Peter Capell Birthday & Fun Facts

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Birth Name

Peter Capell

Place Of Birth

Berlin, Germany

Age

111 years old

Birth Date

September 3 1912

Peter Capell Facts

Child Star?

no

Occupation

Education & Qualifications

Net Worth

$23,000,000

Parents

Michael Gwisdek, Corinna Harfouch

Pete Capell was a popular German actor who was active on screen from 1945 to 1985.

Pete Capell had a great film career.

He also appeared in various TV shows and miniseries. He appeared in old-time radio programs like Dimension X. He was born in Berlin, Germany, on September 3, 1912. He died on March 3, 1986, in Munich, Bavaria, West Germany. Peter Capell starred in Stanley Kubrick's war film 'Paths Of Glory' alongside Kirk Douglas. He was also the narrator for the opening sequence of the film. Peter Capell played Captain Konin, who was the heroine's grandfather in 'The Smuggler.'

What was Peter Capell’s net worth?

Peter Capell's net worth was $2.3 million. He accumulated this net worth through his career as an actor, writer, director, and narrator.

How much did Peter Capell earn per year?

There is no information available on Peter Capell's salary or earnings.

How tall was Peter Capell?

There is no information available on Peter Capell's height.

How old was Peter Capell?

Peter Capell was born in Berlin on September 3, 1912. He died in Munich, Germany, on March 3, 1986. He was 74 years old at the time of his death.

Peter Capell was born in Berlin to Michael Gwisdek and Corinna Harfouch. He was born and raised in Germany. They were both actors. Peter Capell moved to the United States of America in 1933.

Who was Peter Capell dating?

There is no information available on Peter Capell's partner.

Best Known For…

Peter Capell moved to the USA in 1933. He started off his career by working on stage and on the radio in New York City. He was often heard as Nazis in Wartime broadcasts like 'This Is Our Enemy' and 'Words At War'. He also served as the producer on 'The Voice Of America'. Peter Capell was an actor and writer best known for 'Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory', 'One, Two, Three' and 'Paths Of Glory'. Peter Capell was a narrator for the opening sequence of the movie '. 'Paths Of Glory' was a movie based on the novel of the same name by Humphrey Cobb. He worked on mini-series and TV shows too. He played the role of Seder Man in the mini-series 'Holocaust'. He is known for the role of Graf Simon in 'Ein Treuer Diener Seines Hernn'. He appeared in the TV movie 'Ein Sarg fur Mr. Holloway' as Spider. He created a name for himself, majorly on the big screen.

• He moved to the USA in 1933 and stayed there until 1955.
• Peter Capell died on March 3, 1986.
• Peter Capell dubbed himself in German for the movie 'Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory'. In the movie, he plays a minor role of a tinker who talks to Charlie Bucket near the gates of the Chocolate Factory in the first few scenes of the movie.
• Peter Capell's other TV work includes 'The Vikings and Blue Light' and a TV movie called 'Hauser's Memory'. His German TV work includes episodes of 'Der Alte', 'Derrick', 'Father Brown' series, and 'Das Kriminalmuseum'.
• Peter Capell's first role was in 'Winterset' soon after the Second World War ended. His last role was just one year before he died in Mamas Geburtstag.
• Peter Capell played the role of Graf Simon in one of the German drama films 'Ein Treuer Diener Seines Hernn'.
• He took the role of the lead actor's grandfather on 'The Smuggler'.
• Peter Capell also worked as a second director for the movie 'Fedora' in 1968.
• Peter Capell starred in a mini-series called 'Holocaust'. He played the role of Seder Man in the mini-series 'Holocaust'.
• He dubbed the voice of Pops on 'Die Puppet Show'.
• Peter Capell worked as a writer and actor on 'Paths Of Glory', 'Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory', 'One, Two, Three' and a number of other movies.
• In 1968, he appeared in the TV movie 'Ein Sarg fur Mr. Holloway' as Spider.
• He starred as Paul in 'Studio One' by Paul Nickel, and he starred as Voltaire in 1968 in 'Die Muhle Von Sansoucci'. Peter Capell was recognized for his role as Voltaire in the film.
• Peter Capell appeared in the drama 'Charlotte' alongside Birgit Doll and in the thriller 'The Little Drummer Girl' in 1984.
• Peter dubbed George Burns in 'Going In Style', Zarquon the Prophet in the TV version of the 'Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy', John Carradine in 'The Howling' and Richard Farnsworth in 'Anne Of Green Gables'. Some of his cartoon roles include the March Hare in 'Alice In Wonderland' and Rickety Rick in 'Dr. Snuggles'. His last and final role was in the German version of 'Tristram Shandy'.
• Peter Capell made multiple appearances on the science fiction series 'Dimension X' and 'X Minus One'. His work on 'Mars Is Heaven' is also notable.
• He was seen dubbing Uncle Deadly in 'Folge 115' and the World's Oldest Fraggle in a few episodes of 'Die Fraggles'.

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