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The Ifland Ring: A Unique Tradition in the Acting World
TLDR The Ifland Ring is a diamond-crusted ring that has been passed down from actor to actor for over 200 years, starting in 1814. The current holder, Jens Hartzer, received the ring after Bruno Ganz passed away in 2019, and the tradition continues with the declaration of a successor within three months.
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The Ifland Ring is a ring that has been passed down from actor to actor for over 200 years in a very odd tradition.
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The Ifland Ring is a diamond-crusted ring given to Auguste Wilhelm Ifland by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, and is passed down from actor to actor in a tradition that started in 1814.
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The ring was passed down from actor to actor, with Friedrich Haase solidifying the tradition of passing it to the greatest German speaking stage actor.
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The ring was saved from being cremated with Alexander Mosey and was held at the Austrian National Library, where it became the responsibility of the Austrian National Theater.
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The recipient of the Iffland Ring must declare a successor within three months, and if no successor is named, a committee of the Austrian National Theater will appoint one, with the next holder always being determined by the current holder.
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The current holder of the Iffland Ring is Jens Hartzer, who received it after Bruno Ganz passed away in 2019, and there is also a separate ring called the Alma Seidler ring for the greatest German-speaking female actress.
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The Iffland and Seidler rings are unique and ancient acting awards, distinct from other awards like the Oscars and Emmys, and there is a current opportunity to make a charitable donation by leaving a review on Podchaser.
