Anton Karas

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Biography

Anton Karl Karas (7 July 1906 – 10 January 1985) was an Austrian zither player and composer, best known for his internationally famous 1948 soundtrack to Carol Reed's The Third Man. His association with the film came about as a result of a chance meeting with its director. The success of the film and the enduring popularity of its theme song changed Karas' life. Description above from the Wikipedia page Anton Karas, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Overview

Anton Karas has 3 screen credits in a career dating back to 1949. Signature works include The Third Man. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Sound
Gender
male
Known Credits
3
Birth Date
1906-07-07 00:00:00
Birth Place
Wien, Austria

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