Gerti Drassl has been in the trade long enough to be called a veteran actress recognizable to viewers well beyond any single title. 'The Piano Teacher' is the entry that tends to open any account of the career. 'The Physician' is the other credit that tends to come up. 23 was the age at the first credit. Most of the work sits in drama. Steady employment, rather than one breakout, gives the career its shape.