Jaray, Hans#
Jaray, Hans, b. Vienna, June 24, 1906, d. Vienna Jan. 6, 1990, Kammerschauspieler, director, writer. 1925-1930 acted at the Volkstheater, 1930-1938 at the Theater in der Josefstadt (under M. Reinhardt), 1938 emigrated to the USA, 1938-1948 worked in Hollywood and New York. In 1948 returned to Vienna, joined the Volkstheater, from 1951 at the Theater in der Josefstadt (1986 honorary member), played mainly parts in light comedy. 1960 head of the school of dramatic art "Reinhardt-Seminar". Film productions.
Works#
comedies: Ein feiner Herr, 1932; Ist Geraldine ein Engel?, 1933; Liebesheirat, 1937. - One Day Missing, 1948 (novel); Was ich kaum ertraeumen konnte, 1990 (autobiography).