Dora Altmann
Dora Altmann (born Dora Alrich, 20 February 1881 – 24 December 1971) was a German actress, who acted in television and film during the 1960s and early 1970s.
Dora Altmann | |
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| Born | Dora Alrich 20 February 1881 |
| Died | 24 December 1971 (aged 90) |
| Occupation | Film and television actress |
| Years active | 1960–1971 |
| Height | 5'1 (1.55 m) |
Biography
Altmann was 80 years old when she made her screen debut in 1961 as Veronika in Die drei Eisbären. She played the small uncredited part of Grandma Georgina, (Charlie Bucket's grandmother), in the 1971 film version of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, her only US film credit. Her final screen role, as Frau Windegger on the episode "Wenn Steine sprechen" of the television series Tatort, was aired in 1972.
Altmann died on Christmas Eve 1971, at the age of 90, while on holiday in New Brunswick, New Jersey, U.S.
Selected Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1961 | Der Komödienstadel - Die drei Eisbären | Die Alte, Veronika | German TV |
| 1963 | Als ich noch der Waldbauernbub war | ||
| 1966 | Der Komödienstadel | Die alte Sterzerin | German TV |
| 1966 | Endkampf | Oma | German TV |
| 1969 | Der Komödienstadel - Das Wunder des heiligen Florian | Die alte Lechnerin | German TV |
| 1971 | Mathias Kneissl | ||
| 1971 | Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory | Grandma Georgina |
External links
- Dora Altmann on IMDb
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