- Fred Bertelmann was born on October 7, 1925 in Duisburg, Germany. He was an actor, known for Gitarren klingen leise durch die Nacht (1960), Der lachende Vagabund (1958) and Das blaue Meer und Du (1959). He was married to Ruth Kappelsberger. He died on January 22, 2014 in Berg am Starnberger See, Bavaria, Germany.
- SpouseRuth Kappelsberger(1966 - January 22, 2014) (his death)
- Singer and actor.
- In 1950 he toured Sweden with Arne Hülphers and Zarah Leander.
- His most popular song was the 1957 published 'Der lachende Vagabund', a cover version of Jim Lowes song Gambler's Guitar.
- In the course of his career Bertelsmann sold more than 40 million records. Many of his tunes have become standards.
- Bertelmann was one of the most successful German pop artist in the fifties and sixties.
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