Personal Info
Known For:
Sound
Birthday:
July 7, 1906
Place of Birth:
Wien, Austria
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Anton Karas
Biography
Anton Karl Karas (7 July 1906 – 10 January 1985) was an Austrian zither player and composer, best known for his internationally famous 1948 soundtrack to Carol Reed's The Third Man. His association with the film came about as a result of a chance meeting with its director. The success of the film and the enduring popularity of its theme song changed Karas' life.
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Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | The White Horse Inn | himself |
| 1956 | Liebe, Sommer und Musik | Zitherspieler |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Die liebe Familie | Self |
| 1974 | 3 nach 9 | Self |
| 1964 | Gut gefragt ist halb gewonnen | Self |