Peter Weiss_
Babelsberg
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Born
Babelsberg
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Birthday
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Birthplace
Babelsberg
Nationality
Languages
German, Swedish
Spouses
Gunilla Palmstierna-Weiss (1964-1982), Carlota Dethore, Helga Henschen
Children
1 child: Nadja Weiss
Parents
Jenö Weiss, Frieda Hummel
Education
Academy of Fine Arts, Prague, University of Westminster
Zodiac Sign
♏ Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac
龙 Dragon
Name Origin
English < Middle English < Latin < Ancient Greek (Πέτρος)
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Peter Weiss: Swedish-German playwright and author (1916–1982).
Born in Babelsberg (died at age 65).
7 awards including Charles Veillon prize in the German language.
Peter Weiss has 2 credits in our database.
Studied at Academy of Fine Arts, Prague.
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Filmography (2)
AWARDS (7)
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Charles Veillon prize in the German language
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Georg Büchner Prize
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Heinrich Mann Prize
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Heinrich-Böll-Preis
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Biography
Peter Ulrich Weiss was a German writer, painter, graphic artist, and experimental filmmaker of adopted Swedish nationality. He is particularly known for his plays Marat/Sade and The Investigation and his novel The Aesthetics of Resistance.
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How old was Peter Weiss?
Peter Weiss was born on and passed away on at the age of 65.
Where was Peter Weiss born?
Peter Weiss was born in Babelsberg.
What movies or shows has Peter Weiss been in?
Peter Weiss has 2 credits in our database. Notable titles include Man on Horseback (1969), Marat/Sade (1967).
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You can find more about Peter Weiss on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
