Werner Klemperer

Werner Klemperer

Deceased · Born: Mar 22, 1920 · Died: Dec 6, 2000

Personal Details

BornMar 22, 1920 Cologne, North-Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Spouse
  • Kim Hamilton

    ( Apr 21, 1998 to Dec 6, 2000 )
  • Louise Troy

    ( Oct 28, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Susan J. Dempsay

    ( Feb 14, 1959 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Janet Riley

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Parents
  • Otto Klemperer
  • Johanna Geisler
Relatives
  • Lotte Klemperer (Sibling)

Biography

Werner Klemperer, a prominent and accomplished American actor, left a lasting and profound impact on the entertainment industry, with a significant focus on television, where he skillfully crafted and brought to life the iconic character of Colonel Wilhelm Klink, a persona that would forever be inextricably linked to his own esteemed reputation and legacy.

Werner Klemperer, a distinguished and celebrated American actor, made a lasting and unforgettable mark on the world of entertainment, particularly in the realm of television, where he masterfully portrayed the memorable and iconic character of Colonel Wilhelm Klink, a role that would forever be synonymous with his own remarkable career and artistic contributions.

Werner Klemperer, an acclaimed and respected American actor, left a lasting and indelible imprint on the entertainment industry, with a significant emphasis on television, where he skillfully brought to life the memorable and iconic character of Colonel Wilhelm Klink, a persona that would forever be inextricably linked to his own esteemed reputation and artistic legacy.

Werner Klemperer, a renowned and accomplished American actor, made a lasting and unforgettable impact on the world of entertainment, particularly in the realm of television, where he masterfully portrayed the memorable and iconic character of Colonel Wilhelm Klink, a role that would forever be synonymous with his own remarkable career and artistic contributions.

Werner Klemperer, a distinguished and celebrated American actor, left a lasting and profound impact on the entertainment industry, with a significant focus on television, where he skillfully crafted and brought to life the iconic character of Colonel Wilhelm Klink, a persona that would forever be inextricably linked to his own esteemed reputation and legacy.

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Klemperer's extraordinary career was marked by an impressive array of performances, with his unforgettable depiction of Colonel Klink on the cherished CBS television sitcom, Hogan's Heroes, standing out as a crowning achievement. This groundbreaking series, which aired from 1965 to 1971, catapulted Klemperer to widespread recognition and acclaim, ultimately resulting in two esteemed awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series at the prestigious Primetime Emmy Awards in 1968 and 1969.

Klemperer's illustrious career was marked by a plethora of esteemed honors, a poignant reminder of his extraordinary skill and unwavering commitment to his craft, thereby cementing his status as a virtuoso of his art form, and his enduring legacy continues to be revered and celebrated by audiences from all corners of the globe, a testament to his profound impact on the world of art.

Career

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1993
The Simpsons
The Simpsons as Colonel Klink (voice)
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1981
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1980
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1979
The Love Boat
The Love Boat as Mr. Perkins
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1977
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The Rhinemann Exchange
The Rhinemann Exchange as Franz Altmuller
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1972
Assignment: Munich
Assignment: Munich as Insp. Hoffman
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1971
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1969
Wake Me When the War Is Over
Wake Me When the War Is Over as Maj. Erich Mueller
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1968
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1965
Dark Intruder
Dark Intruder as Prof. Malaki
{"id":65371,"title":"Ship of Fools","year":"1965","character":"Lt. Huebner","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ship-of-fools","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_65371.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_65371.jpg"},"released":1}
Ship of Fools
Ship of Fools as Lt. Huebner
{"id":8665,"title":"Lost in Space","year":1965,"character":"Bolix","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/lost-in-space-1965","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5lqq7nkjtrq0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5lqq7nkjtrq0.jpg"},"released":1}
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Hogan's Heroes
Hogan's Heroes as Wilhelm Klink
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1964
Youngblood Hawke
Youngblood Hawke as Mr. Leffer
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Perry Mason
Perry Mason as Police Insp. Hurt
{"id":82215,"title":"Escape from East Berlin","year":"1962","character":"Walter Brunner","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/escape-from-east-berlin","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_82215.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_82215.jpg"},"released":1}
1962
Escape from East Berlin
Escape from East Berlin as Walter Brunner
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1961
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Operation Eichmann
Operation Eichmann as Adolf Eichmann
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Checkmate
Checkmate as Franz Leder
{"id":8693,"title":"Thriller","year":1960,"character":"Mr. Clark","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/thriller","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8693.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8693.jpg"},"released":1}
1960
Thriller
Thriller as Mr. Clark
{"id":10454,"title":"One Step Beyond","year":1959,"character":"Herr Bautmann","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/one-step-beyond","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10454.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10454.jpg"},"released":1}
1959
One Step Beyond
One Step Beyond as Herr Bautmann
{"id":10484,"title":"Have Gun - Will Travel","year":1959,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/have-gun-will-travel","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10484.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10484.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":10406,"title":"Alfred Hitchcock Presents","year":1959,"character":"Mr. Ranks","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/alfred-hitchcock-presents-1955","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2vcas0saburg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2vcas0saburg.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":173966,"title":"The High Cost of Loving","year":"1958","character":"Joseph Jessup","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-high-cost-of-loving","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_173966.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_173966.jpg"},"released":1}
1958
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Houseboat
Houseboat as Harold Messner
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The Goddess
The Goddess as Joe Wilsey
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1957
Kiss Them for Me
Kiss Them for Me as Lt. Walter Wallace
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Istanbul
Istanbul as Paul Renkov
{"id":10405,"title":"Gunsmoke","year":1957,"character":"Clifton Bunker","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/gunsmoke","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10405.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10405.jpg"},"released":1}
Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke as Clifton Bunker
{"id":66943,"title":"Flight to Hong Kong","year":"1956","character":"Bendesh","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/flight-to-hong-kong","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66943.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66943.jpg"},"released":1}
1956
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5 Steps to Danger
5 Steps to Danger as Dr. Frederick Simmons
{"id":82505,"title":"Death of a Scoundrel","year":"1956","character":"Herbert Bauman (Clementi's lawyer)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/death-of-a-scoundrel","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_82505.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_82505.jpg"},"released":1}
Death of a Scoundrel
Death of a Scoundrel as Herbert Bauman (Clementi's lawyer)
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The Wrong Man
The Wrong Man as Dr. Bannay (uncredited)
{"id":103831568,"title":"Climax!","year":1954,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/climax","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103831568.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103831568.jpg"},"released":1}
1954
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1951
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2016