Fast Facts 257Elfriede Jelinek (born 1946)
Contemporary and controversial author who was awarded
the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2004. Her most famous book
is The Piano Teacher.
Peter Handke (born 1942)
Famous and controversial author.
Hedy Lamarr (1913–2000)
Austrian-born Hollywood actress.
Romy Schneider (1938–1982)
Film actress, noted for portraying Empress Sissi.
Hansi Hinterseer (born 1954)
Former skier who is now a popular folk singer.
Joe Zawinul (born 1932)
Very successful jazz musician who has collaborated with
many artists, including Miles Davis.
Falco (1957–1998)
Internationally-recognised pop musician. His hits included
‘Amadeus’, ‘Der Kommissar’ and ‘Vienna Calling’.
Anton ‘Toni’ Sailer (born 1935)
Considered to be one of the best all time Apline skiers. He
won three gold medals at the 1956 Olympics (downhill,
slalom and giant slalom).
Franz Klammer (born 1953)
Alpine skier who won a gold medal at the 1976 Winter
Olympics in Innsbruck.
Hermann Maier (born 1972)
Very successful Alpine skier who has won four World
Cup titles, two Olympic gold medals and three World
Championship titles.