Austrian character actor and theatrical director, on stage from 1902. From 1938 an ardent supporter of National Socialism.
He began his acting career at the Stadttheater of Troppau in 1902, one year later he went to Salzburg and finally to Vienna.
When the National Socialists took over the power in Austria he appreciated it. He later was appointed to the Landesleiter of the Reichstheaterkammer in Vienna.
He normally impersonated support roles in the 30's, especially in operetta movies.