Peer Augustinski facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Peer Augustinski
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Augustinski in 2009
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| Born | 25 June 1940 |
| Died | 3 October 2014 (aged 74) Cologne, Germany
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1964–2009 |
Peer Augustinski (born June 25, 1940 – died October 3, 2014) was a famous German actor. He was well-known for his work on television and for lending his voice to many characters in movies and TV shows. He was especially famous for being the German voice of the beloved actor Robin Williams.
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About Peer Augustinski
Peer Augustinski was born in Berlin, Germany. He became a popular actor in Germany. One of his most famous roles was in a TV comedy show called Klimbim. This show was one of the first successful comedy series on German television.
The Voice of Robin Williams
Augustinski was also known as the official German voice for the famous American actor Robin Williams. He voiced almost all of Robin Williams' characters in German movies and TV shows. This started in late 1986 with the film Seize the Day. One character he did not voice was The Peddler in the Disney film Aladdin. Instead, he voiced the Genie in Aladdin, which was also played by Robin Williams.
In 2005, Augustinski had a stroke. This made it hard for him to work as much as before. However, he was still able to voice Robin Williams in a few more projects. His last voice role for Williams was in the movie Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian in 2009.
Later Years and Passing
Peer Augustinski passed away on October 3, 2014. He was 74 years old. His death happened less than two months after Robin Williams passed away. He died due to problems from epilepsy.
Famous Voice Roles
Peer Augustinski gave his voice to many well-known characters. Here are some of his most famous voice acting roles:
- The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (King of the Moon)
- Aladdin (The Genie)
- Anastasia (Bartok)
- Asterix Conquers America (Asterix)
- Awakenings (Doctor Malcolm Sayer)
- Dead Again (Cozy Carlisle)
- Dead Poets Society (John Keating)
- Dumb and Dumber (Harry Dunne)
- The Fisher King (Parry)
- Flubber (Doctor Philip Brainard)
- Good Morning, Vietnam (Adrian Cronauer)
- Good Will Hunting (Sean Maguire)
- Hook (Peter Banning/Peter Pan)
- Mrs. Doubtfire (Daniel Hillard/Misses Euphegenia Doubtfire)
- Raining Cats and Frogs (Fuchs)
- The Santa Clause (Scott Calvin/Santa Claus)
- Toy Story (Sheriff Woody)
- Toy Story 2 (Sheriff Woody)
- Toys (Leslie Zevo)
