Austrian-German actor and philanthropist (1928–2014)
Karlheinz Böhm
Karlheinz Böhm was a German-born Austrian actor and philanthropist.
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- Profession
- Austrian-German actor and philanthropist (1928–2014)
- Born
- 1928-03-16
Overview
Karlheinz Böhm was a German-born Austrian actor and philanthropist. He took part in 45 films and became well known in Austria and Germany for his role as Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria in the Sissi film trilogy and internationally for his role as Mark Lewis, the psychopathic protagonist of Peeping Tom, directed by Michael Powell. He was the founder of the trust Menschen für Menschen, which helps people in need in Ethiopia. He also received honorary Ethiopian citizenship in 2003.
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