Elmar Wepper
Biography
Elmar Wepper was a German actor born on 16 April 1944 in Augsburg, Germany. He built a career primarily in television, accumulating ninety‑six credited performances. He is remembered for playing assistant Erwin Klein in the crime series Der Kommissar, for one of the title roles in the ZDF family series Zwei Münchner in Hamburg, and for a leading part in the crime series titled Zwei… He was the younger brother of fellow actor Fritz Wepper and a noted supporter of FC Bayern Munich. Wepper died suddenly of heart failure on 31 October 2023 at the age of seventy‑nine. His work was recognized for its breadth across German TV productions.
Career overview
Elmar Wepper was a German actor born on 16 April 1944 in Augsburg. Over a career that spanned several decades, he accumulated ninety‑six credited performances across film and television, as recorded by major entertainment databases. He was widely recognised for his work in German television, appearing as assistant Erwin Klein in the crime series Der Kommissar, and for taking one of the title roles in the ZDF family series Zwei Münchner in Hamburg. He also held one of the two leading parts in the crime series Zwei…, further establishing his presence in popular serial drama. In addition to his acting, Wepper was known as a supporter of the football club FC Bayern Munich. He was the younger brother of fellow actor Fritz Wepper. Elmar Wepper died on 31 October 2023 at the age of 79 after a sudden heart failure, concluding a long and prolific contribution to German television. His extensive body of work and recognizable television roles left a lasting impression on audiences throughout his career.
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Full Filmography
100 titles- Demnächst auf VHS (2021) as Self
- Kunst + Krempel (2020) as Self
- Cherry Blossoms & Demons (2019) as Rudi
- As Green As It Gets (2018) as Schorsch Kempter
- Lommbock (2017) as Vater Becker
- Ein Oskar für Bayern (2017) as Narrator (voice)
- Ringlstetter (2016) as Self (archive footage)
- Moni’s Grill (2016) as Self - Guest
- Wer weiß denn sowas? (2015) as Self
- Everything is Love (2014) as Martin
- Zwei allein (2014) as Benedikt «Bene» Sattler
- Was glaubt (2012) as Self
- Was wurde aus...? (2011) as himself
- Three Quarter Moon (2011) as Hartmut Mackowiak
- Adel Dich (2011) as Wendolin 'Wendel' Overmann
- The Invisible Girl (2011) as Josef Altendorf
- Hopfensommer (2011) as Josef Singhammer
- Ich trag dich bis ans Ende der Welt (2010) as Horst Hagen
- Cherry Blossoms (2008) as Rudi
- Der Sonntags-Stammtisch (2007) as Self
- Kanal fatal (2007) as Stellv. Commander
- Unter Mordverdacht - Ich kämpfe um uns (2007) as Wolters
- Ich heirate meine Frau (2007) as Werner Wallner
- Zwei Ärzte sind einer zu viel (2006) as Stefan Wolf
- Die Sturmflut (2006) as Paul Döbbelin
- Leo (2006) as Konrad Sobotta
- Siegfried (2005) as Narrator (voice)
- The Fisherman and His Wife (2005) as Herr Wagenbach
- Mathilde liebt (2005) as Hannes Schwab
- Willkommen bei Carmen Nebel (2004) as Self
- Köpfe in Bayern (2004) as Self
- Im Zweifel für die Liebe (2004) as Rainer Maria Beerlitz
- Utta Danella - Plötzlich ist es Liebe (2004) as Julius von Tallien
- Der Traum vom Süden (2004) as Werner Wallner
- Wir in Bayern (2003) as Self
- Kommissarin Lucas (2003) as Ferdinand Bolte
- Gipfeltreffen (2003) as self
- Mutter kommt in Fahrt (2003) as Herbert Splitt
- Drei unter einer Decke (2003) as Franz Geiger
- Auch Erben will gelernt sein (2003) as Leopold Schäfer
- Ein Dorf sucht seinen Mörder (2002) as Franz Hubensteiner
- Lammbock (2001) as Vater Becker
- Hochzeit zu viert (2001) as Markus Schneider
- Abendschau (2000) as self
- Menschen der Woche (2000) as Self
- Kaffee oder Tee? (2000) as Self
- Einmal leben (2000) as Karl Ziegler
- Volle Kanne (1999) as Self
- Beckmann (1999) as Self
- Bitter Innocence (1999) as Andreas Brandt
- Rosamunde Pilcher: Melodie der Herzen (1998) as Charles Royston
- Leute heute (1997) as Self
- Tietjen und Bommes (1997) as Self
- Knallhart daneben (1995) as Karl Budde
- Fliege (1994) as Self
- Zwei Brüder (1994) as Peter Thaler
- Unsere Schule ist die Beste (1994) as Harald Schönauer
- Florian III (1994) as Fritz Friedmann
- Prominenten Playback Show (1994) as Self
- Wolpodzilla - Der Schrecken vom Tegernsee (1994)
- Der Heiratsvermittler (1994) as Peter Sandmann
- Das größte Fest des Jahres (1991) as Dr. Ralf Maria Sagerer
- Café Meineid (1990) as Hans Stiegler
- Café Europa (1990) as Herr Reithmeyer
- Blauer Panther (1989) as Self
- Zwei Münchner in Hamburg (1989) as Dr. Ralf-Maria Sagerer
- Irgendwie und Sowieso (1986) as Josef Gruber
- Schöne Ferien (1985) as Rudi Koch
- Beinahe Trinidad (1985)
- Das Hintertürl zum Paradies (1985) as Limmer
- Weißblaue Geschichten (1984)
- Unsere schönsten Jahre (1983) as Raimund Sommer
- Flöhe hüten ist leichter (1983)
- Wortwechsel (1982) as Self
- Zeit genug (1982)
- Der Komödienstadel - Die Tochter des Bombardon (1982) as Wastl
- Das Traumschiff (1981) as Harald Horn
- Das Traumschiff (1981) as Lothar Meyer
- Das Traumschiff (1981) as Johannes Keller
- Das Traumschiff (1981) as Ingo Büchner
- Tipfehler (1981) as Peter Schober
- Heut' abend (1980) as Self
- Bavarian Film Awards (1979) as Self
- Der Millionenbauer (1979) as Andreas Hartinger
- The Old Fox (1977) as Xaver Seidl
- Polizeiinspektion 1 (1977) as Helmut Heinl
- Die Leute von Feichtenreut (1976) as Martin
- Die Montagsmaler (1974) as Self
- Ein unheimlich starker Abgang (1973) as Manfred
- Scene of the Crime (1970) as Klaus
- Scene of the Crime (1970) as Kolo Koidl
- Schmetterlinge weinen nicht (1970) as Werner Engelmann
- The Commissioner (1969) as Erwin Klein
- Die Feuertreppe (1962) as Tommy Rogers
- Unternehmen Kummerkasten (1961) as Bert Böhm
- General Quixotte (1961) as Sohn des Milchmanns
- Ein Weihnachtslied in Prosa oder Eine Geistergeschichte zum Christfest (1960) as Ebenezer Scrooge als Lehrling
- Heute blau und morgen blau (1957) as Dieter Bunzel
- German Film Award (1951) as Self
- Bambi (1948) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Elmar Wepper best known for?
Elmar Wepper is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Ringlstetter (2016), Wer weiß denn sowas? (2015), Der Sonntags-Stammtisch (2007), The Ashlad and His Good Helpers (1961).
When and where was Elmar Wepper born?
Elmar Wepper was born on April 16, 1944 in Augsburg, Germany. They passed away on October 31, 2023.
How many credits does Elmar Wepper have?
Elmar Wepper has accumulated over 100 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 2021.
What is Elmar Wepper's background in cinema and television?
Elmar Wepper was a German actor born on 16 April 1944 in Augsburg, Germany. He built a career primarily in television, accumulating ninety‑six credited performances. He is remembered for playing assistant Erwin Klein in the crime series Der Kommissar, for one of the title roles in the ZDF family series Zwei Münchner in...
Elmar Wepper by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Polizeiinspektion 1 (1977) as Helmut Heinl — aged about 33
- Tietjen und Bommes (1997) as Self — aged about 53
- Bambi (1948) as Self — aged about 4
- Café Meineid (1990) as Hans Stiegler — aged about 46
- Die Montagsmaler (1974) as Self — aged about 30
- The Commissioner (1969) as Erwin Klein — aged about 25
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