Werner Klemperer
Werner Klemperer Klemperer in December 1998. Born (1920-03-22)March 22, 1920 Cologne, Germany Died December 6, 2000(2000-12-06) (aged 80) Manhattan, New York City, U.S. Cause of death Cancer Occupation Actor, musician Years active 1947–95 Spouse(s) Susan Dempsey (m. ?–1968; divorced) Louise Troy (m. 1969–1975; divorced) Kim Hamilton (m. 1997–2000; his death) Children 2 Parents Otto Klemperer Johanna Geisler Werner Klemperer (March 22, 1920 – December 6, 2000) was a German-born American stage, film, and television actor and musician. Born in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Klemperer and his family fled Germany in 1935. After serving in the United States Army during World War II, he began his professional acting career on the Broadway stage in 1947. Klemperer appeared in several films and numerous guest starring roles during the 1950s and 1960s. In 1965, he won the role of Colonel Wilhelm Klink on the CBS television sitcom Hogan's Heroes. The series aired for six seasons with Klemperer receiving a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series nomination for each year, winning the award in 1968 and 1969.