Leon Askin

At the end of my life, I have achieved belated fame and recognition in the city of my birth.

At the end of my life, I have achieved belated fame and recognition in the city of my birth.

1988 I also received from the city of Vienna the cross of honour for art and science. These titles and read more

1988 I also received from the city of Vienna the cross of honour for art and science. These titles and the various honors mean a great deal to me, most of all for the reason that they would mean a great deal to my parents too.

It was fascinating for me to drive with Lies through the country roads. I also got to know Vienna again read more

It was fascinating for me to drive with Lies through the country roads. I also got to know Vienna again by driving through my home town by car.

Especially for my father it was a great change. He used to be a socialist and even a member of read more

Especially for my father it was a great change. He used to be a socialist and even a member of the socialist party. But then he became an orthodox Jew.

Directors and producers were afraid of a Dumont actor while at the same time they admired him.

Directors and producers were afraid of a Dumont actor while at the same time they admired him.