7.2
Movie
Acting
Peter Kern
- Born
- Died
- (aged 66)
- Birthplace
- Wien, Austria
- Credits
- 100 titles
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.”
Signature work
Known For
7.2
Movie
6.2
TV
Scene of the Crime
6.7
Movie
Wrong Move
7.3
TV
World on a Wire
6.5
Movie
Despair
6.1
Movie
Malina
7.7
Movie
Mother Küsters Goes to Heaven
7.2
Movie
Hitler: A Film from Germany
4.0
Movie
Erotique
4.9
Movie
Terror 2000
5.7
Movie
The Stationmaster’s Wife
5.5
Movie
Ludwig – Requiem for a Virgin King
5.0
Movie
Group Portrait with a Lady
4.4
Movie
Initiation
4.7
Movie
Virgin Machine
6.0
Movie
Kleinhoff Hotel
6.1
Movie
La Paloma
7.0
TV
Kir Royal
Acting credits 81
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Schlingensief – A Voice That Shook the Silence Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2012 | Rosas Welt – 70 neue Filme von Rosa von Praunheim Film | |
| 2012 | Axel und Peter - Titten für Arsch Film | |
| 2012 | Kern Film | Himself |
| 2012 | Belief, Love, Death Film | |
| 2011 | Rent Boys Film | Self |
| 2011 | Monkey Sandwich Film | |
| 2011 | Mondo Lux: The Visual Worlds of Werner Schroeter Film | |
| 2010 | Daniel Schmid: Le Chat Qui Pense Film | Self |
| 2010 | Die verrückte Welt der Ute Bock Film | Minister |
| 2009 | Initiation Film | Head of Staff |
| 2007 | Dead Bodies of the Living Film | Nachtclubbesitzer |
| 2005 | Life Pornography Film | Valencia |
| 2003 | ZIBB TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2003 | Menschen bei Maischberger TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2002 | Himmel, Polt und Hölle Film | Heinz Hafner |
| 2000 | U3000 TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1999 | Visionary Filmmaker - Marilou Diaz-Abaya Film | |
| 1997 | Küstenwache TV | Willi Hanke (1 ep) |
| 1997 | Die Oma ist tot Film | Herr Eisfeld |
| 1996 | Wenches Film | Sex Shop Costumer |
| 1996 | Zimmer frei! TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1995 | Die Harald Schmidt Show TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1995 | Versteckte Kamera TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1994 | Phettbergs nette Leit Show TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1994 | Burning Life Film | Simon |
| 1994 | Erotique Film | Franz (segment 'Taboo Parlor') |
| 1994 | Im Namen des Gesetzes TV | Rechtsanwalt Dr. Müller (2 ep) |
| 1994 | Domenica. Alle kommen, keiner war da Film | Fetti |
| 1993 | Terror 2000 Film | Körn |
| 1992 | Street Kid Film | Toilettenmann |
| 1991 | Boulevard Bio TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1991 | Malina Film | Bulgare |
| 1990 | Zeil um Zehn TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1989 | Virgin Machine Film | Hormone Specialist |
| 1989 | Johanna d’Arc of Mongolia Film | Mickey Katz |
| 1987 | Nachtcafé TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1986 | Zischke Film | Regisseur |
| 1986 | Der wilde Clown Film | Junger Chef |
| 1986 | Kir Royal TV | Paula (1 ep) |
| 1986 | Das Totenreich TV | (2 ep) |
| 1984 | Rambo Zambo Film | Robert |
| 1983 | Geschichten aus der Heimat TV | (1 ep) |
| 1983 | The Swing Film | Hofkapellmeister |
| 1983 | The Roaring Fifties Film | Franz Arnusch |
| 1983 | Bella Donna Film | |
| 1983 | The Island of the Bloody Plantation Film | Röder |
| 1982 | Schwarz Rot Gold TV | Dr. Bernhard (1 ep) |
| 1982 | Cinématon XVIII Film | N°170 |
| 1981 | Today We're Playing Boss Film | Fritz Paulig |
| 1979 | News from Robber Hotzenplotz Film | Räuber Hotzenplotz |
| 1979 | NDR Talk Show TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1979 | Beate S. TV | Hans-Peter Brand (10 ep) |
| 1979 | Son of Hitler Film | Asylum Attendent |
| 1978 | Despair Film | Müller |
| 1978 | Hitler: A Film from Germany Film | Mörder aus „M“ / Göring-Puppenspieler / Alter Ellerkamp / SS-Mann / Fremdenverkehrsdirektor |
| 1978 | Flaming Hearts Film | Peter Huber |
| 1977 | Hitler: A Film from Germany TV | Heinrich Himmler (Wehrmacht) (1 ep) |
| 1977 | Kleinhoff Hotel Film | Müller |
| 1977 | Polizeiinspektion 1 TV | Tino Rafaelo (1 ep) |
Crew credits 27
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | The Last Summer of the Rich Film | Director, Screenplay |
| 2014 | Sarah und Sarah Film | Director, Writer |
| 2013 | Diamantenfieber Film | Director |
| 2012 | Belief, Love, Death Film | Director |
| 2011 | Murder Sisters Film | Producer, Director, Writer |
| 2010 | King Kongs Tränen Film | Director, Writer |
| 2009 | Initiation Film | Director, Screenplay, Associate Producer |
| 2007 | Dead Bodies of the Living Film | Producer, Director, Writer |
| 2007 | Nur Kein Mitleid Film | Director, Producer |
| 2005 | Danube Corpses Film | Producer, Director, Writer |
| 2002 | Haider lebt - 1. April 2021 Film | Director, Writer |
| 2001 | Hamlet: This Is Your Family Film | Director, Writer |
| 2001 | Fifty-Fifty Film | Director |
| 1999 | Visionary Filmmaker - Marilou Diaz-Abaya Film | Director, Cinematography, Editor |
| 1998 | Kiss, Cuddle and Celebrate Film | Director, Writer, Producer |
| 1994 | Domenica. Alle kommen, keiner war da Film | Director, Writer, Producer |
| 1993 | Ishmael Bernal - Truth and Dare Film | Director, Cinematography, Writer |
| 1992 | Ein fetter Film Film | Director |
| 1992 | Street Kid Film | Director, Screenplay |
| 1990 | So lange ich fliehen noch kann, da schütze ich mich Film | Editor, Director |
| 1989 | Hab' ich nur deine Liebe Film | Director, Writer |
| 1987 | Crazy Boys - A Handful of Pleasure Film | Director, Writer, Editor |
| 1983 | The Laughing Star Film | Producer |
| 1983 | The Island of the Bloody Plantation Film | Producer |
| 1981 | Today We're Playing Boss Film | Writer, Producer |
| 1980 | Die Bootsmänner von Pagsanjan Film | Director, Producer |
| 1980 | Die Wasserlilie blüht nicht mehr - Impressionen aus Manila Film | Director, Writer, Producer |