Karl Birk
Karl Birk (* 1884 in Vienna ; † October 15, 1951 in Quedlinburg ) was an Austrian theater director and actor.
Birk was born in Vienna, but trained as an actor and director in Prague. After completing his training, he worked as a dramaturge and director in Chemnitz, then at the Neustädter Schauspielhaus in Dresden. Birk also worked as a theater critic and trained theater actors himself. Despite being 80 percent disabled, he made it a point to participate in all practical matters. He also brought out various books on theater studies. Most recently he worked at the Städtische Bühne Quedlinburg .
literature
- German stage yearbook. 1953 Theater history year and address book. 61st year. Berlin, pp. 74-75.
| personal data | |
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| SURNAME | Birk, Karl |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Austrian theater director and actor |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1884 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Vienna |
| DATE OF DEATH | October 15, 1951 |
| Place of death | Quedlinburg |