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Gunther Gebel-Williams(1934-2001)

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Gunther Gebel-Williams was born on 12 September 1934 in Schweidnitz, Lower Silesia, Germany [now Swidnica, Dolnoslaskie, Poland]. He was an actor, known for Artists Under the Big Top: Perplexed (1968), Bimbo the Great (1958) and Rings Around the World (1966). He was married to Sigrid Neubauer and Jeanette Williams. He died on 19 July 2001 in Venice, Florida, USA.
BornSeptember 12, 1934
DiedJuly 19, 2001(66)
BornSeptember 12, 1934
DiedJuly 19, 2001(66)
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Known for

Artists Under the Big Top: Perplexed (1968)
Artists Under the Big Top: Perplexed
6.4
  • Additional Crew(as Günther Gebel-Williams)
  • 1968
Bimbo the Great (1958)
Bimbo the Great
4.3
  • Zirkus-Artist(as Günther Gebel)
  • 1958
Rings Around the World (1966)
Rings Around the World
7.8
  • Self
  • 1966
NBC Special Treat (1975)
NBC Special Treat
7.0
TV Series
  • Self

Credits

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Actor

  • Bimbo the Great (1958)
    Bimbo the Great
    4.3
    • Zirkus-Artist (as Günther Gebel)
    • 1958

Additional Crew

  • Artists Under the Big Top: Perplexed (1968)
    Artists Under the Big Top: Perplexed
    6.4
    • animal trainer: elefants (as Günther Gebel-Williams)
    • 1968

Personal details

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    • Ringling Bros circus website
  • Alternative names
    • Günther Gebel
  • Born
    • September 12, 1934
    • Schweidnitz, Lower Silesia, Germany [now Swidnica, Dolnoslaskie, Poland]
  • Died
    • July 19, 2001
    • Venice, Florida, USA(cancer)
  • Spouses
      Sigrid Neubauer1968 - July 19, 2001 (his death, 1 child)

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Appeared in an American Express commercial with his favorite leopard, Kenny, around his shoulders.
  • Quotes
    Working closely with animals - training them, understanding them, and getting across their beauty and intellegence to the people - for me, that's the best life I can have.
  • Trademark
    Wore long bleached-blond hair, sequined and rhinestoned costumes, and a boyish grin.

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