Sends salutations: Thekla Carola Wied - Sends his well-wishes: Thekla Carola Wied
Peter Weck, the esteemed Austrian actor and director, is currently celebrating his 95th birthday in Vienna, surrounded by his loved ones. The Vienna mayor is expected to attend the birthday celebration, paying tribute to a man whose contributions to the performing arts have left a lasting impact on Austrian culture.
Weck's career began in the 1950s with his film debut in "Und der Himmel lacht dazu" and continued through the decades, with roles in classic films such as "The Story of Vickie" and the renowned "Sissi" trilogy alongside Romy Schneider. In the 1980s, Weck made a significant mark as a theater director, notably directing the first German-language production of the musical Cats at the Theater an der Wien, setting records with productions of Cats and Andrew Lloyd Webber's "The Phantom of the Opera."
Throughout his career, Weck has received numerous prestigious awards and honors, including multiple Golden Camera awards, the Bambi Award, the Platinum Romy for lifetime achievement, the Austrian Cross of Honour for Science and Art 1st Class, and several honors from the City and State of Vienna such as the Golden Medal of Honour and the Golden Rathausmann. In 2010, he published his memoirs titled Was that it? Memories, providing insight into his fulfilling artistic life.
After the passing of his long-time wife Ingrid in 2012, Weck temporarily stepped back from public life. However, his legacy as an actor and director continues to be celebrated, with his work in popular TV formats like "Das Traumschiff," "Tatort," or "Das Traumhotel" still resonating with audiences.
Thekla Carola Wied, Weck's co-star in the cult series "I Marry a Family," sent warm wishes to the actor on his 95th birthday. Wied expressed her belief that Weck's genes allow for a long life, and encouraged him to aim for 100 years. As Weck's birthday wishes were published in the "Bild" newspaper, it is clear that his impact on the performing arts continues to be felt, even as he enters his ninth decade.
Peter Weck's contributions to European cinema and theater as both a beloved actor in classic films and an influential director have been widely recognized, with numerous lifetime achievement recognitions reflecting his impact on Austrian culture and the arts. As he celebrates his 95th birthday, it is clear that Weck remains a significant figure in Austrian and German-speaking performing arts, with a career marked by both artistic versatility and popular success.
- Peter Weck's acting career, spanning over six decades, includes notable roles in movies such as "The Story of Vickie" and the "Sissi" trilogy, as well as appearances in popular TV series like "Das Traumschiff," "Tatort," and "Das Traumhotel."
- His contributions to the entertainment industry extend beyond Austria, earning him a place among celebrbrities in movies-and-tv, with accolades like the Platinum Romy for lifetime achievement and multiple Golden Camera awards.
