Walter Andreas Müller
Walter Andreas Müller | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 3, 1945 |
| Occupations | Stage and film actor, comedian |
| Years active | since 1975 |
| Notable work | Fascht e Familie (1994–1999) |
Walter Andreas Müller (born 3 September 1945) is a Swiss stage and film actor starring usually in Swiss German language cinema and television and stage productions.
Early life and education
Born in Zürich, canton of Zürich, in Switzerland, Walter Andreas Müller lives in the municipality of Russikon. His mother was a gifted painter and his father worked as a clarinetist and saxophonist. After a training as a bookseller and publisher, Walter Andreas Müller devoted 21 years of acting and attended acting school in Zürich.
Theater, television and cabaret
Thenafter Müller had firm commitments on various German stages, returned to Switzerland in 1972 and worked for several years at the Theater an der Winkelwiese,[1] and also starred on the Bernhard-Theater Zürich.[2][3]
National popularity gained Müller with Ursula Schäppi in 1977 in Kurt Felix' "Teleboy" show, and as the Chifler couple; even a song was listed in the Swiss radio charts.[4]
Walter Andreas Müller's most widely known role is the character of Hans Meier in the Swiss comedy series Fascht e Familie in the 1990s. He has also parodied public figures such as Gilbert Gress, Christoph Blocher, and Tina Turner. In addition to this work, he has performed at numerous major theaters in Switzerland. Müller continues to work as a freelance actor, radio host, and tours as a comedian, impersonator, and parodist.[1]
Filmography (selected works)
- 2014: Tyfelstei
- 1994–1999: Fascht e Familie (100 episodes)
- 1975: Emil auf der Post
Awards
- 1987: Prix Walo Publikumsliebling together with Ursula Schäppi[5]
References
- ^ a b "Hans Meier". SRF (in German). Retrieved 2015-04-06.
- ^ "Bernhard-Theater, Zürich ZH" (in German). theaterwissenschaft.ch. 2013-11-22. Retrieved 2015-08-25.
- ^ Jean Grädel (2013-11-22). "Walter Andreas Müller" (in German). theaterwissenschaft.ch. Retrieved 2015-10-01.
- ^ "Ursula Schaeppi und Walter Andreas Müller - Alp-Traum-Paar - Adam & Eva Chifler" (in German). hitparade.ch. Retrieved 2015-09-28.
- ^ "Publikumsliebling" (in German). Prix Walo. Retrieved 2015-09-28.
External links
- Walter Andreas Müller at IMDb
- Official website (in German)