Biography
Who is Martin Weinek?
Early Life and Education
Martin Weinek was born in Leoben, Austria, on June 30, 1964. He pursued his drama studies from 1983 until 1986. During this period, he honed his acting skills under the guidance of Professor Peter P. Jost.
Acting and Directing Career
Beginning in 1986, Martin took on acting commitments with Group 80 at theaters in Vienna. He also appeared in the film Nachsaison, portraying an elevator boy. In 1987, he performed at the Recklinghausen festivals under Georg Mittendrein's direction in The Lechner Edi Looks into Paradise. Martin also played a street-sweeper in the movie Müllomania, directed by Dieter Berner. He had further acting engagements at the Jura Soyfertheater in Vienna from 1988 to 1989 and at other theater venues.
Martin expanded his career by becoming active as a director and a participant in dramatics and production. From 1990 to 1991, he held the artistic management position at the Hernalser City Theater. He periodically worked in film and television, including the 1989 television series Calafati Joe. His well-known television roles include Inspector Fritz Kunz in Inspector Rex, appearing from 1999 to 2004 and again from 2008 onward. Martin also featured in films like Silentium in 2004 and Grenzverkehr in 2005. He appeared in an episode of Unter weißen Segeln in 2006 and an episode of Die Rosenheim-Cops in 2007.
Winemaking Venture
Beyond his work in entertainment, Martin Weinek is also a winegrower. He started this venture as a hobby in 1993, with assistance from his wife, Eva. Eva, who previously worked as a dramatist after studying drama, helps manage their farm. They own a three-hectare vineyard situated near Heiligenbrunn, Austria, where they produce their wine.
Birthday and age
Martin Weinek was born on June 30, 1964, which makes Martin 62 years old today. That birthday falls under the Cancer sign. Martin shares the date with 31 other famous people.
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