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Anton Karas

Austrian musician, composer (1906–1985)

  • Fame54.3
  • Momentum15.9
  • Austria rank#217
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  • Fame54.3
  • Momentum15.9
  • Austria rank#217
  • Wikipedia3.8K
Lived 1906–1985, aged 79Austria
Austria flagAustriaMusiciansSinger / Musician
  • Wikipedia
    20 languages
    Cross-language footprint
  • Rank in Austria
    #217
    Musicians
  • Era
    1906–1985
    Aged 79
  • Known for
    The White Horse Inn
    1960
Summary
Updated 2026-06-16

Anton Karl Karas was an Austrian zither player and composer, best known for his internationally famous 1948 soundtrack to Carol Reed's The Third Man. His association with the film came about as a result of a chance meeting with its director. The success of the film and the enduring popularity of its theme song changed Karas' life.

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Profile type
Singer / Musician
Category
Musicians
Country
Austria
Country rank
#217
Last updated
2026-06-16
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54.3
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Momentum15.9
Historical18.7
Source confidence65.0
Completeness75.0
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  • Discogs
    database · discogs.com
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  • انتون كاراس
    wikipedia · arz.wikipedia.org
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  • Anton Karas
    wikipedia · bar.wikipedia.org
    Low confidence
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Category
Musicians
Profile type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Born
July 7, 1906
Died
January 10, 1985
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Last updated
3d ago
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