Georg Thomalla
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Georg Thomalla was a German actor.
He appeared in a number of German films from 1939 to 1992.
However, Thomalla was mostly known in Germany as a voice-over artist, dubbing particularly comedians, such as Peter Sellers
as Inspector Closeau in the Pink Panther movies, and he also was the standard German dubbing voice of Jack Lemmon
from 1955 up until 1998. After Thomalla had dubbed Lemmon for more than 40 years, the two met at the 1996 Berlin International Film Festival
where Thomalla held an honorific speech for Lemmon.
He was awarded the German Federal Cross of Merit in 1985.
He appeared in a number of German films from 1939 to 1992.
However, Thomalla was mostly known in Germany as a voice-over artist, dubbing particularly comedians, such as Peter Sellers
Peter Sellers
Richard Henry Sellers, CBE , known as Peter Sellers, was a British comedian and actor. Perhaps best known as Chief Inspector Clouseau in The Pink Panther film series, he is also notable for playing three different characters in Dr...
as Inspector Closeau in the Pink Panther movies, and he also was the standard German dubbing voice of Jack Lemmon
Jack Lemmon
John Uhler "Jack" Lemmon III was an American actor and musician. He starred in more than 60 films including Some Like It Hot, The Apartment, Mister Roberts , Days of Wine and Roses, The Great Race, Irma la Douce, The Odd Couple, Save the Tiger John Uhler "Jack" Lemmon III (February 8, 1925June...
from 1955 up until 1998. After Thomalla had dubbed Lemmon for more than 40 years, the two met at the 1996 Berlin International Film Festival
Berlin International Film Festival
The Berlin International Film Festival , also called the Berlinale, is one of the world's leading film festivals and most reputable media events. It is held in Berlin, Germany. Founded in West Berlin in 1951, the festival has been celebrated annually in February since 1978...
where Thomalla held an honorific speech for Lemmon.
He was awarded the German Federal Cross of Merit in 1985.