Hardy Krüger: Biography, Facts and Career
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Hardy Krüger (German: [haːɐ̯.di ˈkʁyː.ɡɐ] ; born Eberhard August Franz Ewald Krüger; 12 April 1928 – 19 January 2022) was a German actor and author who appeared in more than 60 films from 1944 onwards. After becoming a film star in Germany in the 1950s, Krüger increasingly turned to roles in international films such as The One That Got Away (1957), Hatari!, Sundays and Cybèle (both 1962), The Flight of the Phoenix (1965), Battle of Neretva, The Secret of Santa Vittoria, The Red Tent (all 1969), Barry Lyndon (1975), A Bridge Too Far (1977), and The Wild Geese (1978).
Quick facts about Hardy Krüger
- Full name: Hardy Krüger
- Born: 1928-04-12
- Nationality: Germany
- Known as: Actor
- Wikidata ID: Q77342
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Who is Hardy Krüger?
Hardy Krüger (German: [haːɐ̯.di ˈkʁyː.ɡɐ] ; born Eberhard August Franz Ewald Krüger; 12 April 1928 – 19 January 2022) was a German actor and author who appeared in more than 60 films from 1944 onwards.
What nationality is Hardy Krüger?
Hardy Krüger is Germany.
When was Hardy Krüger born?
Hardy Krüger was born on 1928-04-12.



