Wolfgang Liebeneiner 1905 – 1987

Biography

Wolfgang Liebeneiner was born on October 6, 1905, in Lubawka, beginning a life that would span nearly nine decades and encompass multiple creative disciplines. He developed his talents across theatre, film directing, and acting—three demanding arts that require distinct sensibilities and skills. His willingness to work across these different mediums demonstrated both versatility and deep artistic commitment throughout his career.

Liebeneiner spent much of his professional life immersed in the European cultural landscape, contributing his talents to the performing and cinematic arts during a transformative period in twentieth-century history. His work as both performer and director allowed him to influence European theatre and film in meaningful ways, drawing from and contributing to the rich artistic traditions of his time.

He lived through remarkable changes, eventually making Vienna his home, where he remained active in cultural life. On November 28, 1987, at the age of eighty-two, Liebeneiner passed away in Vienna. He was laid to rest at Sieveringer Friedhof in Vienna’s Döbling district, where his memory continues to be honored among those who knew and appreciated his contributions to theatre and cinema.