About Werner Schneyder
Werner Schneyder (25 January 1937 to 2 March 2019) was an Austrian kabarett performer, journalist, writer, actor, stage director, television presenter and sports reporter. From 1974 to 1982 he performed political kabarett together with Dieter Hildebrandt. They also staged a special programme in Leipzig, then part of the GDR, in 1985.
From 1975 he presented the sports show Das aktuelle Sportstudio on ZDF, and between 1992 and 1999 hosted a boxing series for RTL. He described himself as a Universaldilettant, an all-round amateur.
In 2017, he performed Das warโs von mir (โThatโs It from Meโ) at the Akademietheater in Vienna.
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Frequently asked questions
Who did Werner Schneyder perform kabarett with?
Werner Schneyder performed political kabarett with Dieter Hildebrandt from 1974 to 1982, and the two also staged a special programme in Leipzig, then part of the GDR, in 1985.
Did Werner Schneyder work in sports TV?
Yes. From 1975 he presented Das aktuelle Sportstudio on ZDF, and between 1992 and 1999 he hosted a boxing series for RTL.
What does Universaldilettant mean for Werner Schneyder?
Werner Schneyder called himself a Universaldilettant, an all-round amateur, which fits a career as an Austrian kabarett performer, journalist, writer, actor, stage director, presenter and sports reporter.
When did Werner Schneyder live?
Werner Schneyder was born on 25 January 1937 and died on 2 March 2019.
