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Peter Capell

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Peter Capell
Autographed postcard
Born(1912-09-03)3 September 1912
Died3 March 1986(1986-03-03) (aged 73)
OccupationActor
Years active1945–1986

Peter Capell (3 September 1912 – 3 March 1986) was a German actor who was active on screen from 1945 until 1985. Apart from a lengthy film career, he appeared in many television series and mini-series.[1] He appeared in many old time radio programs including the series Dimension X.[2]

His first role was in Winterset, shortly after the end of the Second World War. His final role came a year before his death, when he appeared in Mamas Geburtstag. Both of these were television productions. He also appeared in many films, including Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971).[3][4] Capell was also in Stanley Kubrick's 1957 war film Paths of Glory (he also narrated the film's opening sequence), co-starring Kirk Douglas.

Death

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Capell died in Munich, West Germany on March 3, 1986, aged 73. No cause of death was announced.[citation needed]

Selected filmography

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Television

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References

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  1. ^ "Peter Capell". BFI. Archived from the original on November 17, 2017.
  2. ^ "Dimension X (1950, Radio Series) Voice Cast". Voice Chasers.
  3. ^ "Peter Capell | TV Guide". TVGuide.com.
  4. ^ "Peter Capell | Biography, Movie Highlights and Photos". AllMovie.
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