Hansi Niese

Johanna Jarno-Niese (10 November 1875 in Vienna – 4 April 1934; née Johanna Niese), commonly known as Hansi Niese, was an Austrian actress and operetta singer (soprano).

Career Hansi Niese made her debut on stage for the first time in 1886 in a bar in Speising, near Vienna. Her success story began in 1893 at the Vienna Raimund Theater, where she appeared in the series for six years as a soubrette. In 1899, she moved to the theater an der Josefstadt. Soon after, she married Josef Jarno, the director of this theater.

In the thirties, Niese starred in several films, including 1931 in "An Affair" and 1932 in "Hussars love."

Personal life She was married to actor Josef Jarno. After his death in 1932, she was saddled with his debts and, as a result, took on a more frugal lifestyle.

Death and legacy Niese died on 4 April 1934 in Vienna.

At Vienna's Central Cemetery (group 14 C, number 4), the popular actress has a dedicated memorial grave. In 1935, in Vienna in the 19th Döbling the Hansi Niese Alley and in 1955, in the 13 District of Vienna named the Hansi Niese-way to her. There is a statue of her outside the Volkstheater, Vienna.

Filmography Frau Gertraud Namenlos (1914) Grandstand for General Staff (1926) Storm in a Water Glass (1931) Purpur und Waschblau (1931) Die große Liebe (1931) Ein süßes Geheimnis (1932) Mrs. Lehmann's Daughters (1932) Husarenliebe (1932) Hochzeit am Wolfgangsee (1933) The Emperor's Waltz (1933) Our Emperor (1933) Police Report (1934) The Big Chance (1934) Die Töchter ihrer Exzellenz (1934)