First he played roles at smaller theaters in Germany, finally he made it to the Volkstheater in Munich where he became a longtime member. There he was also able to realise some plays as a director.
His grandson Rolf Pinegger was a busy child actor in the 50s.
After the war he continued his stage career and from 1950 his film career as well.
He became established as a movie actor in the 20s.
The actor Rolf Pinegger first made an education as a carpenter before he dedicated to the theater from 1893.