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Erwin Leder
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Erwin Alois Robert Leder (born 30 July 1951 in St. Pölten, Lower Austria, Austria) is an Austrian actor. He is best known for his role as Chief Mechanic Johann in Das Boot, a 1982 feature film directed by Wolfgang Petersen about a mission of one World War II U-boat and its crew. He is also known for the leading role as the nameless serial killer in the highly acclaimed cult film Angst, by Gerald Kargl, which was banned all over Europe for extreme violence in 1983. In 2003, Leder appeared as the lycan scientist Singe in the gothic horror/action film Underworld. He reprised his role in the sequel in a brief cameo as a corpse.

Quick facts about Erwin Leder

  • Full name: Erwin Leder
  • Born: 1951-07-30
  • Nationality: Austria
  • Known as: Musician
  • Wikidata ID: Q86767

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Who is Erwin Leder?

Erwin Alois Robert Leder (born 30 July 1951 in St.

What nationality is Erwin Leder?

Erwin Leder is Austria.

When was Erwin Leder born?

Erwin Leder was born on 1951-07-30.

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