Johannes Thanheiser was born on December 4, 1925 in Vienna, Austria. He was an actor and composer, known for Revanche (2008), Braunschlag (2012) and North Face (2008). He was married to Mueh. He died on June 17, 2014 in St. Pölten, Lower Austria, Austria.
His many jobs include authorized signatory, circus artist, best boy, solo accordionist, stage designer, interior decorator, exhibition designer, and art dealer.
He founded the First Vienna Children's Theater and in 1954 he opened the jazz club Studio 1 in Vienna.