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Peter Kern
Acting

Peter Kern

Born 1949-02-13
Wien, Austria
Department: Acting

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

Prominent works featuring Peter Kern

Scene of the Crime
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Scene of the Crime

1970
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Die Harald Schmidt Show
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Die Harald Schmidt Show

1995
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NDR Talk Show
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NDR Talk Show

1979
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Nachtcafé
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Nachtcafé

1987
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Zimmer frei!
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Zimmer frei!

1996
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Küstenwache
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Küstenwache

1997
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Fox and His Friends
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Fox and His Friends

1975
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Wrong Move
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Wrong Move

1975
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World on a Wire
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World on a Wire

1973
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Boulevard Bio
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Boulevard Bio

1991
TMDB3.5

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (138 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Schlingensief – A Voice That Shook the SilenceSchlingensief – A Voice That Shook the SilenceSelf (archive footage)Movie2020
The Last Summer of the RichThe Last Summer of the RichDirectorMovie2014
The Last Summer of the RichThe Last Summer of the RichScreenplayMovie2014
Sarah und SarahDirectorMovie2014
Sarah und SarahWriterMovie2014
DiamantenfieberDiamantenfieberDirectorMovie2013
Rosas Welt – 70 neue Filme von Rosa von PraunheimRosas Welt – 70 neue Filme von Rosa von PraunheimSelf / AppearanceMovie2012
KernKernHimselfMovie2012
Belief, Love, DeathBelief, Love, DeathSelf / AppearanceMovie2012
Belief, Love, DeathBelief, Love, DeathDirectorMovie2012
Rent BoysRent BoysSelfMovie2011
Monkey SandwichSelf / AppearanceMovie2011
Mondo Lux: The Visual Worlds of Werner SchroeterMondo Lux: The Visual Worlds of Werner SchroeterSelf / AppearanceMovie2011
Murder SistersMurder SistersProducerMovie2011
Murder SistersMurder SistersWriterMovie2011
Murder SistersMurder SistersDirectorMovie2011
Daniel Schmid: Le Chat Qui PenseDaniel Schmid: Le Chat Qui PenseSelfMovie2010
Die verrückte Welt der Ute BockDie verrückte Welt der Ute BockMinisterMovie2010
King Kongs TränenKing Kongs TränenDirectorMovie2010
King Kongs TränenKing Kongs TränenWriterMovie2010
InitiationInitiationHead of StaffMovie2009
InitiationInitiationDirectorMovie2009
InitiationInitiationScreenplayMovie2009
InitiationInitiationAssociate ProducerMovie2009
Dead Bodies of the LivingDead Bodies of the LivingNachtclubbesitzerMovie2007
Dead Bodies of the LivingDead Bodies of the LivingProducerMovie2007
Dead Bodies of the LivingDead Bodies of the LivingDirectorMovie2007
Dead Bodies of the LivingDead Bodies of the LivingWriterMovie2007
Nur Kein MitleidNur Kein MitleidDirectorMovie2007
Nur Kein MitleidNur Kein MitleidProducerMovie2007
Life PornographyLife PornographyValenciaMovie2005
Danube CorpsesDanube CorpsesProducerMovie2005
Danube CorpsesDanube CorpsesDirectorMovie2005
Danube CorpsesDanube CorpsesWriterMovie2005
ZIBBSelfTV Series2003
Menschen bei MaischbergerSelfTV Series2003
Himmel, Polt und HölleHeinz HafnerMovie2002
Haider lebt - 1. April 2021Haider lebt - 1. April 2021DirectorMovie2002
Haider lebt - 1. April 2021Haider lebt - 1. April 2021WriterMovie2002
Hamlet: This Is Your FamilyHamlet: This Is Your FamilyDirectorMovie2001
Hamlet: This Is Your FamilyHamlet: This Is Your FamilyWriterMovie2001
Fifty-FiftyDirectorMovie2001
U3000U3000SelfTV Series2000
Visionary Filmmaker - Marilou Diaz-AbayaSelf / AppearanceMovie1999
Visionary Filmmaker - Marilou Diaz-AbayaCinematographyMovie1999
Visionary Filmmaker - Marilou Diaz-AbayaEditorMovie1999
Visionary Filmmaker - Marilou Diaz-AbayaDirectorMovie1999
Kiss, Cuddle and CelebrateKiss, Cuddle and CelebrateDirectorMovie1998
Kiss, Cuddle and CelebrateKiss, Cuddle and CelebrateProducerMovie1998
Kiss, Cuddle and CelebrateKiss, Cuddle and CelebrateWriterMovie1998
KüstenwacheKüstenwacheWilli HankeTV Series1997
Die Oma ist totDie Oma ist totHerr EisfeldMovie1997
WenchesWenchesSex Shop CostumerMovie1996
Zimmer frei!Zimmer frei!SelfTV Series1996
Die Harald Schmidt ShowDie Harald Schmidt ShowSelfTV Series1995
Versteckte KameraSelfTV Series1995
Phettbergs nette Leit ShowSelfTV Series1994
Burning LifeBurning LifeSimonMovie1994
ErotiqueErotiqueFranz (segment 'Taboo Parlor')Movie1994
Im Namen des GesetzesRechtsanwalt Dr. MüllerTV Series1994
Domenica. Alle kommen, keiner war daDomenica. Alle kommen, keiner war daFettiMovie1994
Domenica. Alle kommen, keiner war daDomenica. Alle kommen, keiner war daWriterMovie1994
Domenica. Alle kommen, keiner war daDomenica. Alle kommen, keiner war daDirectorMovie1994
Domenica. Alle kommen, keiner war daDomenica. Alle kommen, keiner war daProducerMovie1994
Terror 2000Terror 2000KörnMovie1993
Ishmael Bernal - Truth and DareDirectorMovie1993
Ishmael Bernal - Truth and DareCinematographyMovie1993
Ishmael Bernal - Truth and DareWriterMovie1993
Ein fetter FilmEin fetter FilmDirectorMovie1992
Street KidStreet KidToilettenmannMovie1992
Street KidStreet KidDirectorMovie1992
Street KidStreet KidScreenplayMovie1992
Boulevard BioBoulevard BioSelfTV Series1991
MalinaMalinaBulgareMovie1991
So lange ich fliehen noch kann, da schütze ich michEditorMovie1990
So lange ich fliehen noch kann, da schütze ich michDirectorMovie1990
Zeil um ZehnSelfTV Series1990
Hab' ich nur deine LiebeHab' ich nur deine LiebeDirectorMovie1989
Hab' ich nur deine LiebeHab' ich nur deine LiebeWriterMovie1989
Virgin MachineVirgin MachineHormone SpecialistMovie1989
Johanna d’Arc of MongoliaJohanna d’Arc of MongoliaMickey KatzMovie1989
Crazy Boys - A Handful of PleasureCrazy Boys - A Handful of PleasureDirectorMovie1987
Crazy Boys - A Handful of PleasureCrazy Boys - A Handful of PleasureWriterMovie1987
Crazy Boys - A Handful of PleasureCrazy Boys - A Handful of PleasureEditorMovie1987
NachtcaféNachtcaféSelfTV Series1987
ZischkeRegisseurMovie1986
Der wilde ClownJunger ChefMovie1986
Kir RoyalKir RoyalPaulaTV Series1986
Das TotenreichSelf / AppearanceTV Series1986
Rambo ZamboRobertMovie1984
Geschichten aus der HeimatSelf / AppearanceTV Series1983
The Laughing StarThe Laughing StarProducerMovie1983
The SwingThe SwingHofkapellmeisterMovie1983
The Roaring FiftiesThe Roaring FiftiesFranz ArnuschMovie1983
Bella DonnaBella DonnaSelf / AppearanceMovie1983
The Island of the Bloody PlantationThe Island of the Bloody PlantationRöderMovie1983
The Island of the Bloody PlantationThe Island of the Bloody PlantationProducerMovie1983
Schwarz Rot GoldSchwarz Rot GoldDr. BernhardTV Series1982
Cinématon XVIIIN°170Movie1982
Today We're Playing BossFritz PauligMovie1981
Today We're Playing BossWriterMovie1981
Today We're Playing BossProducerMovie1981
Die Bootsmänner von PagsanjanProducerMovie1980
Die Bootsmänner von PagsanjanDirectorMovie1980
Die Wasserlilie blüht nicht mehr - Impressionen aus ManilaWriterMovie1980
Die Wasserlilie blüht nicht mehr - Impressionen aus ManilaProducerMovie1980
Die Wasserlilie blüht nicht mehr - Impressionen aus ManilaDirectorMovie1980
News from Robber HotzenplotzNews from Robber HotzenplotzRäuber HotzenplotzMovie1979
NDR Talk ShowNDR Talk ShowSelfTV Series1979
Beate S.Beate S.Hans-Peter BrandTV Series1979
Son of HitlerSon of HitlerAsylum AttendentMovie1979
DespairDespairMüllerMovie1978
Hitler: A Film from GermanyHitler: A Film from GermanyMörder aus „M“ / Göring-Puppenspieler / Alter Ellerkamp / SS-Mann / FremdenverkehrsdirektorMovie1978
Flaming HeartsFlaming HeartsPeter HuberMovie1978
Hitler: A Film from GermanyHitler: A Film from GermanyHeinrich Himmler (Wehrmacht)TV Series1977
Kleinhoff HotelKleinhoff HotelMüllerMovie1977
Polizeiinspektion 1Polizeiinspektion 1Tino RafaeloTV Series1977
The Stationmaster’s WifeThe Stationmaster’s WifeTreubergerMovie1977
Group Portrait with a LadyGroup Portrait with a LadyWerner HoyserMovie1977
Die GeiselRio RitaMovie1977
The Wild DuckThe Wild DuckHjalmar EkdalMovie1976
The Sternstein ManorThe Sternstein ManorToniMovie1976
PlattenküchePlattenkücheSelfTV Series1976
Pariser GeschichtenSelf / AppearanceTV Series1976
Mother Küsters Goes to HeavenMother Küsters Goes to HeavenNachtklubbesitzerMovie1975
Fox and His FriendsFox and His FriendsFlorist "Fatty" SchmidtMovie1975
Wrong MoveWrong MoveLandauMovie1975
La PalomaLa PalomaIsidor PalewskiMovie1974
World on a WireWorld on a WireHospital OrderlyTV Series1973
Tonight or NeverTonight or NeverArtistMovie1973
Adele SpitzederAdele SpitzederWirtMovie1972
Ludwig – Requiem for a Virgin KingLudwig – Requiem for a Virgin KingLakai Mayr / Hoffriseur Hoppe / RöhmMovie1972
Jakob von GuntenJakob von GuntenKrausMovie1971
Komm in die Wanne, SchätzchenKomm in die Wanne, SchätzchenCurlyheadMovie1971
Scene of the CrimeScene of the CrimeNiedlichTV Series1970
Seventeen and AnxiousSeventeen and AnxiousHippieMovie1970
Die Perle – Aus dem Tagebuch einer Hausgehilfin2. Hippie-MannTV Series1969
German Film AwardSelfTV Series1951