Otto Treßler

Otto Treßler, also Otto Tressler, (13 April 1871 27 April 1965) was a German-Austrian stage and film actor.[1] He appeared in 43 films between 1915 and 1962. He was born in Stuttgart, Germany and died in Vienna, Austria. He was a close friend to Archduchess Maria Josepha of Austria the mother of Emperor Charles I of Austria and the fifth child of George of Saxony and Infanta Maria Anna of Portugal.

Otto Treßler
Born
Otto Karl August Meyer

(1871-04-13)13 April 1871
Stuttgart, Germany
Died27 April 1965(1965-04-27) (aged 94)
Vienna, Austria
OccupationActor
Years active1915–1962

Partial filmography

Treßler's grave at the Döbling Cemetery in Vienna.

Decorations and awards

  • 1902: court actor
  • 1931: Honorary citizen of the City of Vienna
  • 1935: Councillor
  • 1937: Austrian Cross of Merit for Art and Science, First Class
  • 1937: Honorary Ring of the Vienna
  • 1938: State actor (in German: Staatsschauspieler)
  • 1941: Goethe Medal for Art and Science
  • 1942: Gold Civil Service Faithful Service Medal
  • 1951: Honorary Ring of the City of Vienna (Renewed presentation for war loss)
  • 1956: Grand Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria
  • 1961: Great Cross of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
  • 1961: Freeman of the University of Vienna
  • 1963: Austrian Cross of Honour for Science and Art, 1st class
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References

  1. "Otto Treßler". filmportal. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
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