Charles Lewinsky, Swiss author and TV writer, reflects on his career and new novel at 80
Ahead of his 80th birthday, Swiss writer Charles Lewinsky, who was born in Zurich in 1946, reflects on his life and the upcoming release of his 17th novel, "Eine andere Geschichte." Raised in a Jewish Orthodox family in post-war Switzerland, he enjoyed a fortunate upbringing. His career began in theater, where he worked as an assistant to director Fritz Kortner. Lewinsky gained national recognition through the sitcom "Fascht e Familie," which drew 1.5 million viewers per episode. He has penned over 700 Schlager lyrics and authored the novel "Melnitz." His latest book adopts a therapy session format, with its launch set for April 14 at Kaufleuten in Zurich, published by Diogenes Verlag.
Key facts
- Charles Lewinsky is a Swiss author born in 1946 in Zurich.
- He grew up in a Jewish Orthodox family in post-war Switzerland.
- His career includes theater work, television writing, and authorship of 17 novels.
- He wrote the popular sitcom "Fascht e Familie" and over 700 Schlager lyrics.
- His new novel, "Eine andere Geschichte," is structured with chapters of equal length.
- A book launch is set for April 14 at Kaufleuten in Zurich.
- He has been married to his wife Ruth since 1965.
- Lewinsky emphasizes discipline and reliability in his work.
Entities
Artists
- Charles Lewinsky
- Fritz Kortner
- Kurt Felix
- Carlo Brunner
- Rolf Lappert
- Ernest Hemingway
- Cicero
- Oscar Blumenthal
- Trio Eugster
Institutions
- Diogenes Verlag
- Zürcher Schauspielhaus
- Stadttheater Luzern
- Münchner Kammerspielen
- Berliner Volksbühne
- Schweizer Fernsehen
- Grand Prix der Volksmusik
- Kaufleuten
- DIE ZEIT
Locations
- Zurich
- Switzerland
- Luzern
- Ingolstadt
- Kassel
- Berlin
- Germany
- Netherlands