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Werner Klemperer - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | March 22, 1920 |
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| Died | December 06, 2000 (age 80) |
| Birthplace | Cologne, Rhine Province, Germany |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries - (see also Werner Klemperer's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Monkey |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Portraying Colonel Wilhelm Klink on 'Hogan's Heroes' |
Intro
Werner Klemperer was a German-born American actor, best known for his role as Colonel Wilhelm Klink on the television sitcom 'Hogan's Heroes'. He was also an accomplished musician and won multiple Emmy Awards for his acting.
Early Life & Background
Werner Klemperer was born to renowned conductor Otto Klemperer and soprano Johanna Geisler. His family fled Nazi Germany in 1935 and settled in the United States, where he later studied music and theater at the Pasadena Playhouse.
Career Highlights
- Played Colonel Wilhelm Klink on 'Hogan's Heroes', earning two Primetime Emmy Awards (1968, 1969)
- Appeared in Broadway productions such as 'Cabaret' and 'Equus'
- Acted in numerous films including 'Judgment at Nuremberg' and 'Ship of Fools'
- Worked as a narrator and conductor with symphony orchestras
Trivia
- Werner Klemperer was the son of famed conductor Otto Klemperer.
- He stated he would only play Colonel Klink as a fool who never succeeded, to avoid glorifying Nazis.
- Klemperer became a U.S. citizen in 1943 during World War II.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Werner Klemperer born?
Werner Klemperer was born the 22 March 1920.
Where is Werner Klemperer from?
Cologne, Rhine Province, Germany.
On His Birth-Day
About March 22nd, 1920, in brief:
- Historical events: On March 22, 1920, Washington became the 35th state to ratify the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote. This pivotal moment marked a significant victory in the women's suffrage movement in the United States.
- Day of the week: March 22nd, 1920 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: When It Comes To Lovin' the Girls, I'm Way Ahead of The Times by Eddie Cantor
- Popular movie: Way Down East directed by D.W. Griffith
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