Elmar Wepper

Elmar Wepper (16 April 1944 – 31 October 2023) was a German actor.

Life and career
Elmar Wepper was born in Augsburg and grew up in Munich. After his Abitur, he studied German language and literature and theatre studies. His television credits include Der Kommissar, Unsere schönsten Jahre and Zwei Münchner in Hamburg. He was also known for dubbing Mel Gibson's voice since the 1980s. In 2008, Wepper played the main role in Cherry Blossoms directed by Doris Dörrie.

Wepper was a supporter of FC Bayern Munich.

Elmar Wepper died on 31 October 2023, at the age of 79. He was the younger brother of actor Fritz Wepper.

Awards

 * 2007 Bavarian Film Award (Best actor)
 * 2008 German Film Award (Best Actor)
 * 2019 Bavarian Film Award (together with his brother Fritz for life achievement)