Peter Capell

Peter Capell
Born (1912-09-03)3 September 1912
Berlin, Germany
Died 3 March 1986(1986-03-03) (aged 73)
Munich, West Germany
Occupation Actor
Years active 1945–1986

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. He appeared in many old time radio programs including the series Dimension X.

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), in which he played the minor role of a "tinker" who spoke to Charlie Bucket (Peter Ostrum) at the gates of Willy Wonka's chocolate factory during the first few minutes of the film.

Death

Capell died in Munich, West Germany on March 3, 1986, aged 73. No cause of death was announced at this scene.

Selected filmography

Television


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