Peter Berling
German actor and film producer
Born
1934
92 years ago
Died
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
Germany
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An actor, film producer, and writer engaged in the film industry for several decades. Contributed to multiple prominent films and television series, building a reputation within German cinema. Founded a production company that enabled various projects and collaborated with numerous filmmakers. Achieved recognition for performances in films and contributed to adaptations of literary works.
Featured in the film 'Das Boot'
Produced the film 'The Nasty Girl'
Acted in the TV series 'Der Alte'
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