Biography

Johann Sklenka (March 5, 1911 – August 5, 1983) was an Austrian composer, cabaret artist, actor, and director. He studied music at the Mozarteum in Salzburg and at the Vienna Music Academy, alongside training in acting. Sklenka worked extensively on stage, particularly in cabaret and small theatre productions in Austria and abroad, including Vienna’s Kabarett ABC. From 1956 onward, he was active at the Austrian Broadcasting Corporation (ORF) as a composer and director, contributing to radio and television productions.

Known For

Hilfe, ich liebe Zwillinge!

Hieronymus Zipfl

2069: A Sex Odyssey

Professor Sternheim

Vor Gericht seh'n wir uns wieder - Skurriles aus dem schönen Wien

Hochwürden drückt ein Auge zu

Matrose

Lady Dracula

Die Kleine mit dem süßen Po

Wassermann

Die Tante Jolesch oder Der Untergang des Abendlandes

Der Bockerer

Hermann, Eisenbahner