West German movie stars died in 1997
Here are 1 famous actors from West Germany died in 1997:
Werner Abrolat
Werner Abrolat (August 15, 1924 Sovetsk-August 24, 1997 Munich) also known as Werner Aprelat was a West German actor and voice actor.
Abrolat began his acting career in theatre in the 1940s and later transitioned to film in the 1950s. He appeared in more than 80 films throughout his career and became well known for his work in the crime genre. Some of his most notable roles were in the films "The Return of Dr. Mabuse" (1961) and "Scotland Yard vs. Dr. Mabuse" (1963).
Additionally, Abrolat was a prolific voice actor, lending his voice to German dubs of popular American films and TV shows. He provided the German voice for actors such as Sidney Poitier, James Stewart, and Yul Brynner.
In 1965, Abrolat was awarded the Golden Camera award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the film "Der unheimliche Mönch" (The Sinister Monk). He continued to act in films and television throughout the 1980s, with his last credited role being in the TV series "Forsthaus Falkenau" in 1997.
Abrolat passed away later that year at the age of 73 in Munich.
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