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Werner Klemperer was a German-American actor born on March 22, 1920. He gained fame for his role as Colonel Wilhelm Klink in the television series Hogan's Heroes. Klemperer's comedic talent and ability to portray the bumbling German officer made him a beloved figure in television history. He continued to act in various films and television shows throughout his career, showcasing his versatility and charm. Klemperer's legacy includes his contributions to comedy and his ability to entertain audiences.
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"The fact that I have such a problem that people... that that has to, you know, be on people's mind, what my personal background is. To me, to be very frank with you, is a totally irrelevant thing."

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"You know, I find it so difficult being a... as a matter of fact, little do people know that most of the leading members of the cast have a background that they would never expect them to have, and play the show they did."

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"I'm very surprised at that, yes, because there were many chances for it to be in Germany once the syndication market started and it continually just did not happen."

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"I think that's so strange, because they do know that we're all actors and we perform things that have not necessarily anything to do with us personally."

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"But when they offered this little situation for me to do this voice in this special segment, I found it so incredibly humorous that I said yes, and I enjoyed it. It was fun."

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