Steiger (surname)

Steiger is a surname originating in the ancient city and canton of

Bern german: Berner(in)french: Bernois(e) it, bernese , neighboring_municipalities = Bremgarten bei Bern, Frauenkappelen, Ittigen, Kirchlindach, Köniz, Mühleberg, Muri bei Bern, Neuenegg, Ostermundigen, Wohlen bei Bern, Zollikofen , website ...

Switzerland ). Swiss law does not designate a ''capital'' as such, but the federal parliament and government are installed in Bern, while other federal institutions, such as the federal courts, are in other cities (Bellinzona, Lausanne, Luzern, Neuchâtel ...

, where persons bearing it may be considered to have made a significant early contribution to

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society and thus to have affected the early development of

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. Notable people and fictional characters with this surname include: *

Allan Steiger '' Neighbours'' is an Australian television soap opera. It was first broadcast on 18 March 1985. The following is a list of characters that appeared in the show in 2004, by order of first appearance. All characters were introduced by the shows e ...

, fictional character of the television soap opera ''

Neighbours ''Neighbours'' is an Australian television soap opera, which has aired since 18 March 1985. It was created by television executive Reg Watson. The Seven Network commissioned the show following the success of Watson's earlier soap '' Sons an ...

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Anna Steiger Anna Justine Steiger (born 13 February 1960Slonimsky, Nicolas and Kuhn, Laura (eds.) (2001)"Steiger, Anna" ''Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Musicians'', 10th Edition, Volume 6. Accessed online via Highbeam, 12 July 2012.) is a British and Ame ...

(born 1960), British opera singer * Bill Steiger (born 1933), American football player *

Brad Steiger Brad Steiger (February 19, 1936 – May 6, 2018) was an American author of fiction and non-fiction works on the paranormal, spirituality, UFOs, true crime and biographies. His books sold well to the public but were widely criticized by academ ...

(1936–2018), American author *Captain Oskar Steiger, fictional character of the 1970 film ''

Patton George Smith Patton Jr. (November 11, 1885 – December 21, 1945) was a general in the United States Army who commanded the Seventh United States Army in the Mediterranean Theater of World War II, and the Third United States Army in Franc ...

'' *Douglas and Maurice Steiger, American farmers and founders of Steiger Tractor *

Eduard von Steiger Eduard von Steiger (2 July 1881, in Langnau im Emmental – 10 February 1962) was a Swiss politician and member of the Swiss Federal Council (1940–1951). He studied law at the universities of Geneva, Leipzig and Berne. He became a member of ...

(1881–1962), Swiss politician * Emil H. Steiger (1871–1921), American businessman and politician * Sophie and Harwood Steiger, American textile artists and printmakers *

Isabelle de Steiger Isabelle de Steiger, née Lace (28 February 1836 – 1 January 1927), was an English painter, theosophist, occultist and writer. She became a member of several esoteric societies in London, and was a close friend and co-worker of Anna Kingsford ...

(1836–1927), English painter, theosophist, occultist and writer * Janet Dempsey Steiger (1939–2004), American politician *

Jakob Robert Steiger Jakob Robert Steiger (7 June 1801, in Geuensee – 5 April 1862) was a Swiss politician and President of the Swiss National Council (1848/1849). Early life and education Steiger was born to peasants in Geuensee near Sursee. His father was fr ...

(1801 – 1862) was a

Swiss Swiss may refer to: * the adjectival form of Switzerland * Swiss people Places * Swiss, Missouri * Swiss, North Carolina *Swiss, West Virginia * Swiss, Wisconsin Other uses *Swiss-system tournament, in various games and sports *Swiss Internation ...

politician A politician is a person active in party politics, or a person holding or seeking an elected office in government. Politicians propose, support, reject and create laws that govern the land and by an extension of its people. Broadly speaking, a ...

and President of the Nacional Council *

Joan Benedict Steiger Joan Benedict Steiger (born July 21, 1927) is an American actress best known for her role as Edith Fairchild on '' General Hospital''. Early life and education Benedict Steiger was born in Brooklyn, New York and first performed at the age of se ...

(born 1927), American actress * Joel Steiger (1942–2021), American television producer, writer and director *

Johann Rudolf de Steiger Baron Johann Rudolf de Steiger (or de Steiguer) (1778–1834) was a Swiss nobleman who immigrated to the United States in the 19th century. Early life Johann was born into a Bernese noble family of the Ancien Régime of Switzerland. He was the son ...

(1778–1834), Swiss nobleman *

Kurt and Karl Von Steiger Kurt and Karl Von Steiger were the ring names professional wrestlers Lorne Corlett (died November 8, 2022) and Arnold Pastrick worked under for most of their careers. The Von Steiger gimmick was that of two German villains, called heels, despite ...

, professional wrestlers *

Lieuwe Steiger Lieuwe Steiger (born in Haarlem, 15 April 1924 – died in Eindhoven, 17 October 2006) was a Dutch people, Dutch football (soccer), football goalkeeper. He played 383 Eredivisie matches with PSV Eindhoven (1942-1957, 1959), playing also for ...

(1924–2006), Dutch football goalkeeper *

Niklaus Friedrich von Steiger Niklaus Friedrich von Steiger (17 May 1729 – 3 December 1799) was a Swiss politician. From 1787 to 1798 he was elected Schultheiss (chief magistrate) of Bern, Switzerland. He was the leader of the political faction that resisted the French i ...

(1729–1799), Swiss politician * Otto Steiger (1909–2005), Swiss writer and radio news speaker * Otto Steiger (1938–2008), German economist and professor *

Paul Steiger Paul Steiger (born August 15, 1942) is an American journalist who served as managing editor of '' The Wall Street Journal'' from 1991 until May 15, 2007. After that, he was the founding editor-in-chief, CEO and president of ProPublica from 2008 thr ...

(born 1942), American journalist * Pepper Steiger, fictional character of the television soap opera ''

'' *Pierre-Enric Steiger, president of

Björn Steiger Foundation The Björn Steiger Foundation (''Björn Steiger Stiftung'') is a German charity which assists in providing funding for emergency services Emergency services and rescue services are organizations that ensure public safety and health by addressi ...

Rand Steiger Rand Steiger (born June 18, 1957, in New York City) is an American composer, conductor, and pedagogue. Steiger attended the Manhattan School of Music and the California Institute of the Arts, where he became a faculty member in 1982. In 1987, he j ...

(born 1957), American composer, conductor and pedagogue *

Rod Steiger Rodney Stephen Steiger (; April 14, 1925July 9, 2002, aged 77) was an American actor, noted for his portrayal of offbeat, often volatile and crazed characters. Cited as "one of Hollywood's most charismatic and dynamic stars," he is closely assoc ...

(1925–2002), American actor *

Sam Steiger Samuel Steiger (March 10, 1929September 26, 2012) was an American politician, journalist, political pundit. He served five terms as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, two terms in the Arizona State Senate, and one term as mayor of Pre ...

(1929–2012), American politician, journalist, political pundit and rancher *Siegfried and Ute Steiger, founders and owners of

*Tobias "Dobbs" Steiger, fictional character of the television series ''

Der Clown ''Der Clown'' is a German television series that aired between 21 April 1998 and 11 October 2001. It ran for 46 episodes and starred Sven Martinek, Diana Frank, Thomas Anzenhofer, and Volkmar Kleinert. Story The story is about Max Zander, an age ...

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Ueli Steiger Ulrich ”Ueli” Steiger (born 5 August 1954 in Zürich, Switzerland) is a Swiss cinematographer. He studied English and art history at the University of Zurich and entered the London Film School. After freelancing as Camera assistant and Docum ...

(born 1954), Swiss cinematographer *

William A. Steiger William Albert Steiger (May 15, 1938 – December 4, 1978) was a member of the US House of Representatives from 1967 to his death from a heart attack in Washington, DC, in 1978. He served as a Republican Party (United States), Republican from Wis ...

(1938–1978), American politician * William R. Steiger (born 1969), worker at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services {{surname Swiss-language surnames