German leading actor, the son of a civil engineer. On stage in Koblenz from 1929, he began in films in 1933. He was best known for starring in
Die goldene Stadt (1942) and
Marriage in the Shadows (1947). Klinger continued on successfully through the 1950's and 60's, giving prodigious performances in radio dramas and on television. His screen personae tended to be men of integrity, whether as romantic heroes, faithful husbands or kindly teachers.