34 weeks on that chart, while 2 other songs, "Der letzte Walzer" and "Liebesleid", were able to reach the No. 1 position.[4] Alexander won 10 Bambi Awards and in 1996 was awarded a Bambi for lifetime achievement.[5]
Alexander married Hilde Haagen in 1952; they had two children, Susanne Neumayer-Haidinger (1958–2009),[6][7] an artist, and Michael Neumayer (1963–2019). Alexander was widowed in 2003.[8][9]
Alexander died on 12 February 2011, aged 84, in his native Vienna.
Other awards were: Lieber Augustin of Vienna (1968), the Golden Bear (1973), Golden Rathausmann (1970), Golden Plate of German gastronomy (1973), Golden Cleo as the most popular star in Austria (1986), German Record Award (1980), Silver Plate of Robert Stolz Foundation in (1980)
4th place in the list of the 50 most important Austrians of the last 50 years in a reader poll of the daily Kurier (2004)
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Peter Alexander Ferdinand Maximilian Neumayer 30 June 1926 12 February 2011 commonly known as Peter Alexander was an Austrian actor singer and one of the most popular entertainers in the German language world between the 1950s and his retirement 2 His fame emerged in the 1950s and 1960s through popular film comedies and successful recordings predominantly of Schlager and operetta repertory Later Alexander established himself as the acclaimed host of television shows His career as a live singer touring the German language countries lasted until 1991 while he continued his television work until 1996 Peter AlexanderBornPeter Alexander Ferdinand Maximilian Neumayer 1926 06 30 30 June 1926Vienna AustriaDied12 February 2011 2011 02 12 aged 84 Vienna Austria 1 Occupation s Actor singerYears active1948 1996 Contents 1 Life and career 2 Filmography 3 Decorations and awards 4 Bibliography 5 References 6 External linksLife and career editBorn in Vienna Alexander attended the Max Reinhardt Seminar for actors until 1948 and then began his career in acting He starred in several musical comedies including Liebe Tanz und 1000 Schlager and Peter schiesst den Vogel ab He recorded Ralph Benatzky s operetta Im weissen Rossl singing the lead role of Leopold Brandmeyer He then performed in the 1960 movie version of the operetta 3 He later starred in the Count Bobby movies and the Lummel series In the 1970s Alexander started a second career as a TV host and entertainer His music show the Peter Alexander Show de was shown on black and white TV from 1963 until 1966 From 1969 the German TV station ZDF started to air a new colour version which was broadcast until 1996 The Peter Alexander Show has been seen by more than 38 million viewers and has averaged a 71 viewing rate citation needed After his death Media Control Charts named him the biggest singles artist ever with 459 songs having charted on the German singles chart The single Und manchmal weinst du sicher ein paar Tranen had the longest run with 34 weeks on that chart while 2 other songs Der letzte Walzer and Liebesleid were able to reach the No 1 position 4 Alexander won 10 Bambi Awards and in 1996 was awarded a Bambi for lifetime achievement 5 Alexander married Hilde Haagen in 1952 they had two children Susanne Neumayer Haidinger 1958 2009 6 7 an artist and Michael Neumayer 1963 2019 Alexander was widowed in 2003 8 9 Alexander died on 12 February 2011 aged 84 in his native Vienna Filmography editYear Film Director Role1948 Der Engel mit der Posaune Karl Hartl Visitor1952 Vanished Melody Eduard von Borsody Piano player1952 Queen of the Arena Rolf Meyer Singer1953 Salto Mortale Victor Tourjansky Singer1953 The Sweetest Fruits Franz Antel Singer1953 Drei von denen man spricht de Axel von Ambesser1954 Verliebte Leute de Franz Antel Musician Karl Munk1954 The Big Star Parade Paul Martin Singer1955 Love Dance and a Thousand Songs Paul Martin Singer Peter Alexander1956 Musikparade de Geza von Cziffra Singer Peter Martin1956 Bonjour Kathrin Karl Anton Music student Pierre1956 Ein Mann muss nicht immer schon sein de Hans Quest Jazz singer Peter Moll1957 Liebe Jazz und Ubermut de Erik Ode Jazz singer Peter Hagen1957 Das haut hin de Geza von Cziffra Student artist and singer Toni Matthis1957 Die Beine von Dolores Geza von Cziffra Singer uncredited 1958 Munchhausen in Africa Werner Jacobs Music teacher Peter von Munchhausen1958 When She Starts Look Out Geza von Cziffra Jazz musician Peter Holunder1958 So ein Millionar hat s schwer Geza von Cziffra Millionaire s Heir Edward Collins1959 Peter Shoots Down the Bird Geza von Cziffra Porter Peter Schatz1959 Schlag auf Schlag de Geza von Cziffra Registrar Hugo Bartels1959 Ich bin kein Casanova de Geza von Cziffra Student and butler Peter Keller1959 Salem Aleikum de aka Mein ganzes Leben ist Musik Geza von Cziffra Teacher and amateur musician Peter Karmann1960 Kriminaltango Geza von Cziffra Houseowner Peter Martens1960 Yes Women are Dangerous Paul Martin Fashion designer Peter Hollmann1960 The White Horse Inn Werner Jacobs Head waiter Leopold Brandmeyer1961 Season in Salzburgaka Wenn der Toni mit der Vroni Franz Josef Gottlieb Waiter Heinz Doll1961 The Adventures of Count Bobby Geza von Cziffra Count Bobby Robert Pinelski1962 Die Fledermaus Geza von Cziffra Dr Gabriel Eisenstein1962 The Merry Widow Werner Jacobs Danilo1962 Wedding Night in Paradise Paul Martin Operetta star Dr Ulrich Hansen1962 The Sweet Life of Count Bobby Geza von Cziffra Count Bobby Robert Pinelski1963 Charley s Aunt Geza von Cziffra Diplomat Dr Otto Wilder1963 The Model Boy Werner Jacobs CEO Dr Fritz Geyer1963 Schweik s Awkward Years Wolfgang Liebeneiner Josef Schwejk1964 Help My Bride Steals Werner Jacobs Commercial artist Valentin Haase1964 In Bed by Eight Werner Jacobs Teacher Dr Eduard Frank1965 Who Wants to Sleep Axel von AmbesserRolf ThieleAlfred Weidenmann Peter Sommer1966 Count Bobby The Terror of The Wild West Paul Martin Count Bobby Robert Pinelski1966 How to Seduce a Playboy Michael Pfleghar Peter Knolle1968 Zum Teufel mit der PennePart 2 of the series Die Lummel von der ersten Bank Werner Jacobs TV reporter Dr Peter Roland Substitute teacher Dr Wilhelm Maria Tell1969 Hurra die Schule brennt Part 4 of the series Die Lummel von der ersten Bank Werner Jacobs Teacher Dr Peter Bach1972 Hauptsache Ferien de Peter Weck Teacher Dr Peter MarkusDecorations and awards editGrand Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria 1985 10 Austrian Cross of Honour for Science and Art 1st class 1974 11 Ring of honour of Vienna 1984 Golden Camera 1970 1980 1984 Germany 1979 Austria as the best music star of a decade Super Golden Camera 1979 Germany as the biggest star of all time with participation of over 11 million readers of Horzu Bambi Award 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1977 1978 1987 1990 1996 for his lifetime achievement Golden Europe 1969 1974 1979 Goldener Bildschirm de 1966 1973 1974 and 1976 Silberner Bildschirm 1970 and 1971 Bronze Bravo Otto 1971 Gold Decoration for Services to the City of Vienna 1971 Lion of RTL Radio a total of 9 prizes in bronze silver and gold 1973 Honorary Lion as the best singer Golden Microphone 1966 for best male music star in European show business Rose Hill award 1992 for having written Austrian film history Award of the City of Cologne 1976 for 14 completely sold out events at the Cologne Sporthalle Hermann Lons Gold Medal Golden Romy 1992 Platinum Romy 1993 Other awards were Lieber Augustin of Vienna 1968 the Golden Bear 1973 Golden Rathausmann 1970 Golden Plate of German gastronomy 1973 Golden Cleo as the most popular star in Austria 1986 German Record Award 1980 Silver Plate of Robert Stolz Foundation in 1980 4th place in the list of the 50 most important Austrians of the last 50 years in a reader poll of the daily Kurier 2004 Induction into the Echo Hall of Fame 2011 Naming of Peter Alexander Platz in Dobling 19th district of Vienna 2012 Bibliography editMichael Wenk amp Barbara Loehr Peter Alexander Das tat ich alles aus Liebe Wien Ueberreuter 2006 ISBN 978 3800071814 Peter Alexander entry German version of Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia 2005 References edit III Harris M Lentz 2014 Obituaries in the Performing Arts 2011 McFarland p 6 ISBN 978 0 7864 9134 6 Peter Alexander gestorben filmportal de Im weissen Rossl 1960 at IMDb nbsp Peter Alexander mit Charts Rekord at Media Control Charts 14 February 2011 in German Gedenken an Peter Alexander in German Bambi awards Archived from the original on 15 July 2011 Retrieved 18 June 2011 Tochter von Peter Alexander todlich verungluckt Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung 18 March 2009 in German Susanne Neumayer Haidinger 1958 2009 Der Standard 8 March 2009 in German Obituary for Hilde Haagen Peter Alexander s wife Rheinische Post 31 March 2003 in German Todesfall Alexander Tochter Beerdigung in Wien Archived 6 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine ORF 9 March 2009 in German Reply to a parliamentary question PDF in German p 724 Retrieved 9 January 2013 Reply to a parliamentary question PDF in German p 373 Retrieved 9 January 2013 External links editPeter Alexander at IMDb nbsp Peter Alexander at the British Film Institute better source needed Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Peter Alexander Austrian performer amp oldid 1182861970, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
