Johann Sklenka

Biography

Johann Sklenka (March 5, 1911 – August 5, 1983) was an Austrian composer, cabaret artist, actor, and director. He studied music at the Mozarteum in Salzburg and at the Vienna Music Academy, alongside training in acting. Sklenka worked extensively on stage, particularly in cabaret and small theatre productions in Austria and abroad, including Vienna’s Kabarett ABC. From 1956 onward, he was active at the Austrian Broadcasting Corporation (ORF) as a composer and director, contributing to radio and television productions.

Movies & TV Shows

1. 2069: A Sex Odyssey (1974) — Professor Sternheim
2. Lady Dracula (1977)
3. Die Kleine mit dem süßen Po (1975) — Wassermann
4. Hochwürden drückt ein Auge zu (1971) — Matrose
5. Hilfe, ich liebe Zwillinge! (1969) — Hieronymus Zipfl
6. Vor Gericht seh'n wir uns wieder - Skurriles aus dem schönen Wien (1978)
7. Schicksal am Lenkrad (1954) — Chemiker bei Kestranek
8. Der letzte Werkelmann (1973)
9. Die Tante Jolesch oder Der Untergang des Abendlandes (1978)
10. Der Bockerer (1963) — Hermann, Eisenbahner
11. Der Querulant (1970) — Strasser