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Oskar Werner (German: [ˈɔskaʁ ˈvɛʁnɐ]; born Oskar Josef Bschließmayer; 13 November 1922 – 23 October 1984) was an Austrian stage and cinema actor whose prominent roles include two 1965 films, The Spy Who Came In from the Cold and Ship of Fools.
Oskar Werner. Actor: Ship of Fools. Remote, somewhat morose and, as a result, intriguing, Viennese talent Oskar Werner was born in 1922, not far from the birthplace of "Waltz King" Johann Strauss, and christened Oskar Josef Bschließmayer. His parents divorced when he was fairly young.
- January 1, 1
- Vienna, Austria
- January 1, 1
- Marburg an der Lahn, Germany
Oskar Werner. Actor: Ship of Fools. Remote, somewhat morose and, as a result, intriguing, Viennese talent Oskar Werner was born in 1922, not far from the birthplace of "Waltz King" Johann Strauss, and christened Oskar Josef Bschließmayer.
- November 13, 1922
- October 23, 1984
Oct 24, 1984 · Oskar Werner, the Viennese stage and screen star best known abroad for his roles in films such as Francois Truffaut's ''Jules and Jim'' and Stanley Kramer's ''Ship of Fools,''...
Many consider Oskar Werner the greatest Austrian actor of his day. He was active in German-language and international film, earning fame for his roles in classics such as Jules and Jim and The Spy Who Came in From the Cold. On the stage, he was a master Shakespearean renowned for his portrayal of Hamlet. He also performed recitals of works by ...
Oskar Werner's nuanced and emotionally charged acting style inspired and influenced many actors of his time, leading to a lasting impact on the film industry.
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