Richard Marner
Richard Marner was a Russian-born actor known for his roles as military men in spy thrillers and war films.
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March 27, 1921
June 26, 1905
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Richard Marner was a Russian-born British actor, renowned for his portrayal of Colonel Kurt Von Strohm in the BBC sitcom ‘Allo ‘Allo!. With a successful career spanning theater and film, Marner appeared in over 50 movies and TV shows, including notable works such as ‘The African Queen’, ‘The Spy Who Loved Me’, ‘The Pink Panther Strikes Again’, and ‘Thunderball’. He was also an active member of the Royal Shakespeare Company. A skilled linguist, Marner was fluent in Russian, English, French, Italian, and German. During World War II, he utilized his language skills as a translator and interpreter for the British Army, monitoring and intercepting Russian communications. Marner passed away on March 18, 2004, at the age of 82. He was particularly known for his military roles in spy thrillers and war films.