Actor. He was an Austrian character actor who appeared in 76 films between 1935 and 1965. He began his career at the age of eighteen when he started with small roles on stage while also employed as secretary and clerk at the Stadttheater in Leoben, Austria. Over the following years, he performed at numerous Austrian and German theatres. He began in the film business in supporting roles in the mid-1930s. He is best remembered by American audiences from his roles in several westerns in the 1960s. He remained active as an actor until his death. His last film, which was released in 1967, was "For a Few Dollars More," starring Clint Eastwood.
Actor. He was an Austrian character actor who appeared in 76 films between 1935 and 1965. He began his career at the age of eighteen when he started with small roles on stage while also employed as secretary and clerk at the Stadttheater in Leoben, Austria. Over the following years, he performed at numerous Austrian and German theatres. He began in the film business in supporting roles in the mid-1930s. He is best remembered by American audiences from his roles in several westerns in the 1960s. He remained active as an actor until his death. His last film, which was released in 1967, was "For a Few Dollars More," starring Clint Eastwood.
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FAMILIE EGGER
VOLKSSCHAUSPIELER
Josef Egger
22 . 2 . 1889
26. 8 . 1966
Erna Egger
25 . 2. 1895
29 . 3 . 1982
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