Walter Janssen

German actor (1887–1976)
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Summary

Walter Janssen was born on February 7, 1887[1], in Krefeld[2]. He died on January 1, 1976[3], in Munich[4]. He worked as a film director[5], stage actor[6], film actor[7], actor[8], and theatrical director[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (570 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Child: Signe von Scanzoni[11]
  • Country of citizenship: Germany[12]
  • Occupation: author[13], director[14], Theaterintendant[15], German Film Award[16]
  • Award received: German Film Award[17]
  • Sex or gender: male[18]
  • Commons category: Walter Janssen[19]
  • Family name: Janssen[20]
  • Given name: Walter[21]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[22]
  • Different from: Walter Janssen[23]
  • Start of work period: 1917[24]
  • End of work period: 1970[25]
  • Related category: Category:Films directed by Walter Janssen[26]
  • P14536: 388448[27]

Why It Matters

Walter Janssen has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Walter Janssen born?

Walter Janssen was born in Krefeld[2].

Where did Walter Janssen die?

Walter Janssen passed away in Munich[4].

What did Walter Janssen do for work?

Walter Janssen worked as a film director[5], stage actor[6], film actor[7], actor[8], and theatrical director[9].

What awards did Walter Janssen receive?

Honors received include German Film Award[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-10-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sitelink count → 18
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  2. 9w ago · Gewild · 2026-08-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Kunstenpunt knowledge graph id → Frank R. Pfetsch
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  3. 9w ago · Yirba · 2026-08-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 16w ago · Printstream · 2026-06-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  5. 17w ago · Gewild · 2026-06-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → film director, stage actor, film actor +6
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