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- Died
- Birth nameJoseph Ziegler
- Joseph Offenbach was born on December 28, 1904 in Offenbach am Main, Hesse, Germany. He was an actor, known for La jeune fille de Moorhof (1958), Salto mortale (1969) and Le Capitaine de Köpenick (1956). He was married to Maria Eckerlein. He died on October 15, 1971 in Darmstadt, Hesse, West Germany.
- SpouseMaria Eckerlein(1929 - October 15, 1971) (his death)
- As three other actors at the Nationaltheater Mannheim had the surname Ziegler, he was forced to choose a stage name and called himself Offenbach (1931).
- Before making his stage debut in 1927, he worked as a saddler.
- His role as father in Die Unverbesserlichen (1965) made him one of Germany's most popular TV actors. The series ended after his death in 1971.
- Was noted as a voice-over artist, dubbing actors like Cyril Cusack, David Kossoff and H.B. Warner into German. He also produced, directed and acted in audio plays during the 1960's.
- A book printer's son.
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