Erwin Steinhauer
Author · 2 books
Erwin Steinhauer (born 1951 in Vienna) is an Austrian actor and cabaret artist. He appeared in more than 50 radio plays and over 100 film and television productions, and performed at major Austrian theatres, including the Burgtheater and the Theater in der Josefstadt. He became widely known for playing rural police officer Simon Polt in adaptations of Alfred Komarek’s novels. His other work includes the series “Der Sonne entgegen,” “Der Salzbaron,” “Die Brüder” and “Single Bells,” as well as several solo cabaret programmes. In 2010, he received the Golden Decoration of Honour for Services to the Province of Vienna; in 2017, he was awarded the professional title Kammerschauspieler.