Josef Hader, a renowned Austrian comedian, was born on February 14, 1962, in Waldhausen, Austria. His educational journey began at a grammar school in Melk, Lower Austria, where he initially pursued a degree in Germany and History in 1981. However, his innate talent for comedy soon took center stage, and he began to focus on honing his craft.
In 1982, Hader penned his first cabaret play, "Fort Geschritten", marking the beginning of a remarkable career in the world of comedy. His subsequent play, "Der Witzableiter und das Feuer", premiered in 1985 and earned him the prestigious Austrian "Salzburger Stier" Award.
Hader's decision to abandon his studies allowed him to concentrate on writing, and he went on to create two more plays: "Biagn und Brechen" in 1988 and "Bunter Abend" in 1990. His breakthrough came with the tragicomic play "Indien", which was adapted into a film in 1993, with Hader himself starring in the leading role.
The success of "Indien" was followed by the plays "Im Keller" in 1993 and "Privat" in 1994, solidifying Hader's position as one of Austria's most respected and successful comedians. In 2000, he returned to the big screen in a leading role in the Austrian thriller "Come Sweet Death", also writing the screenplay for the film. This marked a second notable appearance in a cinematic leading role, following "Indien".
