Gusti Wolf

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Gusti Wolf
Born (1912-04-11)11 April 1912
Vienna, Austria
Died 5 May 2007(2007-05-05) (aged 95)
Vienna, Austria

Gusti Wolf (11 April 1912 – 5 May 2007) was an Austrian stage, film, and television actress.

Born in Vienna, Wolf made her stage debut at the Burgtheater in 1934 and from there moved on to Ostrava, Munich, and Berlin. In 1946, she was engaged at the Burgtheater again, whose Honorary Member she became in 1987.

She made her film debut in 1937, played mainly supporting roles in a number of UFA movies, and after the war continued her film career, playing alongside actors such as Hans Moser, Susi Nicoletti, Johannes Heesters, Marika Rökk, and Oskar Sima.

Her television credits include series such as Der alte Richter (1969–70), the Austrian cult classic, Kottan ermittelt (1981–83), the comedy series, Wenn das die Nachbarn wüßten (1990–92), and guest roles in Derrick, Tatort, and Kommissar Rex.

Wolf never married, and didn't have any children. She lived in Vienna.

Selected filmography

Decorations and awards

This article incorporates information from the equivalent article on the German Wikipedia.
  • 1934: 2nd Prize - Silver medal at the Vienna International Film Festival
  • 1966: Kammerschauspielerin
  • 1972: Burgtheater ring
  • 1977: Austrian Cross of Honour for Science and Art, 1st class
  • 1981: Special cup for 35 years of membership at the Burgtheater
  • 1984: Gold pendant with engraving for 40 years Burgtheater
  • 1985: Grand Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria
  • 1987: Honorary Member of the Burgtheater
  • 1992: Nestroy Ring
  • 1992: Film Award Rose Hill
  • 1993: Golden Romy as the most popular actress
  • 1997: Golden Medal of Honour for Services to the City of Vienna
  • 2000: Appointment as Professor
  • 2001: Golden Rathausmann
  • 2003: Nestroy Theatre Prize for lifetime achievement

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