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Elmar Wepper

1944 – 2023

German actor

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About Elmar Wepper

Lived 1944 – 2023 (aged 79). Elmar Wepper was a German film actor, voice actor, television actor and actor.

Elmar Wepper (16 April 1944 – 31 October 2023) was a German actor.

Life and career Elmar Wepper was born in Augsburg and grew up in Munich. After his Abitur, he studied German language and literature and theatre studies.

His television credits include Der Kommissar, Unsere schönsten Jahre and . In 2008, Wepper played the main role in the film Cherry Blossoms directed by Doris Dörrie, his performance in this film was seen as one of his career highlights.

Wepper was a supporter of FC Bayern Munich. He was the younger brother of actor Fritz Wepper.

Awards 2007 Bavarian Film Award (Best actor) 2008 German Film Award (Best Actor) 2019 Bavarian Film Award (together with his brother Fritz for life achievement)

Selected filmography

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Important facts

Born
16 April 1944, Augsburg
Birth century
20th century
Died
31 October 2023, Munich, Planegg
Occupation
Film actor, voice actor, television actor, actor
Nationality
Germany
Awards
Bavarian Order of Merit; Bayerischer Poetentaler; Bavarian TV Awards

People in Elmar Wepper's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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Doris Dörrie
b. 1955
Film director
 Portrait of Fritz Wepper
Fritz Wepper
1941 – 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Elmar Wepper?

German actor (1944–2023)

When was Elmar Wepper born?

Elmar Wepper was born on 16 April 1944 in Augsburg.

When did Elmar Wepper die?

Elmar Wepper died on 31 October 2023 in Munich, Planegg.

What was Elmar Wepper's occupation?

Elmar Wepper was a film actor, voice actor, television actor and actor.

What nationality was Elmar Wepper?

Elmar Wepper was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Elmar Wepper

· Wikidata: Q77569

· DBpedia: Elmar Wepper

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