Cause of death Throat cancer Role Actor Name Werner Heyking | Years active 1961-1973 Occupation Actor Died October 10, 1974, Denmark | |
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Full Name Werner Jannick Heyking Born June 14, 1913 ( 1913-06-14 ) Denmark Movies Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory Similar People Aubrey Woods, David Battley, Ursula Reit, Mel Stuart, Arthur Ibbetson | ||
Werner Jannick Heyking (June 14, 1913 – October 10, 1974) was a Danish actor who was active in television films and serials during the 1960s and early 1970s. He is perhaps most notable for his small role of newsagent and Charlie Bucket's boss Mr. Jopeck in the 1971 film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. He also appeared in the film Downhill Racer (1969). Heyking's final role came in 1973 in an episode of the television series Tatort. Heyking died the following year from a battle of throat cancer.
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