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Born on June 2, 1925, Buddy Elias was from Frankfurt, Darmstadt Government Region, Francia. Buddy Elias was listed as a stage actor, film actor and television actor. Death is recorded on March 16, 2015, at the age of 89.
My Take
Buddy Elias moves me more than almost anyone in this batch. He was a genuinely versatile performer, a stage, film, and television actor who even worked as a clown, but his deepest role was off the stage. As president of the Anne Frank Fonds and cousin to Anne Frank, he devoted himself to preserving her memory and the cause of peace. I find that duality remarkable: a man whose job was to make people laugh and feel, who also carried one of history's heaviest legacies with quiet dignity. Living both lives across ninety years earns my deepest respect.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Buddy Elias
- Name (Japanese)
- バディ・エリアス
- Reading
- ばでぃ・えりあす
- Born
- June 2, 1925 – March 16, 2015
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Ox
- Origin
- Frankfurt, Darmstadt Government Region, Francia
- Occupation
- stage actor / film actor / television actor / actor / clown
2. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddy%20Elias
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1001175
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Buddy Elias born?
Born June 2, 1925.
When did Buddy Elias die?
Died March 16, 2015, aged 89.
Where was Buddy Elias from?
Buddy Elias was from Frankfurt, Darmstadt Government Region, Francia.
What did Buddy Elias do?
Buddy Elias worked as stage actor, film actor, television actor, actor, clown.
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