- Born
- Died
- Birth nameAdolf Berber
- Nickname
- Adi Berber
- Height6′ 6¾″ (2.00 m)
- Ady Berber was born on February 4, 1913 in Vienna, Austria-Hungary [now Austria]. He was an actor and producer, known for Der Mörder mit dem Seidenschal (1966), Dr. Mabuse vs. Scotland Yard (1963) and The Return of Dr. Mabuse (1961). He was married to Anna Berber. He died on January 3, 1966 in Vienna, Austria.
- SpouseAnna Berber(1930 - January 3, 1966) (his death, 3 children)
- ChildrenGerti Berber
- In addition to being an actor, he also owned a successful restaurant in Vienna, Austria, which became a gathering place for locals prominent in film and sports.
- Though almost all of his work was in European--primarily German--films, he did manage to snag a role as Molluch in the Holywood production Ben-Hur (1959) with Charlton Heston.
- Although known for his roles as brutish villains, in real life he was known as an extremely friendly and gregarious man.
- First gained fame as a professional wrestler. He took two World Champion and three European Champion titles. Retired in 1951.
- Became a cult figure in the '60s due mainly to his roles in a series of films based on stories by Edgar Wallace.
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