Peter Turrini: Biography, Facts and Career
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Peter Turrini (born 26 September 1944 in St Margarethen im Lavanttal, Carinthia) is an Austrian playwright known for his socio-critical work and earlier folk-dramas. Turrini has been writing since 1971, when his play Rozznjogd premiered at the Volkstheater, Vienna. A versatile author, he has written plays, screenplays, poems, and essays. Rather than presenting an authentic picture of reality, in Turrini's understanding it is the function of the theatre to exaggerate and, by doing so, to raise the consciousness of the public. He lives in Vienna and Retz, Lower Austria.
Quick facts about Peter Turrini
- Full name: Peter Turrini
- Born: 1944-09-26
- Nationality: Austria
- Known as: Actor
- Wikidata ID: Q45272
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Who is Peter Turrini?
Peter Turrini (born 26 September 1944 in St Margarethen im Lavanttal, Carinthia) is an Austrian playwright known for his socio-critical work and earlier folk-dramas.
What nationality is Peter Turrini?
Peter Turrini is Austria.
When was Peter Turrini born?
Peter Turrini was born on 1944-09-26.



