Klaus Maria Brandauer was born on June 22, 1944 in Alt Aussee,
Austria.
Isaak-Armand Urlauber is Klaus Maria Brandauer nickname,
although his birth name is Klaus Georg Steng. He took his
acting name from his mother, whose maiden name was Maria Brandauer.
In 1963 Karin Brandauer and Klaus Maria Brandauer were married
together they have 1 child, Karin Brandauer passed away on
November 13, 1992 she was a writer and director.
Director István Szabó gave Klaus Maria Brandauer his first
main leading role in MEPHISTO in 1981.
Working again with Director István Szabó, Klaus Maria Brandauer
made a group of three movies that formed the German Trilogy
this group included OBERST REDL and HANUSSEN.
It was in 1972 that Klaus Maria Brandauer made his film debut
in THE SALZBURG CONNECTION.
The role the Klaus Maria Brandauer will be best remembered
for is his portrayal of Baron Bror Blixen in 1985's OUT OF
AFRICA. Klaus also received a Best Supporting Actor nomination
role this role.
Taking on new challenges in 1989, Klaus Maria Brandauer directed
his first movie titles GEORG ELSER - EINER AUS DEUTSCHLAND,
Klaus also played a leading role in this movie.
Klaus Maria Brandauer's other notable credits include...