Walter Firner
author
Walter Firner (born Walter Feinsinger; 1905–2002) was an Austrian actor, writer, director, theater manager, translator, and publisher. He began his career in the German Reich as an actor and dramaturg before returning to Vienna in 1933 following the Nazi seizure of power. After fleeing to the USA in 1938 during the Anschluss, he worked in Hollywood in minor film roles. Upon returning to Austria in 1946, he became a professor at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna and was active as a theater director across Europe. He was also a significant publisher, heading the Gloriette-Verlag and Athene-Edition.[1]
- Theater
- Acting
- Literature
Books
Works by Walter Firner
- 1932 Wir und das Theater. Ein Schauspieler-Bildbuch Portrait book of actors with contributions from 30 performers.
- 1932 Wir von der Oper : ein kritisches Theater-Bilderbuch Co-edited work.
- 1935 Hohes Gericht! Drama co-authored with Fritz Flandrak.
- 1948 Das Kuckucksei Co-authored with Irma Firner.
- 1949 Kleine Brüder : ein Bilderbuch von Tierkindern Co-authored with Irma Firner.
- 1960 Johnny Belinda : Roman
References
- Walter Firner link