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Widely regarded as one of Austria's great actors in comedy, satire, and folk-theater. The 'Karl Skraup Prize' has been awarded to outstanding Austrian theater actors since 1968.

On stage from 1923 at the Vienna Volkstheater. Ensemble member from 1935.

A noted exponent of the plays of Johann Nestroy.

He first got in contact with the theater as a stage inspector but it didn't last long till he was able to prove his acting abilities. He began his career at the Vienna Volkstheater in 1924, it followed engagements in Basel, Brünn and Strassbourg.

The actor Karl Skraup belonged to the popular national actors in Austria. They founded the Karl Skraup price for exceptional Austrian theater actors in 1968 to his honour.

Thank to his versatility he not only impersonated funny but also serious roles with great success.