Johann Ernst "Hansi" Hinterseer (born 2 February 1954) is an Austrian schlager singer, actor, entertainer and former alpine skier.

Hansi Hinterseer
Hinterseer in 2006
Hinterseer in 2006
Background information
Born (1954-02-02) 2 February 1954 (age 70)
Kitzbühel, Austria
GenresPop, schlager
Occupation(s)Singer, actor, television personality
Years active1994–present
Websitehansi-hinterseer.at

Sports

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Hansi Hinterseer
 
Hinterseer c. 1974
Personal information
Born (1954-02-02) 2 February 1954 (age 70)
Kitzbühel, Austria
Height173 cm (5 ft 8 in)
Weight68 kg (150 lb)
Sport
SportAlpine skiing
ClubKitzbüheler Ski Club
Medal record
Men's alpine skiing
Representing   Austria
World Cup race podiums
Event 1st 2nd 3rd
Slalom 3 1 2
Giant slalom 3 6 8
Total 6 7 10
World Championships
  1974 St. Moritz Giant slalom

Hinterseer is the son of Ernst Hinterseer, who won a gold medal in slalom skiing at the 1960 Winter Olympics. Hans Hinterseer also became a member of the Austrian ski team. He won six alpine skiing World Cup races in the slalom and giant slalom, and the overall giant slalom contest at the 1973 Alpine Skiing World Cup. He also won the silver medal at the world championship in 1974, and participated at the 1976 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck.[1][2]

Since the early 1980s, he has been a technical sports commentator for the National Austrian Broadcasting Corporation, usually commenting on slalom and giant slalom live broadcasts.

Individual races
Date Location Race
8 March 1973   Anchorage Giant slalom
8 December 1973   Val-d'Isère Giant slalom
27 January 1974   Kitzbühel Slalom
23 February 1975   Naeba Slalom
21 December 1975   Schladming Slalom
25 February 1977   Furano Giant slalom

Music and acting

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In 1994, Hinterseer started a career as a singer, and is currently prominent as a performer in the schlager genre. He has also acted in several films, also following a Heimatfilm theme.

Discography

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Charting albums

Year Album Peak position Certifications Notes
DEN
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2010 The Danish Collection 1
Ich hab dich einfach lieb 1
Glædelig Jul 14
Das Beste von Hansi Hinterseer 16
2011 Zwei Herzen 2
2012 Im siebten Himmel 3
Jedes Jahr zur selben Zeit 14
2013 Heut ist dein tag 2
De største hits 6
2014 Das beste zum Jubiläum Live 14
2015 Gefühle 10
2017 Für mich ist Glück... 39
2019 Ich halt zu dir 11
2020 Weihnachten miteinander 21
2022 Weil es dich gibt 35
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Charting singles

Year Single Peak position Certifications Album
GER
2010 "Hände zum Himmel" 68

Others

  • Wenn man sich lieb hat ("If you are in love")
  • Ich warte auf dich ("I am waiting for you")
  • Mein Geschenk für dich ("My present for you")
  • Danke für deine Liebe ("Thank you for your love")
  • Dann nehm ich dich in meine Arme ("Then I take you in my arms")
  • Träum mit mir ("Dream with me")
  • Du bist alles ("You are everything")
  • Weihnachten mit Hansi ("Christmas with Hansi")
  • Vater, dein Wille geschehe ("Father, thy will be done")
  • Meine Lieder, deine Träume ("My songs, your dreams")
  • Goldene Weihnacht ("Golden Christmas")
  • Komm mit mir ("Come with Me") (2009, Ariola)

DVDs

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  • 2010: Ich hab dich einfach lieb! Kitzbühel Open Air 2010

TV / Filmography

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  • 1997: "Hochwürdens Ärger mit dem Paradies" (TV film comedy)
  • 2000: "Da wo die Berge sind"
  • 2002: "Da wo die Liebe wohnt"
  • 2003: "Da wo die Heimat ist"
  • 2004: "Da wo die Herzen schlagen"
  • 2005: "Da wo das Glück wartet"

References

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  1. ^ Hans Hinterseer. sports-reference.com
  2. ^ Ski race results Rocky Mountain News.com, (12 March 1990).
  3. ^ Hansi Hinterseer. danishcharts.dk. Retrieved on 12 July 2016.
  4. ^ "Album Top-40 Uge 25, 2022". Hitlisten. Retrieved 29 June 2022.
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