Rolf Wanka | |
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Born | |
Died | 28 November 1982 | (aged 81)
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1931–1976 |
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Rolf Wanka (14 February 1901 – 28 November 1982) was an Austrian actor.[1][2]
He was of Czech, German and French origin.[1] His father was Dr. Josef Wanka was head physician in Vienna.[1] His mother was Emma Pippich. His family owned a mansion in Hřiměždice, Czechoslovakia, where he spent a lot of time.[1] He studied Technical University in Prague, then University in Insbruck.[1] He spoke German, Czech, French and English.[1] He appeared as a leading man in many Austrian, West German and Czechoslovakian movies. He was married three times and had two children. His second wife was the actress Friedl Czepa.[1]