!!!Sonnenthal, Adolf von

Sonnenthal, Adolf von, b. Pest (Budapest), Dec. 21, 1834, 
d. Prague (Czech Republic), April 4, 1909, actor; in Graz 1854, 
then in Koenigsberg; from 1856 at the Vienna Burgtheater (1859 court 
actor, from 1877 employment for life); director from 1870, senior 
director from 1884, 1887/88 and 1889/90 provisional managing director 
of the Burgtheater; famous for his portrayal of heroes and character 
parts, excellent in light comedies, idol of the public of his time, 
guest performances in the USA.

!Literature
L. Eisenberg, A. S., 1896; R. Spitzer (= R. 
Lothar), A. S., 1905; P. Schlenther, A. S. 50 Jahre Wr. 
Burgtheater 1856-1906, 1906; Briefwechsel, ed. by Hermine von S., 
2 vols., 1912.


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