Biography
Who is Adele Neuhauser?
Early life and background
Born in Athens, Greece, Adele Neuhauser moved to Vienna with her family when she was four years old. She grew up in Vienna, raised primarily by her Greek father, George. Her artistic lineage traces back to her grandparents, who were academic painters in the Waldviertel region. Her grandfather created the sgraffito works located on the Vienna Künstlerhaus, while her grandmother contributed to the Wiener Werkstätten through mix and figure production.
From a young age, she expressed a strong desire to pursue acting. By the age of six, she had already set her sights on a career in the performing arts. She eventually pursued formal training at the Schauspielschule Krauss in Vienna between 1976 and 1978. Her childhood was marked by family complexities, including the departure of her mother and brother during her youth.
Stage and theater career
In her early twenties, the actress relocated to Germany to further her craft. She performed at various theaters in cities including Münster, Essen, and Regensburg. She also appeared on stages in Mainz and occasionally in Vienna. Some of her well-known stage performances include roles in Nachtasyl at the Grillo-Theater in Essen and King Ubu at the Wiener Schauspielhaus.
One of her significant early career breakthroughs occurred at the Stadttheater Regensburg. She received nationwide attention for her portrayal of the woman Mephisto in the play Faust. She continued to perform in classical and contemporary pieces throughout the 1990s and 2000s, covering roles in plays such as Medea at the Staatstheater Mainz and Macbeth at the Theater Regensburg.
Film and television success
Adele Neuhauser has built a substantial filmography since transitioning into screen acting. She has appeared in films like Helden in Tirol, Wo ist Fred?, and 3faltig. Her distinctive voice became a trademark feature of her work, particularly through her role as the farmer's wife Julie Zirbner in the ORF production Vier Frauen und ein Todesfall.
In 2010, she joined the cast of the long-running crime series Tatort. She portrays Bibi Fellner, a former vice squad investigator struggling with alcohol dependency and burnout syndrome. She works alongside Moritz Eisner, played by Harald Krassnitzer, in the Viennese episodes. Her performance on the series has been well-regarded, earning her recognition including the Grimme-Preis for the episode titled Angezählt in 2014.
Personal life and health
She was previously married to Zoltan Paul, and the couple has a son named Julian Pajzs. Born in 1987, Julian pursued a career as a professional musician and composer of film music, having studied jazz guitar in Graz and Weimar. In her leisure time, she enjoys hiking, often preferring to spend this time alone.
In 2008, she underwent surgery on her vocal cords to address deposits and Reinke's edema. The procedure resulted in a slight change in the pitch of her voice. She noted that the change meant people no longer addressed her as Mr. Neuhauser when calling her on the telephone.
Birthday and age
Adele Neuhauser was born on January 17, 1959, which makes Adele 67 years old today. That birthday falls under the Capricorn sign. Adele shares the date with 61 other famous people.
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