- Born
- Died
- Height6′ 2¾″ (1.90 m)
- Peter Simonischek was born on August 6, 1946 in Graz, Austria. He was an actor, known for Toni Erdmann (2016), The Interpreter (2018) and Sapphire Blue (2014). He was married to Brigitte Karner and Charlotte Schwab. He died on May 29, 2023 in Vienna, Austria.
- SpousesBrigitte Karner(August 26, 1989 - May 29, 2023) (his death, 2 children)Charlotte Schwab (divorced, 1 child)
- In his youth, he studied architecture at the Graz University of Technology while simultaneously attending some Advanced Prosthodontics courses (his dentist father wished him to become a doctor). As he grew interested in acting, he secretly entered the Graz University of Music and Performing Arts.
- Stage actor. Was an ensemble member of the Schaubühne am Lehniner Platz Theatre in Berlin and Burgtheater in Vienna. Was awarded the honorary title of "Kammerschauspieler" in 2016 by the President of Austria.
- He has three sons: Maximilian Simonischek (b. 19 October 1982) with Charlotte Schwab, Benedikt (b. 1988) and Kaspar Simonischek (b. 1997) with Brigitte Karner.
- Brother of Reinhard Simonischek.
- Spent part of his childhood in Markt Hartmannsdorf, Styria and Sankt Paul im Lavanttal, Carinthia.
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