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Otto Sander

Bio: Otto Sander (born 30 June 1941 in Hanover) is a German film, theater, and voice actor. Sander grew up in Kassel, where he graduated in 1961 from the Friedrichgymnasium
Born: Mon, Jun 30 1941
Birthplace: Hanover, Germany

Death: Thu, Sep 12 2013
Otto Sander is 72 years old
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Poster of Das Boot Revisited: An Underwater Success Story
Das Boot Revisited: An Underwater Success Story
Otto Sander would have been no older than 72 in Das Boot Revisited: An Underwater Success Story as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 10 2021
Poster of Roland Klick: The Heart Is a Hungry Hunter
Roland Klick: The Heart Is a Hungry Hunter
Otto Sander was 71 in Roland Klick: The Heart Is a Hungry Hunter as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 08 2013
Poster of Fly Away
Fly Away
Otto Sander was 71 in Fly Away as 'Eckehardt Tiedgen'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 12 2012
Poster of Die Schuld der Erben
Die Schuld der Erben
Otto Sander was 70 in Die Schuld der Erben as 'Leonhard Asmussen'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 05 2012
Poster of Life Is Too Long
Life Is Too Long
Otto Sander was 69 in Life Is Too Long
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 26 2010
Poster of Krabat
Krabat
Otto Sander was 67 in Krabat as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 07 2008
Poster of The Heart Is a Dark Forest
The Heart Is a Dark Forest
Otto Sander was 66 in The Heart Is a Dark Forest as 'Helmut'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 27 2007
Poster of Little King Macius
Little King Macius
Otto Sander was 66 in Little King Macius as 'Erasmus (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 20 2007
Poster of Kaluoka'hina: The Enchanted Reef
Kaluoka'hina: The Enchanted Reef
Otto Sander was 63 in Kaluoka'hina: The Enchanted Reef as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 07 2004
Poster of Aus Liebe zu Deutschland - Eine Spendenaffäre
Aus Liebe zu Deutschland - Eine Spendenaffäre
Otto Sander was 62 in Aus Liebe zu Deutschland - Eine Spendenaffäre as 'Voice'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 16 2003
Poster of The Danube
The Danube
Otto Sander was 62 in The Danube as 'Franz'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 27 2003
Poster of Werner - Gekotzt wird später!
Werner - Gekotzt wird später!
Otto Sander was 62 in Werner - Gekotzt wird später! as 'Erzähler (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 17 2003
Poster of Wings of Desire: The Angels Among Us
Wings of Desire: The Angels Among Us
Otto Sander was 62 in Wings of Desire: The Angels Among Us as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 01 2003
Poster of Tödliches Vertrauen
Tödliches Vertrauen
Otto Sander was 61 in Tödliches Vertrauen as 'Bernd Kortens'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 11 2002
Poster of Atlantic Affairs
Atlantic Affairs
Otto Sander was 61 in Atlantic Affairs as 'Maitre de Plaisir on Stage'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 03 2002
Poster of Happy Too
Happy Too
Otto Sander was 61 in Happy Too as 'Himself / Gert Bastian'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 01 2002
Poster of 100 Pro
100 Pro
Otto Sander was 60 in 100 Pro as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 04 2001
Poster of Sass
Sass
Otto Sander was 60 in Sass as 'Vater Sass'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 27 2001
Poster of The Einstein of Sex: Life and Work of Dr. M. Hirschfeld
The Einstein of Sex: Life and Work of Dr. M. Hirschfeld
Otto Sander was 58 in The Einstein of Sex: Life and Work of Dr. M. Hirschfeld as 'Professor Steinach'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 16 2000
Poster of Marlene
Marlene
Otto Sander was 58 in Marlene as 'Bühnenmanager'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 09 2000
Poster of E-m@il an Gott
E-m@il an Gott
Otto Sander was 58 in E-m@il an Gott as 'Petrus'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 03 1999
Poster of Girls under investigation
Girls under investigation
Otto Sander was 57 in Girls under investigation as 'Staatsanwalt Baldur Meixner'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 15 1999
Poster of Männer sind wie Schokolade
Männer sind wie Schokolade
Otto Sander was 57 in Männer sind wie Schokolade as 'Vater Lano'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 19 1999
Poster of Der Kuß des Vergessens
Der Kuß des Vergessens
Otto Sander was 57 in Der Kuß des Vergessens as 'Herr Jelke'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of Stan Becker - Auf eigene Faust
Stan Becker - Auf eigene Faust
Otto Sander was 57 in Stan Becker - Auf eigene Faust as 'Walker'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 27 1998
Poster of Am I Beautiful?
Am I Beautiful?
Otto Sander was 57 in Am I Beautiful? as 'David'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 17 1998
Poster of The Harmonists
The Harmonists
Otto Sander was 56 in The Harmonists
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 1997
Poster of Conversation with the Beast
Conversation with the Beast
Otto Sander was 55 in Conversation with the Beast as 'Adolf Hitler Double'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 20 1997
Poster of Liebe Lügen
Liebe Lügen
Otto Sander was 55 in Liebe Lügen as 'Vater'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of The Killer Condom
The Killer Condom
Otto Sander was 55 in The Killer Condom as 'Mr. Higgins'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 29 1996
Poster of Matulla und Busch
Matulla und Busch
Otto Sander was 54 in Matulla und Busch as 'Korte'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 20 1995
Poster of Lumière & Company
Lumière & Company
Otto Sander was 54 in Lumière & Company as 'Cassiel (segment "Wim Wenders")'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 20 1995
Poster of Nikolaikirche
Nikolaikirche
Otto Sander was 54 in Nikolaikirche as 'kirchlicher Superintendent'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 17 1995
Poster of The Promise
The Promise
Otto Sander was 53 in The Promise as 'Professor Lorenz'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 16 1995
Poster of Bauernschach
Bauernschach
Otto Sander was 53 in Bauernschach as 'Dr. Gerold Stadler'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 17 1995
Poster of Das Loch
Das Loch
Otto Sander was 53 in Das Loch as 'Der Mann'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of The White Horse Inn in St. Wolfgang
The White Horse Inn in St. Wolfgang
Otto Sander was 53 in The White Horse Inn in St. Wolfgang as 'Prof. Hinzelmann'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 04 1994
Poster of Movie Days
Movie Days
Otto Sander was 53 in Movie Days as 'Maður á hesti'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 30 1994
Poster of Three Sisters
Three Sisters
Otto Sander was 52 in Three Sisters as 'Vershinin'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1994
Poster of The Film Narrator
The Film Narrator
Otto Sander was 52 in The Film Narrator as 'Salzmann'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 25 1993
Poster of The Olympic Summer
The Olympic Summer
Otto Sander was 52 in The Olympic Summer as 'Sprecher'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 17 1993
Poster of Faraway, So Close!
Faraway, So Close!
Otto Sander was 52 in Faraway, So Close! as 'Cassiel'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 01 1993
Poster of Inge, April und Mai
Inge, April und Mai
Otto Sander was 51 in Inge, April und Mai
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 22 1993
Poster of Schlusschor
Schlusschor
Otto Sander was 51 in Schlusschor
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 16 1993
Poster of Lyrische Suite. Das untergehende Vaterland
Lyrische Suite. Das untergehende Vaterland
Otto Sander was 51 in Lyrische Suite. Das untergehende Vaterland
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 13 1992
Poster of Bescheiß kein Kind!
Bescheiß kein Kind!
Otto Sander was 50 in Bescheiß kein Kind! as 'Vater'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of Werner - Beinhart!
Werner - Beinhart!
Otto Sander was 49 in Werner - Beinhart! as 'Erzähler (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 29 1990
Poster of Time of Vengeance
Time of Vengeance
Otto Sander was 48 in Time of Vengeance as 'Robert'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of Vorwärts
Vorwärts
Otto Sander was 48 in Vorwärts
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of The Break
The Break
Otto Sander was 47 in The Break as 'Erwin Lubowitz'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 19 1989
Poster of Wie du mir..
Wie du mir..
Otto Sander was 47 in Wie du mir.. as 'Markus Petarka'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of The Case of Mr. Spalt
The Case of Mr. Spalt
Otto Sander was 46 in The Case of Mr. Spalt as 'Otto Spalt'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 25 1988
Poster of Wings of Desire
Wings of Desire
Otto Sander was 46 in Wings of Desire as 'Cassiel'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 23 1987
Poster of Boundaries of Time - Caspar David Friedrich
Boundaries of Time - Caspar David Friedrich
Otto Sander was 45 in Boundaries of Time - Caspar David Friedrich as 'Gerichtsgehilfe'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 22 1986
Poster of Miko: From the Gutter to the Stars
Miko: From the Gutter to the Stars
Otto Sander was 44 in Miko: From the Gutter to the Stars as 'Loan officer Grop'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 30 1986
Poster of Wahnfried
Wahnfried
Otto Sander was 44 in Wahnfried as 'Richard Wagner'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 16 1986
Poster of Rosa Luxemburg
Rosa Luxemburg
Otto Sander was 44 in Rosa Luxemburg as 'Karl Liebknecht'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 10 1986
Poster of Eine Reise wert… Der Dichter Günter Kunert (be)sucht Berlin
Eine Reise wert… Der Dichter Günter Kunert (be)sucht Berlin
Otto Sander was 44 in Eine Reise wert… Der Dichter Günter Kunert (be)sucht Berlin as 'Rezitation'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of Der Mord mit der Schere
Der Mord mit der Schere
Otto Sander was 43 in Der Mord mit der Schere as 'Inspector Spalt'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 25 1984
Poster of A Love in Germany
A Love in Germany
Otto Sander was 42 in A Love in Germany as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 26 1983
Poster of Gedächtnis: Ein Film für Curt Bois und Bernhard Minetti
Gedächtnis: Ein Film für Curt Bois und Bernhard Minetti
Otto Sander was 40 in Gedächtnis: Ein Film für Curt Bois und Bernhard Minetti as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 07 1982
Poster of Der Mann Im Pyjama
Der Mann Im Pyjama
Otto Sander was 40 in Der Mann Im Pyjama as 'Rudi'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 18 1981
Poster of Wer spinnt denn da, Herr Doktor?
Wer spinnt denn da, Herr Doktor?
Otto Sander was 40 in Wer spinnt denn da, Herr Doktor? as 'Nummer Sieben'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 10 1981
Poster of Das Boot
Das Boot
Otto Sander was 40 in Das Boot as 'Phillip Thomsen'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 17 1981
Poster of Strike Back
Strike Back
Otto Sander was 40 in Strike Back as 'Kowalski'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 10 1981
Poster of Gesucht wird... Drei Geschichten um nicht ganz ehrenwerte Herren
Gesucht wird... Drei Geschichten um nicht ganz ehrenwerte Herren
Otto Sander was 39 in Gesucht wird... Drei Geschichten um nicht ganz ehrenwerte Herren
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 14 1981
Poster of Der Mond scheint auf Kylenamoe
Der Mond scheint auf Kylenamoe
Otto Sander was 39 in Der Mond scheint auf Kylenamoe
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1981
Poster of Im Schlaraffenland. Ein Roman unter feinen Leuten
Im Schlaraffenland. Ein Roman unter feinen Leuten
Otto Sander was 39 in Im Schlaraffenland. Ein Roman unter feinen Leuten as 'Kalfisch'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1981
Poster of Die Ursache
Die Ursache
Otto Sander was 39 in Die Ursache
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 19 1980
Poster of Palermo or Wolfsburg
Palermo or Wolfsburg
Otto Sander was 38 in Palermo or Wolfsburg as 'Staatsanwalt'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 01 1980
Poster of The Tin Drum
The Tin Drum
Otto Sander was 37 in The Tin Drum as 'Meyn'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 02 1979
Poster of Trilogie des Wiedersehens
Trilogie des Wiedersehens
Otto Sander was 37 in Trilogie des Wiedersehens as 'Richard'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 25 1979
Poster of Phantom
Phantom
Otto Sander was 37 in Phantom
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 02 1979
Poster of Plastikfieber
Plastikfieber
Otto Sander was 37 in Plastikfieber as 'Wilfried'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1979
Poster of Die Ängste des Dr. Schenk
Die Ängste des Dr. Schenk
Otto Sander was 36 in Die Ängste des Dr. Schenk
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 19 1978
Poster of Heinrich Zille
Heinrich Zille
Otto Sander was 36 in Heinrich Zille
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 16 1977
Poster of Four Against the Bank
Four Against the Bank
Otto Sander was 35 in Four Against the Bank as 'Eberhard Winter'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 07 1976
Poster of The Marquise of O
The Marquise of O
Otto Sander was 34 in The Marquise of O as 'Brother, Forstmeister'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 19 1976
Poster of Summer Guests
Summer Guests
Otto Sander was 34 in Summer Guests as 'Pjotr Suslov'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 29 1976
Poster of About Narration
About Narration
Otto Sander was 34 in About Narration
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 16 1975
Poster of Lehmanns Erzählungen
Lehmanns Erzählungen
Otto Sander was 33 in Lehmanns Erzählungen as 'Lehmann'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 07 1975
Poster of Berlin 10. 11. 74 - 28. 1. 75: Exercises in 9 Pieces
Berlin 10. 11. 74 - 28. 1. 75: Exercises in 9 Pieces
Otto Sander was 33 in Berlin 10. 11. 74 - 28. 1. 75: Exercises in 9 Pieces as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 01 1975
Poster of Meine Sorgen möcht' ich haben
Meine Sorgen möcht' ich haben
Otto Sander was 33 in Meine Sorgen möcht' ich haben as 'Harald Bornemann'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 24 1975
Poster of Die Bakchen
Die Bakchen
Otto Sander was 33 in Die Bakchen as 'Tiresias'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 12 1974
Poster of One or the Other of Us
One or the Other of Us
Otto Sander was 32 in One or the Other of Us as 'Rulle Ruhlsdorff'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 22 1974
Poster of Ermittlungen gegen Unbekannt
Ermittlungen gegen Unbekannt
Otto Sander was 32 in Ermittlungen gegen Unbekannt
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 29 1974
Poster of Prinz Friedrich von Homburg
Prinz Friedrich von Homburg
Otto Sander was 32 in Prinz Friedrich von Homburg as 'Obrist Kottwitz'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 25 1973
Poster of The Ignoramus and the Madman
The Ignoramus and the Madman
Otto Sander was 31 in The Ignoramus and the Madman
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 22 1972
Poster of Die Mutter
Die Mutter
Otto Sander was 29 in Die Mutter
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 08 1971
Poster of Sonntags am Meer
Sonntags am Meer
Otto Sander was 29 in Sonntags am Meer as 'Fritzchen'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 21 1970
Poster of Nicht fummeln, Liebling
Nicht fummeln, Liebling
Otto Sander was 28 in Nicht fummeln, Liebling
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 09 1970
Poster of Sonnabend, der 1.
Sonnabend, der 1.
Otto Sander was 28 in Sonnabend, der 1.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 02 1970
Poster of Ludwig
Ludwig
Otto Sander was 23 in Ludwig as 'Ludwig'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 28 1964

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Unter kaiserlicher Flagge
Unter kaiserlicher Flagge
Otto Sander was 65+ in Unter kaiserlicher Flagge as 'Erzähler / Narrator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 07 2006
Poster of Vienna Crime Squad
Vienna Crime Squad
Otto Sander was 64+ in Vienna Crime Squad as 'Conrad Ribarski'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 11 2005
Poster of Leute am Donnerstag
Leute am Donnerstag
Otto Sander was 62+ in Leute am Donnerstag as 'himself'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 04 2004
Poster of Ein roter Teppich für....
Ein roter Teppich für....
Otto Sander was 61+ in Ein roter Teppich für.... as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 26 2002
Poster of Through the Night with...
Through the Night with...
Otto Sander was 60+ in Through the Night with... as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, May 10 2002
Poster of Gero von Boehm begegnet...
Gero von Boehm begegnet...
Otto Sander was 60+ in Gero von Boehm begegnet... as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 09 2002
Poster of Das Jahrhundert des Theaters
Das Jahrhundert des Theaters
Otto Sander was 60+ in Das Jahrhundert des Theaters as 'Narrator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 06 2002
Poster of Preußen – Chronik eines deutschen Staates
Preußen – Chronik eines deutschen Staates
Otto Sander was 59+ in Preußen – Chronik eines deutschen Staates as 'Self (Narrator)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 26 2000
Poster of Les Misérables
Les Misérables
Otto Sander was 59+ in Les Misérables as 'Monseigneur Bienvenu'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 04 2000
Poster of The Shop
The Shop
Otto Sander was 57+ in The Shop
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 20 1998
Poster of Die Johannes B. Kerner Show
Die Johannes B. Kerner Show
Otto Sander was 56+ in Die Johannes B. Kerner Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 22 1998
Poster of Tietjen und Bommes
Tietjen und Bommes
Otto Sander was 55+ in Tietjen und Bommes as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 23 1997
Poster of Friedemann Brix - Eine Schwäche für Mord
Friedemann Brix - Eine Schwäche für Mord
Otto Sander was 55+ in Friedemann Brix - Eine Schwäche für Mord as 'Rainer Kleinhundert'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 31 1996
Poster of Zimmer frei!
Zimmer frei!
Otto Sander was 55+ in Zimmer frei! as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 09 1996
Poster of Die Harald Schmidt Show
Die Harald Schmidt Show
Otto Sander was 54+ in Die Harald Schmidt Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Dec 05 1995
Poster of Kulturzeit
Kulturzeit
Otto Sander was 54+ in Kulturzeit as 'self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1995
Poster of A.S. Gefahr ist sein Geschäft
A.S. Gefahr ist sein Geschäft
Otto Sander was 53+ in A.S. Gefahr ist sein Geschäft as 'Freddy Klinke'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 03 1995
Poster of Wolffs Revier
Wolffs Revier
Otto Sander was 51+ in Wolffs Revier as 'Schenk'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 17 1992
Poster of DAS!
DAS!
Otto Sander was 49+ in DAS! as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 02 1991
Poster of Das Boot
Das Boot
Otto Sander was 43+ in Das Boot as 'Kapitänleutnant Philipp'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 24 1985
Poster of Der Fahnder
Der Fahnder
Otto Sander was 43+ in Der Fahnder as 'Bähr'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 21 1984
Poster of Das Traumschiff
Das Traumschiff
Otto Sander was 40+ in Das Traumschiff as 'James Korthals, Johannes Lippelt'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 22 1981
Poster of Wetten, dass..?
Wetten, dass..?
Otto Sander was 39+ in Wetten, dass..? as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Feb 14 1981
Poster of NDR Talk Show
NDR Talk Show
Otto Sander was 37+ in NDR Talk Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 09 1979
Poster of Polizeiruf 110
Polizeiruf 110
Otto Sander was 29+ in Polizeiruf 110 as 'Ludwig Stolze, Lansky, Richard Lansky'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 27 1971
Poster of Scene of the Crime
Scene of the Crime
Otto Sander was 29+ in Scene of the Crime as 'Manfred Enders, Otto Androsch'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 29 1970
Poster of Titel, Thesen, Temperamente
Titel, Thesen, Temperamente
Otto Sander was 26+ in Titel, Thesen, Temperamente as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 04 1967
Poster of Aktenzeichen XY… ungelöst
Aktenzeichen XY… ungelöst
Otto Sander was 26+ in Aktenzeichen XY… ungelöst as 'Kunsträuber'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 20 1967
Poster of Grimme-Preis-Verleihung
Grimme-Preis-Verleihung
Otto Sander was 22+ in Grimme-Preis-Verleihung as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 16 1964