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Elmar Wepper

Elmar Wepper

German actor (1944–2023)

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

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Life and career

Elmar Wepper was born in Augsburg and grew up in Munich.[1] After his Abitur, he studied German language and literature and theatre studies.[1][2] His television credits include Der Kommissar, Unsere schönsten Jahre and Zwei Münchner in Hamburg.[3] He was also known for dubbing Mel Gibson's voice since the 1980s.[4][5] In 2008, Wepper played the main role in Cherry Blossoms directed by Doris Dörrie.[1]

Wepper was a supporter of FC Bayern Munich.[1]

Elmar Wepper died on 31 October 2023, at the age of 79.[6][7] He was the younger brother of actor Fritz Wepper.[8]

Awards

Selected filmography

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References

  1. [1]
    "Schauspieler Elmar Wepper im Alter von 79 Jahren gestorben". NDR.de (in German). 31 October 2023. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
  2. [2]
    Moller, Svenja (31 October 2023). "Schauspieler Elmar Wepper ist tot". Augsburger Allgemeine (in German). Retrieved 31 October 2023.
  3. [3]
    "Der Schauspieler Elmar Wepper – Ein Porträt zum 75. Geburtstag – Bayerisches Feuilleton – BR Podcast". BR Podcast (in German). 13 April 2019. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
  4. [4]
    Karg, Josef (29 November 2021). "Elmar Wepper: "Hollywood hat auf mich nicht gewartet"". Augsburger Allgemeine (in German). Retrieved 4 March 2022.
  5. [5]
    "Synchronsprecher – Elmar Wepper". Deutsche Synchronkartei (in German). 4 March 2022. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
  6. [6]
    "TV-Star Elmar Wepper ist tot". Bild. 31 October 2023. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
  7. [7]
    "Schauspieler Elmar Wepper ist tot". Die Welt (in German). 31 October 2023. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
  8. [8]
    "Porträt: Elmar Wepper". BR.de (in German). 5 March 2013. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
  9. [9]
    "Bayrischer Filmpreis: Elmar Wepper als bester Darsteller ausgezeichnet". Der Tagesspiegel (in German). 18 January 2008. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
  10. [10]
    Miklis, Katharina (26 April 2008). "Elmar Wepper rührt zu Tränen". stern.de (in German). Retrieved 31 October 2023.
  11. [11]
    Crone, Philipp (24 May 2019). "Auszeichnung fürs Lebenswerk: Fritz und Elmar Wepper". Süddeutsche.de (in German). Retrieved 31 October 2023.

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