List of Famous people born in Austria
Hannes Reichelt
Johannes "Hannes" Reichelt is an Austrian World Cup alpine ski racer. He competes in downhill, super-G, giant slalom, and combined.
Marie Louise I, Duchess of Parma
Marie Louise was an Austrian archduchess who reigned as Duchess of Parma from 1814 until her death. She was Napoleon's second wife and, as such, Empress of the French from 1810 to 1814.
John Banner
John Banner was an Austrian-born American actor, best known for his role as Sergeant Schultz in the situation comedy Hogan's Heroes (1965–1971). Schultz, constantly encountering evidence that the inmates of his stalag were planning mayhem, frequently feigned ignorance with the catchphrase, "I see nothing! I hear nothing! I know nothing!".
Claudia Gamon
Claudia Angela Gamon is an Austrian politician and former student union functionary who was elected as a Member of the European Parliament in 2019. Gamon has been a member of the National Council of Austria since October 2015.
Lukas Resetarits
Lukas Resetarits is an Austrian cabaret artist and actor, best known for playing police inspector Kottan in the Austrian TV series Kottan ermittelt.
Vilma Degischer
Vilma Degischer was an Austrian theatre and film actress. She appeared in more than thirty films from 1931 to 1991. From 1931 to 1991 she played at the Theater in der Josefstadt in Vienna.
Johann Strauss I
Johann Strauss I was an Austrian Romantic composer. He was famous for his waltzes, and he popularized them alongside Joseph Lanner, thereby setting the foundations for his sons to carry on his musical dynasty. He is best known for his composition of the Radetzky March.
Saint Florian
Saint Florian was a Christian holy man, and the patron saint of Linz, Austria; chimney sweeps; soapmakers, and firefighters. His feast day is 4 May. St. Florian is also the patron of Upper Austria, jointly with Saint Leopold.
Robert Palfrader
Robert Heinrich Palfrader is an Austrian-born Austrian actor, comedian and author.
Stefan Petzner
Stefan Petzner is an Austrian politician. He was a member of the right-wing Alliance for the Future of Austria (Bündnis Zukunft Österreich, BZÖ). Petzner is a former reporter and a student of journalism. Petzner directed the election campaigns in 2006 and 2008. In 2008 Petzner was appointed secretary general of the BZÖ.