Sigmund Freud
Biography
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Task: Write a factual identity profile of Sigmund Freud (Acting).
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Subject: Sigmund Freud (specifically the "Acting" persona/entry as per TMDB).
[1] TMDB: Sigmund Freud (Sigismund Schlomo Freud). Austrian neurologist, founder of psychoanalysis. Known for Acting. 27 known credits. Gender: Male. Birthday: May 6, 1856. Death: September 23, 1939 (83 years old). Place of Birth: Freiberg, Austria. Also Known As: Sigismund Schlomo F.
[2] TMDB (Freud TV Series 2020): Sigmund Freud is a hungry young man in 19th-century Vienna who joins a psychic and an inspector to solve bloody mysteries.
[3] Wikipedia: Sigmund Freud (born Sigismund Schlomo Freud; 6 May 1856 – 23 September 1939). Austrian neurologist and founder of psychoanalysis. Clinical method for evaluating and treating pathologies arising from conflicts in the psyche through dialogue between patient and psychoanalyst.
[4] IMDb: Writer of The Ego and the Id. Austrian neurologist and 'father of psychoanalysis'. Born to Jacob Freud (Jewish wool merchant) and Amalia (neé Nathansohn). Family settled in Vienna when young. Started medicine at University of Vienna in 1873.
[5] Wikiwand: Mentions S. N. Behrman heard Sigmund Freud (not much useful for Freud's bio).
[6] Britannica: Austrian neurologist, founder of psychoanalysis.
Name: Sigmund Freud (born Sigismund Schlomo Freud).
Profession: Austrian neurologist, founder of psychoanalysis, and actor with
Career overview
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a career overview of Sigmund Freud (specifically focusing on the "Acting" credit mentioned in the TMDB bio) based only on provided sources.
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided text.
No invented titles, names, dates, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Length: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
Topic: Career overview of Sigmund Freud (Acting).
Source [1]: Sigmund Freud (TMDB). Known For: Acting. Known Credits: 27. Gender: Male. Birthday: May 6, 1856. Death: September 23, 1939. Place of Birth: Freiberg, Austria. Also Known As: Sigismund Schlomo F.
Source [2]: Freud (TV Series 2020). Plot: Sigmund Freud joins a psychic and an inspector in 19th-century Vienna to solve mysteries.
Source [3]: Wikipedia. Born Sigismund Schlomo Freud. Austrian neurologist and founder of psychoanalysis.
Source [4]: IMDb. Writer: The Ego and the Id. Austrian neurologist and 'father of psychoanalysis'. Born to Jacob Freud (Jewish wool merchant) and Amalia (neé Nathansohn). Family settled in Vienna. Started medicine at University of Vienna in 1873.
Source [5]: S. N. Behrman. Mentions hearing Sigmund Freud (not relevant to Freud's acting career).
Source [6]: Britannica. Austrian neurologist, founder of psychoanalysis.
The user asks for a "career overview of Sigmund Freud (Acting)".
Source [1] explicitly lists "Known For: Acting" and "Known Credits: 27".
Source [2] mentions a TV series titled "Freud" (2020) where a character named Sigmund Freud is depicted in 19th-century Vienna.
Self-Correction/Refinement: The prompt asks for a career overview of "Sigmund Freud (Acting)". The TMDB source [1] lists Sigmund Freud as a person known for acting with 27 credits. However, the biographical info describes him as a neurologist. In the context of a film database, this usually means the person Sigmund Freud is credited in films (likely as a subject or through some other means, or the database entry is for a person with that name). But I must stick to the text. The text says he is "Known For Acting" and has "27 Known Credits".
Wait, looking at Source [1] again: "Known For: Acting. Known Credits: 27".
Source [2] describes a 2020 TV series "Freud" where a "hungry young Sigmund Freud joins a psychic and an inspector to solve a string of bloody mysteries" in 19th-century Vienna.
Drafting Paragraph 1: Sigmund Freud, born Sigismund Schlomo Freud on May 6, 1856, in Freiberg, Austria, is identified in film databases as having 27 known credits in the field of acting. While primarily recognized as an Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis, his profile includes professional recognition for acting.
Drafting Paragraph 2: His presence in media includes the 2020 television series titled Freud. In this production, a young Sigmund Freud is depicted in 19th-century Vienna. The narrative follows him as he joins a psychic and an inspector to solve a series of bloody mysteries.
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Full Filmography
28 titles- Why War (2025) Novel
- A History of Antisemitism (2022) as Self - Psychoanalyst (archive footage)
- Sigmund Freud: A Jew Without God (2022) as Self - Psychiatrist (archive footage)
- Linhas Cruzadas (2021) Novel
- Linhas Cruzadas (2021) Writer
- #Provoca (2019) Novel
- Ofélia na Praia, 2a Versão (2018) Novel
- Ofélia na Praia, versão estendida (2014) Novel
- The Psychology of Scary Movies (2013) as Self (archive footage)
- Starring Sigmund Freud (2012) as Self
- A Dangerous Method (2011) Thanks
- Great Thinkers: In Their Own Words (2011) as Self (archive footage)
- Ethos (2011) as Self (archive footage)
- Sigmund Freud (2006)
- Dolls with Issues (2005)
- The Century of the Self (2002) as Self (archive footage)
- Das Jahrhundert des Theaters (2002) as Self (archive footage)
- Sigmund Freud: Analysis of a Mind (1996) as Self (archive footage)
- Secret Lives (1995) as Self(archive footage)
- Condom (1990) as archive footage
- Freud (1984) Thanks
- ViennaFilm 1896-1976 (1977) as Self (archive footage)
- Freud s'explique sur le cinéma (1975)
- The Nagging Thoughts (1970) Writer
- Freud: The Secret Passion (1962) Thanks
- Jung Speaks of Freud (1958) as archive footage
- Sigmund Freud: Home Movies, 1930-39
- The Man Who Works for God as Himself
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Sigmund Freud best known for?
Sigmund Freud is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Linhas Cruzadas (2021), Linhas Cruzadas (2021), #Provoca (2019), A Dangerous Method (2011).
When and where was Sigmund Freud born?
Sigmund Freud was born on May 6, 1856 in Freiberg, Austria. They passed away on September 23, 1939.
How many credits does Sigmund Freud have?
Sigmund Freud has accumulated over 28 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1958 to 2025.
What is Sigmund Freud's background in cinema and television?
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Write a factual identity profile of Sigmund Freud (Acting). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc. Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text ONLY (no markdown, no asterisks, n...
Sigmund Freud by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Secret Lives (1995) as Self(archive footage) — aged about 139
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