Austria mourns: Waltraut Haas, the Grande lady of the film, died!

Austria mourns: Waltraut Haas, the Grande lady of the film, died!

The Austrian actress Waltraut Haas died on April 23, 2025 in Vienna at the age of 97. ÖVP culture spokesman Laurenz Pöttinger reacted with great grief to the death of the Grande Dame of post-war film. In a statement, he described Haas as a crowd favorite that reminded of generations and was unmistakable on the film and theater landscape. He particularly emphasized her iconic roles in films such as "The Hofrat Geiger" and "in the White Rössl", in which she enchanted the audience with her unique charisma.

Waltraut Haas was born on June 9, 1927 in Vienna-Schönbrunn. She started her artistic career not only as an actress, but also as a musician: she completed a music studies at the renowned Viennese conservatory and completed a tailor teaching. Through acting lessons at Julia Jansen, she found her way to the stage, where she debuted at the city theater in Linz at the age of 17.

recognition and success

• Important awards:
• 2003: Austrian Cross of Honor for Science and Art
• 2001: Great honor for services to the state of Lower Austria
• 2010: Golden honorary honor for services to the state of Vienna

Haas was not only active on the screen, but also on television and performed in the popular crime series "Tatort" and in big music shows. Her role as a Roman host in "In Weißen Rössl" became one of her most famous trademark.

a life for art

The artist was known for her naturalness and warmth, which she expressed in over 600 performances of "In Weißen Rössl" in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. In addition, she devoted herself to theater work in recent years and made guest appearances in various productions. In addition to her acting career, Haas also released fairy tale books and English as well as German long -playing plates, including "Wiener Songs".

Waltraut Haas leaves an impressive artistic legacy, which is characterized by its performance and personal charm. Her son Marcus Strahl, born in 1968, also works as an actor and director and continues her legacy.

Pöttinger emphasizes in his funeral notice that Waltraut Haas remains unforgettable and sends his deep sympathy to the family of the deceased. With her death, the cultural world loses an outstanding personality who is considered a formative artist of the German -speaking post -war film. Details of your life and career can be read on the website of Waltraut Haas as well as in the wikipedia.