About Gerhard Winkler
Lived 1906 – 1977 (aged 71). Gerhard Winkler was a German composer, film score composer and songwriter.
Gerhard Winkler (1906–1977) was a German songwriter. His best-known song was "Mütterlein", co-written with Fred Rauch which became "Answer Me" in the English text of Carl Sigman. In the Netherlands it was translated in Dutch by Bob Scholte : Moeder mijn, Moeder mijn. Other songs he wrote include Heute wie vor tausend Jahren, Alles ist Bestimmung im Leben!, Mach Dir um mich doch bitte keine Sorgen, Möwe, du fliegst in die Heimat, and Capri-Fischer.
Selected filmography Monika (1938) King of Hearts (1947) Southern Nights (1953) My Leopold (1955) The Beautiful Master (1956) Black Forest Melody (1956) In Bed by Eight (1965)
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Who was Gerhard Winkler?
German composer and songwriter (1906-1977)
When was Gerhard Winkler born?
Gerhard Winkler was born on 12 September 1906 in Neukölln.
When did Gerhard Winkler die?
Gerhard Winkler died on 25 September 1977 in Kempten.
What was Gerhard Winkler's occupation?
Gerhard Winkler was a composer, film score composer and songwriter.
What nationality was Gerhard Winkler?
Gerhard Winkler was German.
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