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.
Josef Hader Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Josef Hader reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Josef Hader's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 36% of Josef Hader's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Josef Hader - Im Keller, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Josef Hader Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Josef Hader's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Josef Hader has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
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".