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Birthday
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Birthplace
Griffen, Austria
Nationality
Languages
French, German, Slovene
Spouses
Libgart Schwarz (1967-1994), Sophie Semin (1995)
Children
2 children: Amina Handke, Léocadie Handke
Education
University of Graz
Zodiac Sign
♐ Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac
马 Horse
Name Origin
English < Middle English < Latin < Ancient Greek (Πέτρος)
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Peter Handke: Austrian writer, playwright and film director (born 1942).
Born in Griffen (age 83).
Recipient of the Georg Büchner Prize.
Peter Handke has 7 credits in our database.
Studied at University of Graz.
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Filmography (7)
AWARDS (1)
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Biography
Peter Handke is an Austrian novelist, playwright, translator, poet, film director, and screenwriter. He was awarded the 2019 Nobel Prize in Literature "for an influential work that with linguistic ingenuity has explored the periphery and the specificity of human experience." Handke is considered to be one of the most influential and original German-language writers in the second half of the 20th century.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Peter Handke?
Peter Handke is 83 years old, born on .
Where was Peter Handke born?
Peter Handke was born in Griffen.
What movies or shows has Peter Handke been in?
Peter Handke has 7 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Beautiful Days of Aranjuez (2016), City of Angels (1998), The Absence (1993), Hammett (1982), The Left-Handed Woman (1978).
Where can I find more information about Peter Handke?
You can find more about Peter Handke on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
