Karl Böhm
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- August 28, 1894 in Graz, Austria-Hungary [now Austria]
- Died
- August 14, 1981 (aged 86)
- Active Years
- 1944–1975 (32 Years)
- Total Credits
- 20 credits in database
Biography
Karl Böhm was an Austrian conductor born in Graz, Austria-Hungary, on August 28, 1894. He was the son of a lawyer and earned a doctorate in law before studying at the music conservatory in Graz and later at the Vienna Conservatory under Eusebius Mandyczewski. He was best known for his performances of music by Mozart, Wagner, and Richard Strauss. In 1917, he served as a rehearsal assistant and made his conducting debut in Viktor Nessler's Der Trompeter von Säckingen. He became the assistant director of music in 1919. Karl Böhm died on August 14, 1981, at the age of 86. He was the father of actor Karlheinz Böhm.
Career overview
Karlheinz Böhm, sometimes referred to as Carl Boehm or Karl Boehm, was an Austrian-German actor and philanthropist. He participated in 45 films. He became well known in Austria and Germany for his role as Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria in the Sissi trilogy. He also gained international recognition for his role as Mark, the psychopathic protagonist of Peeping Tom.
The son of conductor Karl Böhm began his acting career on stage in Germany. In Europe, he is best known for his role in the Sissi (1955) series, although he later starred in several movies of cult director Rainer Werner Fassbinder. Among the contrasting roles in his career were romantic roles. After 1981, he was exclusively involved in charity work.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
20 titles- Strauss: Ariadne Auf Naxos (2007) as Self - Conductor
- Böhm Conducts Brahms & Beethoven (2006) as Conductor
- Mozart Requiem (2005) as Self - Conductor
- Die Entführung aus dem Serail (1980) as Self - Conductor
- Beethoven, Mozart & Brahms Piano Concertos (1979) as Self - Conductor
- Biographies (1978) as Self
- Mozart Symphonies Vol. I - Nos. 29,34,35,40,41 and Minuet K.409 (1978) as Self - Conductor
- Mozart Symphonies Vol. II - Nos. 1,25,31,36,38 and "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik" (1978) as Self - Conductor
- Mozart Symphonies Vol. III - Nos. 28, 33, 39, "Serenata Notturna" and Karl Böhm documentary (1978) as Self - Conductor
- The Marriage of Figaro (1975) as Self - Conductor
- The Marriage of Figaro (1975) Conductor
- Salome (1974) as Self - Conductor
- Tristan und Isolde (1973) as Self - Conductor
- Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self
- Die Fledermaus (1972) as Self - Conductor
- Beethoven: Fidelio (1970) as Self - Conductor
- Von Reinhardt bis Karajan - 50 Jahre Salzburger Festspiele (1970) as Self
- Bayreuther Proben (1966) as Self
- Ariadne auf Naxos (1965) as Self - Conductor
- Philharmonic (1944)
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What movies or TV shows is Karl Böhm best known for?
Karl Böhm is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Le Grand Échiquier (1972).
When and where was Karl Böhm born?
Karl Böhm was born on August 28, 1894 in Graz, Austria-Hungary [now Austria]. They passed away on August 14, 1981.
How many credits does Karl Böhm have?
Karl Böhm has 20 film and television credits listed on archytele, with work dated between 1944 and 1975.
What is Karl Böhm's background in cinema and television?
Karl Böhm was an Austrian conductor born in Graz, Austria-Hungary, on August 28, 1894. He was the son of a lawyer and earned a doctorate in law before studying at the music conservatory in Graz and later at the Vienna Conservatory under Eusebius Mandyczewski. He was best known for his performances of music by Mozart, W...
Karl Böhm by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self — aged about 77
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