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]

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Peter Capell
Autographed postcard
Born	(1912-09-03)3 September 1912 Berlin, Kingdom of Prussia, German Empire
Died	3 March 1986(1986-03-03) (aged 73) Munich, West Germany
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1945–1986

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

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

Selected filmography

Television

• Blue Light (1966) - Prof. Felix Eckhardt
• Alexander Zwo (1972) - Friedberg's solicitor
• Derrick - (1975-1984) - Drogenboß mit Schäferhund / Häftling / Dr. Bonsmann
• La Certosa di Parma [it] (1982) - Abbé Blanes

References

External links

• Peter Capell at IMDb
• Peter Capell at the Internet Broadway Database

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