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Robert Graf (November 18, 1923 – February 4, 1966) was a German actor who played the role of Werner, "The Ferret" in the 1963 movie The Great Escape. Graf was born in Witten, Germany in 1923. In 1942, after completing his Abitur, he was conscripted into the Wehrmacht and sent to the Eastern Front. He was wounded in 1944, and assigned to war production duties in Munich, where he began his study of theatre. In 1952, Graf married the actress Selma Urfer and had three children. He was the father of the director Dominik Graf. Robert Graf died of cancer in Munich in 1966 at age 42.

Quick facts about Robert Graf

  • Full name: Robert Graf
  • Born: 1923-11-18
  • Nationality: Germany
  • Known as: Actor
  • Wikidata ID: Q119923

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Who is Robert Graf?

Robert Graf (November 18, 1923 – February 4, 1966) was a German actor who played the role of Werner, "The Ferret" in the 1963 movie The Great Escape.

What nationality is Robert Graf?

Robert Graf is Germany.

When was Robert Graf born?

Robert Graf was born on 1923-11-18.

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