Karl Beckersachs | |
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| Born | Karl Nikolaus Beckersachs 26 September 1886 |
| Died | 31 March 1951 |
| Other names | Carl Beckersachs |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1912-1936 (film) |
Karl Beckersachs (1886–1951) was a German stage and film actor. [1] He is sometimes credited as Carl Beckersachs.
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