Peter Kern
Acting
Biography
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. At his peak, Kern worked with the best directors of his era, including Rainer Werner Fassbinder (Fox and His Friends, The Stationmaster's Wife), Hans-Jurgen Syberberg (Hitler: A Film From Germany) and Wim Wenders (Wrong Move).
“When I yell at you, please do not be immediately hurt. If I insult you, take it as proof of love. Remember, I'm Austrian, insane, hysterical, hypocritical and undemocratic.”
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Peter Kern
Filmography
Acting (54)
2020
Schlingensief – A Voice That Shook the Silenceas Self (archive footage)
6.0
2012
Kernas Himself
1.0
2011
Rent Boysas Self
5.3
2011
2010
5.8
2010
Die verrückte Welt der Ute Bockas Minister
7.0
2009
Initiationas Head of Staff
4.4
2007
Dead Bodies of the Livingas Nachtclubbesitzer
2005
Life Pornographyas Valencia
3.6
2002
Himmel, Polt und Hölleas Heinz Hafner
9.7
1997
Die Oma ist totas Herr Eisfeld
6.0
1996
Wenchesas Sex Shop Costumer
6.0
1994
Burning Lifeas Simon
6.0
1994
Erotiqueas Franz (segment 'Taboo Parlor')
4.0
1994
8.0
1993
Terror 2000as Körn
4.9
1992
Street Kidas Toilettenmann
4.6
1991
Malinaas Bulgare
6.2
1989
Virgin Machineas Hormone Specialist
4.7
1989
Johanna d’Arc of Mongoliaas Mickey Katz
6.7
1986
Zischkeas Regisseur
8.0
1986
Der wilde Clownas Junger Chef
7.5
1984
Rambo Zamboas Robert
8.0
1983
The Swingas Hofkapellmeister
5.5
1983
The Roaring Fiftiesas Franz Arnusch
3.7
1983
10.0
1983
4.3
1982
Cinématon XVIIIas N°170
1981
Today We're Playing Bossas Fritz Paulig
4.5
1979
News from Robber Hotzenplotzas Räuber Hotzenplotz
7.0
1979
Son of Hitleras Asylum Attendent
5.8
1978
Despairas Müller
6.5
1978
Hitler: A Film from Germanyas Mörder aus „M“ / Göring-Puppenspieler / Alter Ellerkamp / SS-Mann / Fremdenverkehrsdirektor
7.2
1978
Flaming Heartsas Peter Huber
5.8
1977
Kleinhoff Hotelas Müller
6.0
1977
The Stationmaster’s Wifeas Treuberger
5.6
1977
Group Portrait with a Ladyas Werner Hoyser
5.0
1977
Die Geiselas Rio Rita
7.0
1976
The Wild Duckas Hjalmar Ekdal
9.0
1976
The Sternstein Manoras Toni
7.0
1975
Mother Küsters Goes to Heavenas Nachtklubbesitzer
7.7
1975
Fox and His Friendsas Florist "Fatty" Schmidt
7.2
1975
Wrong Moveas Landau
6.7
1974
La Palomaas Isidor Palewski
6.1
1973
Tonight or Neveras Artist
3.6
1972
Adele Spitzederas Wirt
10.0
1972
Ludwig – Requiem for a Virgin Kingas Lakai Mayr / Hoffriseur Hoppe / Röhm
5.5
1971
Jakob von Guntenas Kraus
10.0
1971
Komm in die Wanne, Schätzchenas Curlyhead
7.0
1970
Seventeen and Anxiousas Hippie
5.0
Production & Directing (58)
2014
The Last Summer of the RichDirector
1.0
2014
The Last Summer of the RichScreenplay
1.0
2014
Sarah und SarahDirector
2014
Sarah und SarahWriter
2013
DiamantenfieberDirector
2012
Belief, Love, DeathDirector
2011
Murder SistersProducer
5.0
2011
Murder SistersWriter
5.0
2011
Murder SistersDirector
5.0
2010
King Kongs TränenDirector
5.0
2010
King Kongs TränenWriter
5.0
2009
InitiationDirector
4.4
2009
InitiationScreenplay
4.4
2009
InitiationAssociate Producer
4.4
2007
Dead Bodies of the LivingProducer
2007
Dead Bodies of the LivingDirector
2007
2007
Nur Kein MitleidDirector
2007
Nur Kein MitleidProducer
2005
Danube CorpsesProducer
2005
Danube CorpsesDirector
2005
Danube CorpsesWriter
2002
Haider lebt - 1. April 2021Director
5.5
2002
5.5
2001
Hamlet: This Is Your FamilyDirector
8.0
2001
8.0
2001
Fifty-FiftyDirector
9.0
1999
Visionary Filmmaker - Marilou Diaz-AbayaCinematography
1999
1999
1998
Kiss, Cuddle and CelebrateDirector
10.0
1998
Kiss, Cuddle and CelebrateProducer
10.0
1998
10.0
1994
8.0
1994
8.0
1994
8.0
1993
Ishmael Bernal - Truth and DareDirector
1993
Ishmael Bernal - Truth and DareCinematography
1993
1992
Ein fetter FilmDirector
7.0
1992
Street KidDirector
4.6
1992
Street KidScreenplay
4.6
8.0
8.0
1989
Hab' ich nur deine LiebeDirector
10.0
1989
Hab' ich nur deine LiebeWriter
10.0
1987
4.3
1987
4.3
1987
4.3
1983
The Laughing StarProducer
10.0
1983
4.3
1981
Today We're Playing BossWriter
4.5
1981
Today We're Playing BossProducer
4.5
1980
Die Bootsmänner von PagsanjanProducer
1980
Die Bootsmänner von PagsanjanDirector