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Erwin Leder

Erwin Alois Robert Leder (born 30 July 1951 in St. Pölten, Lower Austria, Austria) is an Austrian actor. He is best known for his role as Chief Mechanic Johann in Das Boot, a 1982 feature film directed by Wolfgang Petersen about a mission of one World War II U-boat and its crew.

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Erwin Leder

Erwin Leder

Herwig Schlaminger from Klagenfurt, Austria cropped by RanZag, improved by Drafnir · Flickr · CC BY-SA 2.0

Name
Erwin Leder
Born
30 July 1951
Birthplace
St.
Occupation
Actor
Nationality
Austria
Languages
German

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Erwin Alois Robert Leder (born 30 July 1951 in St. Pölten, Lower Austria, Austria) is an Austrian actor. He is best known for his role as Chief Mechanic Johann in Das Boot, a 1982 feature film directed by Wolfgang Petersen about a mission of one World War II U-boat and its crew.

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