Viktor Afritsch

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Viktor Afritsch (born March 23, 1906 in Graz , † March 9, 1967 in Berchtesgaden ) was an Austrian theater and film actor.

Life

Viktor Afritsch, son of the founder of Kinderfreunde Österreich, Anton Afritsch , made his debut at the Graz City Theater at the age of 17 after high school and acting training . From 1924 he went on tour with Alexander Moissi and Max Pallenberg through South America . In 1933 he received a permanent engagement at the municipal theaters of Graz.

Later worked at the Deutsches Theater in Prague until 1937 . He also began his film career in Prague, which lasted until 1962 - with appearances in over 70 films.

His two brothers were Anton junior and Josef were politicians of the SPÖ . Viktor Afritsch was with Josefine, geb. Ascherl (born June 6, 1912; † approx. 1960), married, with whom he had two sons.

His grave is in the Berchtesgaden mountain cemetery.

Filmography (selection)

literature

  • Kay Less : The film's great personal dictionary . The actors, directors, cameramen, producers, composers, screenwriters, film architects, outfitters, costume designers, editors, sound engineers, make-up artists and special effects designers of the 20th century. Volume 1: A - C. Erik Aaes - Jack Carson. Schwarzkopf & Schwarzkopf, Berlin 2001, ISBN 3-89602-340-3 , p. 38.

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personal data
SURNAME Afritsch, Viktor
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Austrian film actor
DATE OF BIRTH March 23, 1906
PLACE OF BIRTH Graz
DATE OF DEATH March 9, 1967
Place of death Berchtesgaden