!!!Zeska, Karl

b. Hamburg (Germany), Oct. 31, 1862, 
d. Hamburg (Germany), July 18, 1938, Court Actor, director, dramatist; 
father of Philipp  Zeska. Was to become a merchant, but opted for 
acting and in 1879 had his debut at the Hamburg Konkordiatheater 
without ever having had any drama lessons. Later became a member of 
touring companies and of several German theatres. Worked at the Prague 
Deutsches Theater from 1886, at the Vienna Burgtheater from 1892 to 
1932 (honorary member). Versatile actor; numerous decorations.

!Works
Auf dem Garnisonball, 1888; Pschuett, 1889. - Comedies.



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