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Writer
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Birthplace
Mürzzuschlag, Styria, Austria
Nationality
Political Party
Communist Party of Austria
Languages
German
Spouse
Gottfried Hüngsberg (1974)
Parents
Friedrich Jelinek
Education
Pamer, Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna, University of Vienna
Zodiac Sign
♎ Libra
Chinese Zodiac
狗 Dog
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Elfriede Jelinek is known for writing.
Born in Mürzzuschlag, Styria, Austria (age 79).
20 awards including City of Vienna Literature Prize.
Elfriede Jelinek has 3 credits in our database.
Studied at Array.
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Filmography (3)
AWARDS (15)
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Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres
2024
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Grand Cross of Honor for Services to the Republic of Austria
2024
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Nestroy theater award/lifetime achievement
2021
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Mülheimer Dramatikerpreis
2004
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Biography
Elfriede Jelinek is an Austrian playwright and novelist. She was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2004. Jelinek's output has included radio plays, poetry, theatre texts, polemical essays, anthologies, novels, translations, screenplays, musical compositions, libretti and ballets, film and video art. She has also appeared in a couple of feature films. She is probably best known for her novel "Die Klavierspielerin/The Piano Player" published 1983.
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How old is Elfriede Jelinek?
Elfriede Jelinek is 79 years old, born on .
Where was Elfriede Jelinek born?
Elfriede Jelinek was born in Mürzzuschlag, Styria, Austria.
What movies or shows has Elfriede Jelinek been in?
Elfriede Jelinek has 3 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Blood Countess (2026), Foreigners Out! Schlingensief's Container (2002), Malina (1991).
What is Elfriede Jelinek known for?
Elfriede Jelinek is primarily known as a writer. Elfriede Jelinek is an Austrian playwright and novelist. She was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2004. Jelinek's output has included radio plays, poetry,…
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