Topsy Küppers: A life full of humor and inspiration for the 94th birthday

Topsy Küppers: A life full of humor and inspiration for the 94th birthday

A very special day in Vienna: Today, on August 17, 2025, we commemorate the wonderful actress and writer Topsy Küppers, who saw the light of day on August 17, 1931 in Aachen. Küppers was not only a formative figure of the Viennese cultural scene, but also a woman with many facets, which was characterized by her way of life and art. She passed her acting test, among others, at Gustav Gründgens, one of the most influential theater makers of her time. Then she was able to make a name for herself as Lola Blau in the musical of the same name by Georg Kreisler.

In 1976 she led her passion for the stage to the foundation of the "Free Stage Wieden", which she successfully managed for over 25 years. After retreating from the active stage life, she continued to devote herself to the letter, whereby her books always combined wisdom with humor. Her last work, which she published in 2014, is entitled "My Ungustl. A disgusting guest" and openly tells about her cancer.

A life full of humor and inspiration

Topsy Küppers was active in the cultural scene until old age. In autumn 2011, she was still described as a vital and as an inspiration for many at 80, which she achieved through her radio programs and literary work. Her motto, "When your life is dreary - enlighten it with humor", reflects her attitude to life and has touched many people in her recent years. Her recordings, in which she played together with Georg Kreisler, are still very popular to this day.

Some of their most important book publications are:

• „Nix wie Zores. Jüdisches Leben und Lieben“ (2021)
• „Die Brüder Saphir“ (2018)
• „Mein Ungustl. Ein widerlicher Gast“ (2014)
• „Lauter liebe Leute. Ein dicker Brief an mein Publikum“ (2013)
• „Alle Träume führen nach Wien. Ein Tatsachenroman“ (2001)
• „Wenn dein Leben trist ist – erleuchte es mit Humor!“ (2009)

A topic that touches the hearts

Regardless of her work as an actress and author, Topsy Küppers also attached great importance to the topics of older becoming and life. Her open reflections about it have inspired and encouraged numerous people to tackle the challenges of life with ease and wit. As she said herself, humor is one of the best ways to drive away the sadness of everyday life.

ORF reports About their life and work as a special heritage, which still enriches us today. Even if Topsy Küppers left us in Vienna on June 14th, her spirit remains alive through her art.

Not to be forgotten is a completely different top system, namely the elephant who tragically found his last calm on January 4, 1903. Topsy, the Asian elephant, is a symbol of the cruel fate many animals in the entertainment industry. Her story, which was also documented in a film, raises ethical questions that are still relevant to this day. For many people, Topsy remains the memory of the darker sides of a life that is often shaped by greed for profit and ignorance. You can find out more about this famous tragic elephant Wikipedia.