Mavie Hörbiger
A German-Austrian actress carrying a formidable theatrical dynasty into a new generation on the stage of Vienna's Burgtheater.
Born 1979 (age 47)·German-Austrian actress·Birthday: November 14·Generation X
Biography
Mavie Hörbiger was born into Austrian acting royalty, the daughter of acclaimed actor Christiane Hörbiger and granddaughter of the storied Attila Hörbiger. Rather than be overshadowed by the legacy, she has carved her own respected path within it, specializing in the demanding world of German-language theatre. Since 2009, she has been a core member of the ensemble at Vienna's Burgtheater, one of the most prestigious German-speaking stages in the world. There, she has taken on classical and contemporary roles under renowned directors, earning recognition for her precise, intelligent performances. While she appears in film and television, her home is the stage, where she upholds and evolves a family tradition that spans over a century, bringing a modern sensibility to a historic craft.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Mavie was born in 1979, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Mavie Was Born
The biggest hits of 1979
#1 Movie
Kramer vs. Kramer
Best Picture
Kramer vs. Kramer
#1 TV Show
Laverne & Shirley
Mavie's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1979Born
Iran hostage crisis begins; Three Mile Island accident
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $37,900Min wage: $2.90/hrPresident: Jimmy Carter"My Sharona" — The KnackBest Picture: Kramer vs. Kramer
1984Started school
Apple Macintosh introduced
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $59,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"When Doves Cry" — PrinceBest Picture: Amadeus
1992Became a teenager
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1995Could drive
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
1997Could vote
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2000Turned 21
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2009Turned 30
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2019Turned 40
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 47 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Has been a permanent ensemble member of Vienna's Burgtheater since 2009, a major honor in European theatre.
- Performed a wide range of roles from Shakespeare to modern playwrights on one of the German-speaking world's most important stages.
- Continues the multi-generational Hörbiger family legacy in Austrian acting and performance.
Did You Know?
She is the granddaughter of Attila Hörbiger and the daughter of Christiane Hörbiger, both towering figures in Austrian theatre and film.
Her mother, Christiane Hörbiger, was awarded the Iffland-Ring, a historic piece of jewelry passed down to the "most significant and worthy actor of the German-speaking theatre."
She initially studied Slavic languages and literature before fully committing to acting.
“I grew up in the theater; it is my home, not just my family's business.”
