Florian Teichtmeister of 'Corsage' Fired by Burgtheater over Child Sex Charges
Burgtheater Terminates Actor
Florian Teichtmeister has been relieved of his duties at the Burgtheater in Vienna following allegations of child sexual abuse. The theater announced on Monday, January 13, that it had terminated the actor's contract after reviewing the evidence against him.
ORF Suspends Film Broadcasts
The Austrian Broadcasting Corporation (ORF) has also taken action, suspending the broadcast of films starring Teichtmeister. The move comes as the actor faces legal proceedings in connection with alleged child sexual abuse images and videos found on his phone.
'Corsage' Controversy
Teichtmeister, 42, played Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria in the critically acclaimed film "Corsage," which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival last year. The film has been praised for its feminist themes and Krieps' performance as Empress Elisabeth of Austria. However, the allegations against Teichtmeister have cast a shadow over the movie's success.
About the Actor
Florian Teichtmeister was born in Vienna on November 4, 1979. He is known for his roles in films such as "Polly Adler" (2008) and "The Pieta" (2012). Teichtmeister has also appeared in numerous television shows and stage productions.
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