Portrait of Peter Kern

Peter Kern

Bio: Iconoclastic Austrian indie director and former New German Cinema actor Peter Kern isn't just the subject of Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala's "Kern," but also the low-fi film's strongest creative force. He appeared in more than 70 feature films and directed a further 25
Born: Sun, Feb 13 1949
Birthplace: Wien, Austria

Death: Wed, Aug 26 2015
Peter Kern is 66 years old
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Poster of Schlingensief – A Voice That Shook the Silence
Schlingensief – A Voice That Shook the Silence
Peter Kern would have been no older than 66 in Schlingensief – A Voice That Shook the Silence as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 20 2020
Poster of Rosas Welt – 70 neue Filme von Rosa von Praunheim
Rosas Welt – 70 neue Filme von Rosa von Praunheim
Peter Kern was 63 in Rosas Welt – 70 neue Filme von Rosa von Praunheim
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 23 2012
Poster of Belief, Love, Death
Belief, Love, Death
Peter Kern was 63 in Belief, Love, Death
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 13 2012
Poster of Kern
Kern
Peter Kern was 62 in Kern as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 2012
Poster of Rent Boys
Rent Boys
Peter Kern was 62 in Rent Boys as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 07 2011
Poster of Monkey Sandwich
Monkey Sandwich
Peter Kern was 62 in Monkey Sandwich
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 30 2011
Poster of Mondo Lux: The Visual Worlds of Werner Schroeter
Mondo Lux: The Visual Worlds of Werner Schroeter
Peter Kern was 62 in Mondo Lux: The Visual Worlds of Werner Schroeter
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 07 2011
Poster of Daniel Schmid: Le Chat Qui Pense
Daniel Schmid: Le Chat Qui Pense
Peter Kern was 61 in Daniel Schmid: Le Chat Qui Pense as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 02 2010
Poster of Die verrückte Welt der Ute Bock
Die verrückte Welt der Ute Bock
Peter Kern was 60 in Die verrückte Welt der Ute Bock as 'Minister'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 2010
Poster of Initiation
Initiation
Peter Kern was 60 in Initiation as 'Head of Staff'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 04 2009
Poster of Die toten Körper der Lebenden
Die toten Körper der Lebenden
Peter Kern was 57 in Die toten Körper der Lebenden as 'Nachtclubbesitzer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 2007
Poster of Berlin Nights: Grand Delusions
Berlin Nights: Grand Delusions
Peter Kern was 56 in Berlin Nights: Grand Delusions as 'Valencia'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 16 2005
Poster of Himmel, Polt und Hölle
Himmel, Polt und Hölle
Peter Kern was 53 in Himmel, Polt und Hölle as 'Heinz Hafner'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 30 2002
Poster of Visionary Filmmaker - Marilou Diaz-Abaya
Visionary Filmmaker - Marilou Diaz-Abaya
Peter Kern was 49 in Visionary Filmmaker - Marilou Diaz-Abaya
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of Die Oma ist tot
Die Oma ist tot
Peter Kern was 47 in Die Oma ist tot as 'Herr Eisfeld'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of Wenches
Wenches
Peter Kern was 47 in Wenches as 'Sex Shop Costumer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 08 1996
Poster of Burning Life
Burning Life
Peter Kern was 45 in Burning Life as 'Simon'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 17 1994
Poster of Erotique
Erotique
Peter Kern was 45 in Erotique as 'Franz (segment 'Taboo Parlor')'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 14 1994
Poster of Terror 2000
Terror 2000
Peter Kern was 43 in Terror 2000 as 'Körn'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 30 1992
Poster of Malina
Malina
Peter Kern was 41 in Malina as 'Bulgare'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 17 1991
Poster of Street Kid
Street Kid
Peter Kern was 41 in Street Kid
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Virgin Machine
Virgin Machine
Peter Kern was 39 in Virgin Machine as 'Hormone Specialist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 10 1989
Poster of Johanna d‘Arc of Mongolia
Johanna d‘Arc of Mongolia
Peter Kern was 39 in Johanna d‘Arc of Mongolia as 'Mickey Katz'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 01 1989
Poster of Zischke
Zischke
Peter Kern was 37 in Zischke as 'Regisseur'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 27 1986
Poster of Der wilde Clown
Der wilde Clown
Peter Kern was 37 in Der wilde Clown as 'Junger Chef'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 30 1986
Poster of Das Totenreich
Das Totenreich
Peter Kern was 36 in Das Totenreich
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of Rambo Zambo
Rambo Zambo
Peter Kern was 35 in Rambo Zambo as 'Robert'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 06 1984
Poster of The Swing
The Swing
Peter Kern was 34 in The Swing as 'Hofkapellmeister'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 14 1983
Poster of Die wilden Fünfziger
Die wilden Fünfziger
Peter Kern was 34 in Die wilden Fünfziger as 'Franz Arnusch'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 23 1983
Poster of Bella Donna
Bella Donna
Peter Kern was 34 in Bella Donna
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 26 1983
Poster of The Island of the Bloody Plantation
The Island of the Bloody Plantation
Peter Kern was 33 in The Island of the Bloody Plantation as 'Röder'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 27 1983
Poster of Cinématon XVIII
Cinématon XVIII
Peter Kern was 33 in Cinématon XVIII as 'N°170'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 04 1982
Poster of Today We're Playing Boss
Today We're Playing Boss
Peter Kern was 32 in Today We're Playing Boss as 'Fritz Paulig'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 27 1981
Poster of News from Robber Hotzenplotz
News from Robber Hotzenplotz
Peter Kern was 30 in News from Robber Hotzenplotz as 'Räuber Hotzenplotz'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 09 1979
Poster of Son of Hitler
Son of Hitler
Peter Kern was 29 in Son of Hitler as 'Asylum Attendent'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1979
Poster of Despair
Despair
Peter Kern was 29 in Despair as 'Müller'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 20 1978
Poster of Hitler: A Film from Germany
Hitler: A Film from Germany
Peter Kern was 29 in Hitler: A Film from Germany as 'Mörder aus „M“ / Göring-Puppenspieler / Alter Ellerkamp / SS-Mann / Fremdenverkehrsdirektor'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 07 1978
Poster of Flaming Hearts
Flaming Hearts
Peter Kern was 29 in Flaming Hearts as 'Peter Huber'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 24 1978
Poster of Kleinhoff Hotel
Kleinhoff Hotel
Peter Kern was 28 in Kleinhoff Hotel as 'Müller'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 27 1977
Poster of The Stationmaster’s Wife
The Stationmaster’s Wife
Peter Kern was 28 in The Stationmaster’s Wife as 'Treuberger'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 31 1977
Poster of Group Portrait with a Lady
Group Portrait with a Lady
Peter Kern was 28 in Group Portrait with a Lady as 'Werner Hoyser'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 25 1977
Poster of Die Geisel
Die Geisel
Peter Kern was 28 in Die Geisel as 'Rio Rita'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 20 1977
Poster of The Sternstein Manor
The Sternstein Manor
Peter Kern was 27 in The Sternstein Manor as 'Toni'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 19 1976
Poster of The Wild Duck
The Wild Duck
Peter Kern was 27 in The Wild Duck as 'Hjalmar Ekdal'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 01 1976
Poster of Mother Küsters Goes to Heaven
Mother Küsters Goes to Heaven
Peter Kern was 26 in Mother Küsters Goes to Heaven as 'Nachtklubbesitzer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 01 1975
Poster of Fox and His Friends
Fox and His Friends
Peter Kern was 26 in Fox and His Friends as 'Florist "Fatty" Schmidt'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 06 1975
Poster of Wrong Move
Wrong Move
Peter Kern was 26 in Wrong Move as 'Landau'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 14 1975
Poster of Karl May
Karl May
Peter Kern was 25 in Karl May as 'George Grosz'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 18 1974
Poster of La Paloma
La Paloma
Peter Kern was 25 in La Paloma as 'Isidor Palewski'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 28 1974
Poster of Tonight or Never
Tonight or Never
Peter Kern was 23 in Tonight or Never as 'Artist'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 01 1973
Poster of Adele Spitzeder
Adele Spitzeder
Peter Kern was 23 in Adele Spitzeder as 'Wirt'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 18 1972
Poster of Ludwig – Requiem for a Virgin King
Ludwig – Requiem for a Virgin King
Peter Kern was 23 in Ludwig – Requiem for a Virgin King as 'Lakai Mayr / Hoffriseur Hoppe / Röhm'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 22 1972
Poster of Jakob von Gunten
Jakob von Gunten
Peter Kern was 22 in Jakob von Gunten as 'Kraus'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 06 1971
Poster of Seventeen and Anxious
Seventeen and Anxious
Peter Kern was 21 in Seventeen and Anxious as 'Hippie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 31 1970

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Ein Fall von Liebe
Ein Fall von Liebe
Peter Kern was 65+ in Ein Fall von Liebe as 'Peter Braun'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 30 2014
Poster of ZIBB
ZIBB
Peter Kern was 54+ in ZIBB as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 10 2003
Poster of Menschen bei Maischberger
Menschen bei Maischberger
Peter Kern was 54+ in Menschen bei Maischberger as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 02 2003
Poster of U3000
U3000
Peter Kern was 51+ in U3000 as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 30 2000
Poster of Coast Guard
Coast Guard
Peter Kern was 48+ in Coast Guard as 'Willi Hanke'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 19 1997
Poster of Zimmer frei!
Zimmer frei!
Peter Kern was 47+ in Zimmer frei! as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 09 1996
Poster of Die Harald Schmidt Show
Die Harald Schmidt Show
Peter Kern was 46+ in Die Harald Schmidt Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Dec 05 1995
Poster of Versteckte Kamera
Versteckte Kamera
Peter Kern was 46+ in Versteckte Kamera as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 25 1995
Poster of Phettbergs nette Leit Show
Phettbergs nette Leit Show
Peter Kern was 45+ in Phettbergs nette Leit Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 26 1994
Poster of Im Namen des Gesetzes
Im Namen des Gesetzes
Peter Kern was 45+ in Im Namen des Gesetzes as 'Rechtsanwalt Dr. Müller'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 13 1994
Poster of Boulevard Bio
Boulevard Bio
Peter Kern was 42+ in Boulevard Bio as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Aug 06 1991
Poster of Zeil um Zehn
Zeil um Zehn
Peter Kern was 40+ in Zeil um Zehn as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 02 1990
Poster of Nachtcafé
Nachtcafé
Peter Kern was 38+ in Nachtcafé as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Feb 14 1987
Poster of Kir Royal
Kir Royal
Peter Kern was 37+ in Kir Royal as 'Paula'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 1986
Poster of Geschichten aus der Heimat
Geschichten aus der Heimat
Peter Kern was 34+ in Geschichten aus der Heimat
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Dec 31 1983
Poster of Schwarz Rot Gold
Schwarz Rot Gold
Peter Kern was 33+ in Schwarz Rot Gold as 'Dr. Bernhard'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, May 12 1982
Poster of NDR Talk Show
NDR Talk Show
Peter Kern was 29+ in NDR Talk Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 09 1979
Poster of Beate S.
Beate S.
Peter Kern was 29+ in Beate S. as 'Hans-Peter Brand'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 06 1979
Poster of Polizeiinspektion 1
Polizeiinspektion 1
Peter Kern was 28+ in Polizeiinspektion 1 as 'Tino Rafaelo'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 01 1977
Poster of Plattenküche
Plattenküche
Peter Kern was 27+ in Plattenküche as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 23 1976
Poster of Pariser Geschichten
Pariser Geschichten
Peter Kern was 26+ in Pariser Geschichten
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 01 1976
Poster of World on a Wire
World on a Wire
Peter Kern was 24+ in World on a Wire as 'Hospital Orderly'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 14 1973
Poster of Scene of the Crime
Scene of the Crime
Peter Kern was 21+ in Scene of the Crime as 'Niedlich'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 29 1970
Poster of Die Perle – Aus dem Tagebuch einer Hausgehilfin
Die Perle – Aus dem Tagebuch einer Hausgehilfin
Peter Kern was 20+ in Die Perle – Aus dem Tagebuch einer Hausgehilfin as '2. Hippie-Mann'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Dec 27 1969
Poster of Deutscher Filmpreis
Deutscher Filmpreis
Peter Kern was 1+ in Deutscher Filmpreis as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 01 1951