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The big Wepper duel

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They are both actors, husband and father - but their life models and traits have little in common. Outwardly, they are very similar. The same eye and mouth, similar stature. But in character, the brothers Fritz (69) and Elmar Wepper (67) are like fire and water. Fritz, the lute, the heartthrob. Elmar, the quiet, the loyalty. We can see both of them on TV now - the brother duel.

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Career At the age of eleven Fritz Wepper was already on stage for "Peter Pan", when he was 18 years old he made his breakthrough with the anti-war movie "Die Brücke". He quickly played with the greats, for example with Horst Tappert († 85) from 1974 to 1998 in "Derrick", and became one of the most sought after actors in Germany. Til today. Since 2002 he brings us as mayor Wöller in "For heaven's sake" to laugh. Elmar's career began slower. Actually, he wanted to study medicine and become a doctor. But "my brother Fritz then persuaded me to German and dramatics, " he says. With "Two Munich in Hamburg " (1989 to 1993) on the side of Uschi glass (67), he then conquered the hearts of Germany. 2008 the highlight: For the role of the widower Rudi in "Cherry Blossom Hanami" he gets the German Film Award - presented by his brother Fritz. Love When it comes to women, the brothers have taken very different paths. In 979 Fritz Wepper married his Angela (68). Two years later, daughter Sophie (29) crowns happiness. But "cat Fritz" does not let the mouse. You can see tz Wepper at the side of the actress Susanne Kellermann (33). Elmar Wepper, on the other hand, was considered a matrimony for a long time. His brother remembers: "Once I wanted to help the shy Elmar on the jumps and have dragged him to a party." That's how Elmar friend Inge Jung met. For four years they were a couple, got son Elmar jun. But wedding, no thanks! Years later, in 1997, the actor met his great love: Anita Schlierf (52), he led in 2004 to the altar. A scandal-free marriage. Even today, Elmar raves: "I'm so glad to have Anita by my side." Life The two also find relaxation in different ways. While the older one likes to recover for over 40 years while hunting in their own forest, the second-born prefers to walk through Munich's forests with his mixed-breed bitch "Alisha". Because nature lovers are both of them. And otherwise you will find at the second glance then still a few similarities. So they often go fishing and golfing together. Because: "There is a deep, unique feeling between us, " explains Elmar Wepper. They do not let anything come together. Then the unequal brothers hold together - like pitch and brimstone.

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