Herbert Berghof

Austrian-American actor (1909–1990)
Person human Q10294979
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Herbert Berghof

Summary

Herbert Berghof is a human[1]. His place of birth was Vienna[2]. He was born on September 13, 1909[3]. He passed away in Manhattan[4]. He died on November 5, 1990[5]. He worked as a stage actor[6], film actor[7], and theatrical director[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (118 views/month, #7,193 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Herbert Berghof was born in Vienna[2].
  • Herbert Berghof died in Manhattan[4].
  • Herbert Berghof was born on September 13, 1909[3].
  • Herbert Berghof died on November 5, 1990[5].
  • Herbert Berghof was married to Uta Hagen[10].
  • Herbert Berghof held citizenship in Austria[11].
  • Herbert Berghof held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Herbert Berghof's professions included stage actor[6].
  • Herbert Berghof worked as a film actor[7].
  • Herbert Berghof's professions included theatrical director[8].
  • Among Herbert Berghof's employers was Columbia University[13].
  • Among Herbert Berghof's employers was Q103849144[14].
  • Herbert Berghof was educated at University of Vienna[15].
  • Herbert Berghof's education included a stint at University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna[16].
  • A notable student of Herbert Berghof was Steve McQueen[17].
  • A notable student of Herbert Berghof was Robert De Niro[18].
  • A notable student of Herbert Berghof was Al Pacino[19].
  • A notable student of Herbert Berghof was Geraldine Page[20].
  • A notable student of Herbert Berghof was Fritz Weaver[21].
  • A notable student of Herbert Berghof was Anne Bancroft[22].
  • Herbert Berghof is recorded as male[23].
  • Herbert Berghof's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Herbert Berghof's Commons category is recorded as Herbert Berghof[25].
  • Herbert Berghof's archives at is recorded as New York Public Library for the Performing Arts[26].
  • Herbert Berghof's family name is recorded as Berghof[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Vienna[2], Herbert Berghof… he was born on September 13, 1909[3].

Education

Educated at University of Vienna[15], a university[28], in Austria[29], founded in 1365[30], headquartered in Vienna[31] and University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna[16], a public university[32], in Austria[33], founded in 1819[34], headquartered in main building of the University of Music and Performing Arts, Vienna[35]. Herbert Berghof studied under Max Reinhardt[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include stage actor[6], film actor[7], and theatrical director[8]. Employers include Columbia University[13], a private university[37], in United States[38], founded in 1754[39], headquartered in Manhattan[40] and Q103849144[14], a cabaret[41], in Austria[42], founded in 1934[43]. Notable students include Steve McQueen[17], an actor[44], 1930–1980[45], of United States[46], awarded the National Defense Service Medal[47]; Robert De Niro[18], a film director[48], b. 1943[49], of United States[50], awarded the Donostia Award[51]; Al Pacino[19], a film producer[52], b. 1940[53], of United States[54], awarded the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama[55]; Geraldine Page[20], a stage actor[56], 1924–1987[57], of United States[58], awarded the Academy Award for Best Actress[59]; Fritz Weaver[21], a television actor[60], 1926–2016[61], of United States[62], awarded the Theatre World Award[63]; and Anne Bancroft[22], a film actor[64], 1931–2005[65], of United States[66], awarded the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play[67].

Personal Life

Herbert Berghof was married to Uta Hagen[10].

Death and Burial

Herbert Berghof died on November 5, 1990[5]. He passed away in Manhattan[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Herbert Berghof include HB Studio[68].

Why It Matters

Herbert Berghof ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (118 views/month, #7,193 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[69]

Entities named for him include HB Studio[68].

FAQs

Where was Herbert Berghof born?

Herbert Berghof was born in Vienna[2].

Where did Herbert Berghof die?

Herbert Berghof died in Manhattan[4].

Who was Herbert Berghof married to?

Herbert Berghof's spouses include Uta Hagen[10].

What did Herbert Berghof do for work?

Herbert Berghof worked as stage actor[6], film actor[7], and theatrical director[8].

Where did Herbert Berghof go to school?

Herbert Berghof was educated at University of Vienna[15] and University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna[16].

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    Educated at University of Vienna, University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna
    Time period 20th century
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