After World War II, he was chosen mayor of Strobl, an Austrian
community, for a short period.
Ensemble member at the famous Burgtheater in Vienna from 1948 until his
death, playing many character roles.
Made his stage debut at the Schauburg in Hannover without having
attended acting lessons (1921).
Being married to singer Marianne Zoff, who was half Jewish, he thought
about leaving Germany after the Nazi takeover. As he was one of the
most popular comedians, Joseph Goebbels gave him a special permission to
continue working.