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Anton Karas

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0.7 Popularity Jul 07, 1906 (78 years old) Wien, Austria

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 ...

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3 nach 9
1974 as Self
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Gut gefragt ist halb gewonnen
1964 as Self
Die liebe Familie
Die liebe Familie
1980 as Self
The White Horse Inn
The White Horse Inn
1960 as himself
Liebe, Sommer und Musik
Liebe, Sommer und Musik
1956 as Zitherspieler

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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Filmography 7

1980
Die liebe Familie TV

as Self

1974
3 nach 9 TV

as Self

1964
Gut gefragt ist halb gewonnen TV

as Self

1960
The White Horse Inn Movie

as himself

1956
Liebe, Sommer und Musik Movie

as Zitherspieler

1949
The Third Man Movie

Original Music Composer

1949
The Third Man Movie

Musician

Personal Details

Known For Sound
Gender Not specified
Birthday July 07, 1906 (78 years old)
Died January 10, 1985
Place of Birth Wien, Austria
Years Active 1949 - 1980
Popularity 0.7
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7 Total Credits
2 Movie Roles
3 TV Roles