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Public records list Oskar Homolka as a stage actor and film actor. Oskar Homolka was born in Vienna, Austria on August 12, 1898. Death is recorded on January 27, 1978, at the age of 79. Education on record includes University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna. Listed accolades include German Film Award.
My Take
Oskar Homolka fascinates me as a case of voice and face dictating destiny. Vienna-born and conservatory-trained, he was so often cast as communist spies and Soviet officials that the typecasting almost became a signature. Yet over 400 stage roles before thirty and a hundred-plus films make clear the demand was earned, not accidental. I read his journey from Austria through Germany, Britain, and America as a mirror of a turbulent century, an actor carried across borders by both talent and history. What I respect most is the craftsman's patience: handed a narrow box, he kept building within it, steadily and without complaint, leaving a deep and unmistakable mark.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Oskar Homolka
- Name (Japanese)
- オスカー・ホモルカ
- Reading
- おすかー・ほもるか
- Born
- August 12, 1898 – January 27, 1978
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Dog
- Origin
- Vienna, Austria
- Occupation
- actor / stage actor / film actor
2. Background
- University
- University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna
Awards & achievements
- German Film Award
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Oskar Homolka born?
Born August 12, 1898.
When did Oskar Homolka die?
Died January 27, 1978, aged 79.
Where was Oskar Homolka from?
Oskar Homolka was from Vienna, Austria.
What did Oskar Homolka do?
Oskar Homolka worked as actor, stage actor, film actor.
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