Ernst Ziegler (born Ernst Aldoff, 16 April 1894 – 11 April 1974) was a German film and television actor.

Ernst Ziegler
BornErnst Aldoff
(1894-04-16)April 16, 1894
DiedApril 11, 1974(1974-04-11) (aged 79)
OccupationActor
Years active1932-1971

Biography

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Ziegler began his film career in 1932, appearing in the German film Die verkaufte Braut (The Bartered Bride). He went on to act in other German films and on German television. In 1970, he appeared in the American film Something for Everyone, starring Angela Lansbury. His final film role was as Grandpa George (Charlie Bucket's grandfather) in the 1971 film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. By this time, Ziegler's health was deteriorating, and he was legally blind, partly as a result of being gassed during the First World War. He died of emphysema in April 1974, in West Berlin, aged 79.

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
1932 Die verkaufte Braut Uncredited
1970 Something for Everyone Elderly Man
1970 Josefine Mutzenbacher Alter Mann
1971 Die nackte Gräfin Baron Cyrill
1971 Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory Grandpa George Uncredited; final film role
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