Annemarie Düringer
stage actor · actor
- November 26, 1925
- November 26, 2014
- 89 years
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Annemarie Düringer, 89, Swiss actress (Count Five and Die).
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|Annemarie Düringer (26 November 1925 – 26 November 2014) was a Swiss actress. She was born in Arlesheim, Basel-Landschaft.
The daughter of a Swiss industrialist, she graduated from Cours Simon, Paris in 1946, and from the Max Reinhardt Seminar in Vienna the following year, in 1947. In 1949 she became a member of the prestigious Vienna Burgtheater where she played major roles such as Queen Elisabeth in Schiller's Maria Stuart. She remained in the ensemble of this theatre until her death. In 2004 she became patron of the Murau festival Shakespeare in Styria founded by Nicholas Allen and Rudolph J. Wojta.
She received numerous awards, including the Decoration for Services to the Republic of Austria. She died on her 89th birthday in Baden bei Wien, Lower Austria.
Filmography
Honours and awards
- National Film Award for "Night, when the Devil came" (Best Supporting Actress, 1958)
- Actress nomination for chamber (1963)
- Hans-Reinhart-Ring (1974)
- Kainz Medal (1977)
- Austrian Cross of Honour for Science and Art, 1st class (1977)
- Grand Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria (1985)
- Honorary Gold Medal of Vienna
- Alma-Seidler-Ring (2000)
- Doyenne of the Burgtheater (2001)
- Gold Medal of Honour for Services to the City of Vienna (2005)
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1.In which city was Annemarie Düringer born?
- A.Paris
- B.Vienna
- C.Arlesheimcorrect
- D.Baden bei Wien
Annemarie Düringer was born in Arlesheim, Basel-Landschaft.
Source: biography introduction
2.What was the profession of Annemarie Düringer's father?
- A.Burgtheater director
- B.Actor
- C.French diplomat
- D.Swiss industrialistcorrect
Annemarie Düringer was the daughter of a Swiss industrialist.
Source: biography introduction
3.In what year did Annemarie Düringer graduate from the Max Reinhardt Seminar?
- A.1946
- B.1947correct
- C.1949
- D.1958
Annemarie Düringer graduated from the Max Reinhardt Seminar in 1947.
Source: education section
4.At which institution did Annemarie Düringer study in Paris?
- A.Vienna University
- B.Cours Simoncorrect
- C.Max Reinhardt Seminar
- D.Burgtheater Academy
Annemarie Düringer graduated from Cours Simon in Paris in 1946.
Source: education section
5.In what year did Annemarie Düringer join the Vienna Burgtheater?
- A.1949correct
- B.1958
- C.1947
- D.1946
Annemarie Düringer became a member of the Vienna Burgtheater in 1949.
Source: career section
6.Which role did Annemarie Düringer play in Schiller's Maria Stuart?
- A.Lady Macbeth
- B.Queen Elisabethcorrect
- C.Maria Stuart
- D.The Nurse
Annemarie Düringer played the role of Queen Elisabeth in Schiller's Maria Stuart at the Burgtheater.
Source: career section
7.Which festival did Annemarie Düringer become a patron of in 2004?
- A.Vienna Theatre Days
- B.Arlesheim Arts Festival
- C.Shakespeare in Styriacorrect
- D.Salzburg Festival
In 2004, Annemarie Düringer became the patron of the Murau festival Shakespeare in Styria.
Source: career section
8.Who founded the Shakespeare in Styria festival?
- A.Nicholas Allen and Rudolph J. Wojtacorrect
- B.Rudolph J. Wojta and Schiller
- C.Max Reinhardt and Nicholas Allen
- D.The Burgtheater ensemble
The Murau festival Shakespeare in Styria was founded by Nicholas Allen and Rudolph J. Wojta.
Source: career section
9.What award did Annemarie Düringer receive in 1974?
- A.National Film Award
- B.Hans-Reinhart-Ringcorrect
- C.Kainz Medal
- D.Alma-Seidler-Ring
Annemarie Düringer was awarded the Hans-Reinhart-Ring in 1974.
Source: Honours and awards
10.In which year did Annemarie Düringer receive the Alma-Seidler-Ring?
- A.2000correct
- B.1977
- C.2001
- D.1985
Annemarie Düringer received the Alma-Seidler-Ring in 2000.
Source: Honours and awards
11.Annemarie Düringer held which title starting in 2001?
- A.Doyenne of the Burgtheatercorrect
- B.Director of the Max Reinhardt Seminar
- C.President of the Shakespeare Festival
- D.Honorary Mayor of Vienna
Annemarie Düringer was named Doyenne of the Burgtheater in 2001.
Source: Honours and awards
12.For which film did Annemarie Düringer win the National Film Award in 1958?
- A.Maria Stuart
- B.Night, when the Devil camecorrect
- C.Chamber
- D.Shakespeare in Styria
Annemarie Düringer won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1958 for Night, when the Devil came.
Source: Honours and awards
13.How old was Annemarie Düringer when she passed away?
- A.89correct
- B.88
- C.90
- D.85
Annemarie Düringer died on her 89th birthday.
Source: biography introduction
14.Where did Annemarie Düringer pass away?
- A.Murau
- B.Vienna
- C.Arlesheim
- D.Baden bei Wiencorrect
Annemarie Düringer died in Baden bei Wien, Lower Austria.
Source: biography introduction
15.Which decoration did Annemarie Düringer receive for services to the Republic of Austria in 1985?
- A.Kainz Medal
- B.Austrian Cross of Honour
- C.Grand Decoration of Honourcorrect
- D.Honorary Gold Medal
Annemarie Düringer received the Grand Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria in 1985.
Source: Honours and awards
16.How long did Annemarie Düringer remain a member of the Vienna Burgtheater ensemble?
- A.Until 1974
- B.Until 2005
- C.Until 2000
- D.Until her deathcorrect
Annemarie Düringer remained in the ensemble of the Vienna Burgtheater until her death.
Source: career section
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