Swiss movie stars died in 1966
Here are 1 famous actors from Switzerland died in 1966:
Robert Wuellner
Robert Wuellner (October 25, 1885 Lucerne-August 11, 1966 West Berlin) a.k.a. Robert Wüllner was a Swiss actor, film producer and film director.
He began his career in the entertainment industry as a stage actor in Berlin and made his film debut in 1912. Wuellner went on to act in and produce over 70 feature films. He also directed 17 films, including "Grand Hotel" (1932) which won the Academy Award for Best Picture.
In addition to his work in the film industry, Wuellner was also a successful stage director, known for his productions of Shakespeare plays in Germany during the 1920s and 1930s.
During World War II, Wuellner was arrested by the Gestapo and held in a concentration camp for three months. After his release, he moved to Switzerland and eventually settled in West Berlin, where he continued to work in the film industry until his death in 1966.
Wuellner was praised for his versatile acting abilities, his innovative approach to filmmaking, and his contributions to German and international cinema.
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