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Hans Sigl can look back on many successful TV moments.
But the “Bergdoktor” star regularly impresses not only as an actor.
He is also more in demand today than ever as a presenter.
Rottenmann – He decided on the classic path: “Bergdoktor” favorite Hans Sigl trained as an actor and singer as a young man.
After a few years in the theater, Sigl's first major TV role followed: that of investigator Andreas Blitz in the ZDF series “SOKO Kitzbühel”.
The first step into the television landscape was taken.
Further roles were not long in coming.
In 2008, Hans Sigl landed what was probably the most important role of his career to date: that of the mountain doctor in the ZDF series of the same name.
Today the TV doctor is not only known as an actor.
Surname |
Hans Sigl |
|---|---|
birth date |
July 7, 1969 |
Place of birth |
Rottenmann in Styria, Austria |
Profession |
Actor |
Most famous role |
The mountain doctor in the ZDF series of the same name |
From stage artist to TV actor: Hans Sigl's path to television
Hans Sigl was born on July 7th, 1969 in Rottenmann in Styria (Austria).
At the age of 21, he completed three years of training as an actor and singer at the Tyrolean State Theater in Innsbruck.
After graduating, Sigl remained loyal to this theater as a stage artist for several years.
The graduate then moved to Freiburg and Bremen to the Bremer Shakespeare Company.
He also took on his first small roles on television.
Sigl's TV breakthrough came in 2001: the newcomer got the role of investigator Andreas Blitz in the crime series "SOKO Kitzbühel", which was produced and broadcast by ZDF and ORF.
It was Hans Sigl's first leading role in a series, which he ultimately played until 2006.
The actor then left to pursue professional development - and he succeeded in doing so.
Hans Sigl made his TV breakthrough in 2001 as a SOKO investigator.
The young actor can be seen here with his series colleague Kristina Sprenger.
© SKATA/IMAGO
In the years that followed, he took on major roles in various TV productions, such as “Zodiac – The Horoscope Murderer” (2007), “Guilt and Innocence” (2007) and “The Secret of the Königssee” (2008).
The birth of the Alpine doctor: Sigl as “The Mountain Doctor”
The Austrian landed his most important role to date in 2008: Hans Sigl has been playing TV doctor Dr.
Martin Gruber in the ZDF series “Der Bergdoktor” – and is still very successful today.
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An integral part of ZDF since 2008: Hans Sigl embodies the “Bergdoktor” in the series of the same name © APress/IMAGO
With over seven million viewers, the medical series is one of the channel's most successful formats.
Hans Sigl has received several awards for his role over the years:
2014: Romy for “Most Popular Actor Series”
2015: Golden Hen for “Audience Prize for Drama”
2016: Romy for “Most Popular Actor Series”
2017: Golden Hen for “Audience Prize for Drama”
2017: Romy for “Most Popular Actor Series”
2021: Romy for “Most Popular Actor Series/Series”
“The Bergdoktor” regularly breaks ratings records – this is also thanks to Hans Sigl’s acting achievements.
Hans Sigl inspires spectators and “Bergdoktor” colleagues
Not only viewers enjoy the series about the Alpine doctor, fellow actor Mark Keller also has no complaints about working with Hans Sigl.
Quite the opposite: They have been in front of the camera together for the home series since 2008 and are now also very good friends in their private lives.
Whether presenter or audio book speaker: Hans Sigl inspires with many skills
Hans Sigl sometimes hangs up his doctor's coat for other projects: In addition to his acting work, the Austrian also enjoys being a presenter.
In 2019 he demonstrated his skills as a showmaster on ZDF Fernsehengarten.
Alongside presenter Andrea Kiewel, the actor guided the fans through the show.
Into the New Year with Sigl: The actor moderates the New Year's Eve show for ARD
On RTL, the “Bergdoktor” actor hosted the entertainment show “The Incredibly Smartest Man in the World” (2022) and in the same year he took over from Jörg Pilawa at the ARD event “The Great New Year’s Eve Show”.
He has been accompanying viewers into the new year since 2022: Hans Sigl replaces Jörg Pilawa as presenter on the ARD program “The Great New Year's Eve Show” © Bildagentur Monn/IMAGO
One might think that Sigl's schedule should already be full enough: none.
The actor regularly tours Germany with his own stage programs.
As a culture lover, he also organizes readings in which he reads from literary classics.
The “Bergdoktor” favorite has read an entire series of audio books for Reclam Publishing.
Hans Sigl is not all that private
Hans Sigl doesn't reveal much about his private life.
The TV doctor has been married to singer Susanne Sigl (formerly Kemmler) since June 2008.
Both brought children into the marriage.
The patchwork family now lives together on Lake Ammersee in Bavaria.
Sources used:
pool-position.net, prosieben.de, stern.de