Biography

Armin Berg was born on May 9, 1883 in Brünn, Austria-Hungary [now Brno, Czech Republic]. He was an actor, known for Wienfilm 1896-1976 (1976), The City Without Jews (1924) and Charley, der Wunderaffe (1915). He was married to Susanne Emilie Flückiger. He died on November 23, 1956 in Vienna, Austria.

His focus remained on the stage therefore he only appeared seldom in front of the camera.

He became interested in humor at a young age and he made first experiences as a comedian from 1898.

His successful stage career came to an end with the rise of the National Socialism and Armin Berg had to emigrated to the USA in 1938. He got different small jobs in order to earn his living, time and again he was also able to work on stage again.

He got engagements in Leitmeritz, Teplit and finally Vienna where he appeared at numerous cabarets.

Armin Berg returned to Vienna in 1949 - the place of his success former successes. But he was not able to continue his career successfully. He returned to the USA for few years but spent his last three years in Vienna again.