Jack Unterweger

Writing

Jack Unterweger

Born
Died
(aged 43)
Birthplace
Judenburg, Styria, Austria
Credits
5 titles

Biography

Johann "Jack" Unterweger was an Austrian serial killer who murdered prostitutes in several countries. He was also a writer and journalist. First convicted of a 1974 murder, he was released in 1990 as an example of rehabilitation. He became a journalist and minor celebrity, but within months started killing again. He committed suicide following a conviction for several murders. Austrian psychiatrist Dr. Reinhard Haller diagnosed him with narcissistic personality disorder in 1994. Jack Unterweger's life and crimes is the subject of many biographies, documentaries and feature films.

Signature work

Known For

Acting credits 3

YearTitleRole
2014 Jack Unterweger - The Charming Serial Killer Film
2006 The Vienna Strangler Film Self (archive footage)
2004 Poet of Death: Jack Unterweger Film Self (archive footage)

Crew credits 3

YearTitleJob
2010 The Infernal Comedy: Confessions of a Serial Killer Film Writer
2006 The Vienna Strangler Film Writer
1988 Fegefeuer Film Novel
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