Peter Kraus
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- March 18, 1939 in Munich, Germany
- Active Years
- 1948–2025 (78 Years)
- Total Credits
- 156 credits in database
Biography
Task: Write a factual identity profile of Peter Kraus (Acting).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text ONLY (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 90-130 words.
No preamble, no JSON, no surrounding quotes.
Name: Peter Kraus.
Profession: Austrian actor and singer.
Claim: First German-speaking pop star and founder of German-language rock ‘n’ roll.
Known For: Acting.
Known Credits: 153.
Gender: Male.
Birthday: March 18, 1939.
Age: 87 years old (based on the source text).
Place of Birth: Munich, Germany.
Peter Kraus is an Austrian actor and singer.
He is identified as the first German-speaking pop star and the founder of German-language rock ‘n’ roll.
Born in Munich, Germany, on March 18, 1939, he is 87 years old.
His professional work is primarily known for acting, with 153 known credits listed.
Draft 1: Peter Kraus is an Austrian actor and singer. He is recognized as the first German-speaking pop star and the founder of German-language rock ‘n’ roll. Born in Munich, Germany, on March 18, 1939, he is 87 years old. Kraus is known for his work in acting and has 153 known credits. (52 words) - Too short.
Draft 2 (Expanding to reach 90-130 words):
Peter Kraus is an Austrian actor and singer. He is described as the first German-speaking pop star and the founder of German-language rock ‘n’
Career overview
Subject: Peter Kraus (Acting).
Source Material: TMDB Bio and TMDB Profile data.
Constraints:
Write ONLY verifiable facts from the provided text.
No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
No preamble, no JSON.
Name: Peter Kraus.
Nationality/Identity: Austrian actor and singer.
Historical claim: First German-speaking pop star and founder of German-language rock 'n' roll.
Known for: Acting.
Known credits: 153.
Gender: Male.
Birthday: March 18, 1939.
Place of birth: Munich, Germany.
Paragraph 1: Identity and Background.
Peter Kraus is an Austrian actor and singer. He was born in Munich, Germany, on March 18, 1939. Within the music industry, he is identified as the first German-speaking pop star and the founder of German-language rock 'n' roll.
Paragraph 2: Career/Acting.
In the field of entertainment, Kraus is known for his work in acting. According to The Movie Database, he has 153 known credits. His professional profile includes contributions to both movies and television shows.
Drafting check:
The current draft is very short. I need to expand it to reach the 180-260 word range using only the provided facts. However, the provided facts are extremely sparse.
Fact Check:
Austrian actor and singer.
First German-speaking pop star.
Founder of German-language rock 'n' roll.
Known for: Acting.
Known credits: 153.
Birthday: March 18, 1939.
Birthplace: Munich, Germany.
Problem: The source material is insufficient to reach 180 words without repeating myself or inventing details. I must be careful not to violate the "never invent or guess" rule.
Wait, let me re-read the prompt instructions: "Write a 180-260 word career overview... Use ONLY facts present above."
If the source material only contains about 40-50 words of actual information, reaching 180 words without "inventing or guessing" is logically impossible unless I use repetitive phrasing or extremely verbose sentence structures.
Let's try to expand the phrasing without adding new facts:
Peter Kraus is an Austrian actor and singer. He was born in Munich, Germany, on March 18, 1939. He is recognized as the first German-speaking pop star and is considered the founder of German-language rock 'n' roll.
Regarding his professional career, Kraus is known for his work in acting. His filmography includes 153 known credits. These credits encompass his work in movies and television shows.
Word count check: This is about 75 words. I cannot reach 180 words without violating the "Do not invent" rule.
Re-evaluating the source:
"Peter Kraus is an Austrian actor and singer."
"He was the 'first German-speaking pop star' and founder of German-language rock 'n' roll."
"Known For: Acting"
"Known Credits: 153"
"Birthday: March 18, 1939"
"Place of Birth: Munich, Germany"
Strategy: I will write the most
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
156 titles- HeidiFest (2025) as Self
- The Klimperclown (2025) as Self
- First Moments – Wie alles begann (2023) as Self
- The Masked Singer (2019) as Self
- Talk am See mit Gaby Hauptmann (2019) as self
- Soundtrack Österreich (2019) as Self
- Schlager-Spaß (2018) as Self
- Peter Kraus erzählt... (2017) as Self
- Ringlstetter (2016) as self
- Wer weiß denn sowas? (2015)
- Wer weiß denn sowas? (2015) as Self
- Spiel für dein Land (2015) as Self
- Kunscht! (2014) as Self
- Musikgeschichten (2014) as Self
- Zauberhafte Weihnacht im Land der "Stillen Nacht" (2014) as Self
- Stöckl (2013) as Self
- Vera bei... (2013) as Self
- Linzer Eiszauber (2013) as Self
- Musik in den Bergen (2013) as Self
- When Inge Is Dancing (2013) as Onkel Herb
- Die Helene Fischer Show 2013 (2013) as Self
- Gottschalk Live (2012) as Self
- Die Wiwaldi Show (2012) as Self
- Heiligabend mit Carmen Nebel (2012) as Self
- Hamburg Journal (2011) as Self
- Landesschau Rheinland-Pfalz (2010) as Self
- Musikalische Reise (2010) as Self
- Im Gespräch mit Teddy Podgorski (2010) as Self
- Markus Lanz (2008) as Self
- Mein Nachmittag (2008) as Self
- Das Quiz (2008) as Self
- Nachtlinie (2007) as Self
- Dickes B (2007) as Self
- Kult am Sonntag (2007) as himself
- Semperopernball (2006) as Self
- Filmlegenden. Deutsch (2006) as Self
- Herzlichen Glückwunsch - Die Michael Schanze Jubiläumsgala (2005) as Self
- Willkommen bei Carmen Nebel (2004) as Self
- Bei Hübner (2004) as Self
- Servus, Hansi Hinterseer (2004) as Self
- ZIBB (2003) as Self
- Menschen bei Maischberger (2003) as Self
- Our Best (2003) as Self
- Ein roter Teppich für.... (2002) as Self
- Langer Samstag (2002) as Self
- Die Jahrzehnte Show (2002) as Self
- Die fabelhaften Schwestern (2002) as Jonas King
- Aeschbacher (2001) as Self
- Hart aber fair (2001) as Self
- Ein Star und seine Stadt (2001) as Self
- Abendschau (2000) as self
- Menschen der Woche (2000) as Self
- Starnacht am Wörthersee (2000) as Self
- Volle Kanne (1999) as Self
- Beckmann (1999) as Self
- Das ZDF-Sommerhitfestival (1999) as Self
- Show Palast (1999) as Self
- Alpha Forum (1998) as Self
- The Johannes B. Kerner Show (1998) as Self
- Sabine Christiansen (1998) as Self
- Leute heute (1997) as Self
- Tietjen und Bommes (1997) as Self
- Das Amt (1997) as Peter
- Zimmer frei! (1996) as Self
- Schlosshotel Orth (1996) as Mark Meister
- Die Harald Schmidt Show (1995) as Self
- Liebling, ich muß auf Geschäftsreise (1995) as Philipp Meinhold
- Liebling, ich muß auf Geschäftsreise (1995) Screenplay
- Liebling, ich muß auf Geschäftsreise (1995) Director
- Die Feste mit Florian Silbereisen (1994) as Self
- Höchstpersönlich (1994) as self
- Drei zum Verlieben (1994)
- Tierärztin Christine (1993) as Martin
- Morgenmagazin (1992) as Self
- Riverboat (1992) as Self
- ECHO-Verleihung (1992) as Self
- DAS! (1991) as Self
- Musik liegt in der Luft (1991) as Self - Singer
- Pssst ... (1990) as Self
- Ein Schloß am Wörthersee (1990) as Peter Sommer
- Schmidteinander (1990)
- ZDF-Mittagsmagazin (1989) as Self
- Alles Nichts Oder?! (1988) as Self
- Flitterabend (1988) as Self - Singer
- Nachtcafé (1987) as Self
- Der Madonna-Mann (1987) as Schirmer
- ZDF-Fernsehgarten (1986) as Self
- Showgeschichten (1986) as Self
- Der Sommer des Samurai (1986) as Joe Schirmer
- Melodien für Millionen (1985) as Self
- Tausend Augen (1984) as Schirmer
- Bei Bio (1983) as Self
- Wetten, dass..? (1981) as Self
- Tag des deutschen Schlagers (1981) as Self
- Heut' abend (1980) as Self
- Verstehen Sie Spaß? (1980) as Self
- NDR Talk Show (1979) as Self
- Die Pyramide (1979) as Self
- Kölner Treff (1976) as Self
- Musik ist Trumpf (1975) as Self
- Meine Schwester und ich (1975) as Marc
- 3 nach 9 (1974) as Self
- Die Montagsmaler (1974) as Self
- Am laufenden Band (1974) as Self - Guest
- Schlagerfestival (1974) as Self
- 8 x 1 in Noten (1973) as Self - Host
- Acht nach 8 (1973) as Self
- Paganini (1973) as Pimpinelli
- Hätten Sie heut’ Zeit für mich? (1972) as Self
- Dalli Dalli (1971) as Self - Singer
- Dalli Dalli (1971) as Self - Candidate
- Baden-Badener Roulette (1971) as Self - Host
- No, No Nanette (1971) as Tom
- Drei mal neun (1970) as Self
- Die ZDF-Hitparade (1969) as Self
- Unsere kleine Show - Musik zur blauen Stunde (1969) as Self
- Das Sonntagskonzert (1969) as Self
- Ein Walzertraum (1969) as Leutnant Montschi
- Lovemaker (1969) as Hans
- Starparade (1968) as Self
- Wenn die kleinen Veilchen blüh'n (1968) as Horst
- Lösegeld für Mylady (1967) as Jeff
- Hulla di Bulla (1967) as Fritz Appel
- Talentschuppen (1966) as Self
- Show - Charme - Chansons (1965) as Self - Host
- Die Drehscheibe (1964) as Self
- Der goldene Schuß (1964) as Self
- Happy End am Wörthersee (1964) as Jerry Fink
- The Waltz King (1964) as Josef Strauss
- Wenn man baden geht auf Teneriffa (1964) as Tom
- Die große Kür (1964) as Jonny King
- En gång i Stockholm (1963)
- Das haben die Mädchen gern (1963) as Peter 'Pitt' Monk
- Haifischbar (1962) as Self
- So toll wie anno dazumal (1962) as Thomas Janitzky
- Verrückt und zugenäht (1962) as Harry Jensen
- Musik aus Studio B (1961) as Self
- Werner Müllers Schlagermagazin (1961) as Self
- Im schwarzen Rössl (1961) as Gustl Zwanzger
- Was macht Papa denn in Italien? (1961) as Klaus Stumpf
- Conny und Peter machen Musik (1960) as Peter
- Schlager-Raketen (1960) as Peter Kraus
- Kein Engel ist so rein (1960) as Konrad Stoloff
- Stars in the Ring (1959) as Self
- Alle lieben Peter (1959) as Peter
- Melodie und Rhythmus (1959) as Tommy Alberti
- Immer die Radfahrer (1958) as Robby Eilers
- Wenn die Conny mit dem Peter (1958) as Peter Burg
- Der Pauker (1958) as Achim Bork
- Zum blauen Bock (1957) as Self
- Aktuelle Schaubude (1957) as Self
- Die Freundin meines Mannes (1957) as Claus Roscher
- Die Frühreifen (1957) as Günther
- Was bin ich? (1955) as Self
- The Flying Classroom (1954) as Johnny
- Bambi (1948) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Peter Kraus best known for?
Peter Kraus is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Masked Singer (2019), Ringlstetter (2016), Wer weiß denn sowas? (2015), Wer weiß denn sowas? (2015).
When and where was Peter Kraus born?
Peter Kraus was born on March 18, 1939 in Munich, Germany.
How many credits does Peter Kraus have?
Peter Kraus has accumulated over 156 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 2025.
What is Peter Kraus's background in cinema and television?
Task: Write a factual identity profile of Peter Kraus (Acting). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc. Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text ONLY (no markdown, no asterisks,...
Peter Kraus by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Sabine Christiansen (1998) as Self — aged about 59
- Dalli Dalli (1971) as Self - Singer — aged about 32
- Dalli Dalli (1971) as Self - Candidate — aged about 32
- Tietjen und Bommes (1997) as Self — aged about 58
- Bambi (1948) as Self — aged about 9
- Tierärztin Christine (1993) as Martin — aged about 54
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