Hans Unterkircher(1895-1971)
- Actor
- Director
- Production Manager
Hans Unterkircher's stage appearances began after his study in
Conservatorium of Vienna. He played in Vienna, in the Province and at
the Max Reinhardt Theater in Berlin. In 1914, Reinhardt asked him to go
to New York City. There he played at the Irving Place Theater. Mr. Carl
Laemmle gave him a job in 1916 and a contract with the Universal
International Studio in Hollywood. He played then with Stars like Edith
Roberts, Mae Murray and Theda Bara. He also discovered the young,
good-looking and without money Italian, Rudolph Valentino.
In 1918, he went back to Europe against the wish of his protector. He was also a film and stage actor, and made Operettas. We can mention the great "Wunderbar" with Zarah Leander, in film and later in TV, always with elegance and charm.
In 1918, he went back to Europe against the wish of his protector. He was also a film and stage actor, and made Operettas. We can mention the great "Wunderbar" with Zarah Leander, in film and later in TV, always with elegance and charm.
