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Jan Fedder: Biography, Facts and Career

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Jan Fedder (German: [jan ˈfɛ.dɐ] ; 14 January 1955 – 30 December 2019) was a German actor, born in Hamburg. He was best known for his role as police officer Dirk Matthies in the German television show Großstadtrevier. He was also known for his role as the crude Petty Officer Pilgrim in Wolfgang Petersen's film, Das Boot. Fedder was especially known for playing typical Northern German characters. Fedder was diagnosed with oral cancer in 2012. He died on 30 December 2019 in Hamburg of the disease, aged 64. He had been in a wheelchair for the past few months of his life.

Quick facts about Jan Fedder

  • Full name: Jan Fedder
  • Born: 1955-01-14
  • Nationality: Germany
  • Known as: Actor
  • Wikidata ID: Q97620

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Who is Jan Fedder?

Jan Fedder (German: [jan ˈfɛ.dɐ] ; 14 January 1955 – 30 December 2019) was a German actor, born in Hamburg.

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Jan Fedder is Germany.

When was Jan Fedder born?

Jan Fedder was born on 1955-01-14.

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