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Walter Janssen

Walter Janssen (7 February 1887 – 1 January 1976) was a German film actor and director. He appeared in more than 160 films between 1917 and 1970.

Walter Janssen

For documentary purposes the German Federal Archive often retained the original image captions, which may be erroneous, biased, obsolete or politically extreme. Aufnahmen von der Dreharbeiten des Film "Alles für Papa" (Regie Karl Hartl), der in den Göttinger Filmateliers im Oktober bis Dezember 1953 entstand.

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Name
Walter Janssen
Born
7 February 1887
Birthplace
Krefeld, German Empire
Died
1976
Place of death
Munich, West Germany
Occupation
Actor
Nationality
Germany
Honours
German Film Award
Languages
German

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