Researching Peter Capell
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 449 people with the Capell surname? In that year Capell was ranked number 3130 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Peter means "A Rock" and is of Greek origin.
Records of Peter Capell on Ancestry
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DNA
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Peter Capell and the Capell Family History
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| Did you know that there are currently 468 people with the Capell surname in the UK? Capell is now ranked number 3599 for popularity in the UK. |
Capell Family History Databases
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Capell Forums
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Some Famous People called Peter Capell
Peter Capell
Peter Capell (3 September 1912 – 3 March 1986) was a German actor who was active on screen from 1945 until 1985. Apart from a lengthy film career, he appeared in many television series and mini-series. He appeared in many old time radio programs including the series Dimension X.
His first role was in Winterset, shortly after the end of the Second World War. His final role came a year before his death, when he appeared in Mamas Geburtstag. Both of these were television productions. He also appeared in many films, including Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971). Capell was also in Stanley Kubrick's 1957 war film Paths of Glory (he also narrated the film's opening sequence as well), co-starring Kirk Douglas.
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