Josef Hader
ActingAbout Josef Hader
Josef Hader was born on February 14, 1962 in Waldhausen, Austria. After attending grammar school in Melk (Lower Austria) he started studying Germany and History in 1981, but actually he focused on his talent as a comedian. In 1982 he wrote his first cabaret play called "Fort Geschritten". For his second play "Der Witzableiter und das Feuer" (1985) he won the Austrian "Salzburger Stier"-Award. After aborting his study and writing "Biagn und Brechen" (1988) and "Bunter Abend" (1990) he celebrated his breakthrough with the tragicomic play "Indien", which was filmed by Paul Harather in 1993 with Josef Hader himself in the leading role. With Indien (1993) and his following plays "Im Keller" (1993) and "Privat" (1994) he became one of the most successful and most respected comedians in Austria. In the Austrian thriller Komm, süsser Tod (2000) ("Come sweet death") Josef Hader came back to the cinemas in a leading role a second time after "Indien". He also wrote the screenplay for this movie.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Josef Hader reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Josef Hader's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 36% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Josef Hader remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Josef Hader - Im Keller, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Josef Hader Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Josef Hader's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Josef Hader.
Josef Hader - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Josef Hader?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Josef Hader is "Josef Hader - Im Keller" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Josef Hader acted in?
Josef Hader has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Josef Hader?
Other notable films include "Josef Hader - Privat", "Hader spielt Hader", and "India".