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Kurt Vespermann | |
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 Vespermann in 1917 | |
| Born | 1 May 1887 |
| Died | 13 July 1957 (aged 70) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1915–1957 |
| Spouse | Lia Eibenschütz |
Kurt Vespermann (1 May 1887 – 13 July 1957) was a German stage and film actor.
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Kurt Vespermann | |
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| Vespermann in 1917 | |
| Born | 1 May 1887 |
| Died | 13 July 1957 (aged 70) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1915–1957 |
| Spouse | Lia Eibenschütz |
Kurt Vespermann (1 May 1887 – 13 July 1957) was a German stage and film actor.
Vespermann was born into an actor's family in Culmsee, West Prussia, Imperial Germany today Chełmża, Poland. Already his great-grandparents were actors and directors at different operas and theatres. Vespermann began his career in 1913 at the Royal Schauspielhaus Berlin and first appeared in silent movies in 1915.
Kurt Vespermann was married to actress Lia Eibenschütz and was the father of actor Gerd Vespermann.
Vespermann died in 1957 and was buried at the Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedächtnis cemetery in Berlin.
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