Walter Giller
Walter Giller | |
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Giller in 1955 | |
| Born | 23 August 1927 Recklinghausen, Germany |
| Died | 15 December 2011 (aged 84) Hamburg, Germany |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1949–2009 |
| Spouse | Nadja Tiller (1956–2011) (his death) |
Walter Giller (23 August 1927 – 15 December 2011) was a German actor. He was very successful in the 1950s and 1960s, when he was often seen as a comedic leading man. One of his most successful and more serious roles was in Roses for the Prosecutor.
Giller was born in Recklinghausen. In 1956, he married actress Nadja Tiller; they had two children and appeared together in a number of films. The couple resided in Lugano, Switzerland for many years. In 2009, he was diagnosed with lung cancer. He underwent a major (but unsuccessful) operation. He died in Hamburg in 2011, aged 84.