About Ernst Bader
Ernst Bader, 85, German actor, composer and songwriter (lyricist).
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|Ernst Bader (7 June 1914 – 10 August 1999) was a German actor, composer and songwriter (lyricist) best known for his hit recordings "Tulips from Amsterdam" and "Milord". In 2021, "Bongo Cha Cha Cha", a song he co-wrote for Caterina Valente, gained renewed success. Performers of songs written or produced by Ernst Bader include Marlene Dietrich, Edith Piaf, Dalida, Nana Mouskouri, Charles Aznavour and Freddy Quinn.
Selected filmography
- Shoulder Arms (1939)
- Legion Condor (1939)
- Thrice Wed (1941)
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