Werner Klemperer Rank
About Werner Klemperer
Everyone's favorite television icon Werner Klemperer, a seasoned German-American actor, stage performer, and singer, was best remembered for his portrayal of Colonel Wilhelm Klink on the CBS television comedy "Hogan's Heroes." For this role, he received the Primetime Emmy Award for “Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series”.
In 1947, he began acting in Broadway productions. He made his television debut in "Shadow of the Cloak," and his film debut in "Flight to Hong Kong," a crime thriller.
He earned his status as a top actor through his appearances in several successful and critically acclaimed onscreen works such as “Judgment at Nuremberg”, "Queen Esther," "Operation Eichmann," "Kiss Them for Me," "General Electric Theater," "Law & Order," and "The Love Boat."
He developed an amazing musical career as a conductor and narrator with several major US symphony orchestras after his successful spell as an actor. He was a concert violinist with a lot of experience.
Family
He had two children namely Erika Klemperer and Mark Klemperer.
He was born to Otto Klemperer and Johanna Geisler.
He married Kim Hamilton from 1997 to 2000.
Trivia
He was also a virtuoso concert violinist.
He was 1.78 meters tall.
From 1942 until 1945, he was a member of the United States Army.
He was the conductor of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra.
Death
He died of cancer-related complications.
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F.A.Q. about Werner Klemperer
When is his birthday?
Werner Klemperer's birthday is on March 22, 1920.
In how many days is his birthday?
Werner's birthday is in 28 days
How old was Werner when he died?
He was 80 years old.
When did he die?
He died in December 6, 2000.
How old would he be today?
Werner Klemperer would be 104 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Werner from?
He was born in Cologne, Germany.