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Ernst Ziegler (born Ernst Aldoff, 16 April 1894 – 11 April 1974) was a German film and television actor.
Ernst Ziegler | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ernst Aldoff April 16, 1894 |
| Died | April 11, 1974 (aged 79) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1932-1971 |
Biography
editZiegler was born in Weilerbach, German Empire.
He began his film career in 1932, appearing in the German musical comedy film Die verkaufte Braut (The Bartered Bride). He went on to act in other German films and on German television.
In 1970, he appeared in the American film Something for Everyone, starring Angela Lansbury.
His final film role was in the small uncredited role of Grandpa George (Charlie Bucket's grandfather) in the 1971 film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. By this time, Ziegler's health was deteriorating, and he was legally blind, partly as a result of being gassed during the First World War.
He died of emphysema in April 1974, in West Berlin, aged 79.
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | Die verkaufte Braut | Uncredited | |
| 1970 | Something for Everyone | Elderly Man | |
| 1970 | Josefine Mutzenbacher | Alter Mann | |
| 1971 | Die nackte Gräfin | Baron Cyrill | |
| 1971 | Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory | Grandpa George | Uncredited; final film role |
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