Peter Kern

Acting

Peter Kern

Peter Kern is best known for Scene of the Crime, World on a Wire, Die Harald Schmidt Show and Zimmer frei!. Peter Kern was born on February 13, 1949. Peter Kern died on August 26, 2015 at the age of 66.

Born
February 13, 1949
Place of birth
Wien, Austria
Died
August 26, 2015 (66 years old)

Biography

Iconoclastic Austrian indie director and former New German Cinema actor Peter Kern isn't just the subject of Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala's "Kern," but also the low-fi film's strongest creative force. He appeared in more than 70 feature films and directed a further 25. At his peak, Kern worked with the best directors of his era, including Rainer Werner Fassbinder (Fox and His Friends, The Stationmaster's Wife), Hans-Jurgen Syberberg (Hitler: A Film From Germany) and Wim Wenders (Wrong Move).

“When I yell at you, please do not be immediately hurt. If I insult you, take it as proof of love. Remember, I'm Austrian, insane, hysterical, hypocritical and undemocratic.”

Known for

Filmography

Frequently asked questions

What movies and shows has Peter Kern been in?

Peter Kern is best known for Scene of the Crime, World on a Wire, Die Harald Schmidt Show and Zimmer frei!.

When was Peter Kern born?

Peter Kern was born on February 13, 1949. (Wien, Austria)

How old is Peter Kern?

Peter Kern died on August 26, 2015 at the age of 66.

Updated: October 26, 2026 ·