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Murray Walker(1923-2021)

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The story of East German motorcycle racer Ernst Degner, who, at the height of the Cold War and on the cusp of achieving his life ambition to win the world championship, fled East Germany with his family in a heart-stopping escape.
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Missile from the East (2021)
Murray Walker was born on 10 October 1923 in Birmingham, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Driving Ambition (1984), Grand Prix (1978) and Formula 1: Championship Edition (1997). He was married to Elizabeth Allen. He died on 13 March 2021 in the UK.
BornOctober 10, 1923
DiedMarch 13, 2021(97)
BornOctober 10, 1923
DiedMarch 13, 2021(97)
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Known for

Driving Ambition (1984)
Driving Ambition
7.4
TV Series
  • Commentator
Grand Prix
8.2
TV Series
  • Self
Formula 1: Championship Edition (1997)
Formula 1: Championship Edition
6.3
Video Game
  • Commentator(voice)
  • 1997
Formula 1 (1996)
Formula 1
7.6
Video Game
  • Commentator(voice)
  • 1996

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  • Formula 1: Championship Edition (1997)
    Formula 1: Championship Edition
    6.3
    Video Game
    • Commentator (voice)
    • 1997
  • Formula 1 (1996)
    Formula 1
    7.6
    Video Game
    • Commentator (voice)
    • 1996
  • Noel's House Party (1991)
    Noel's House Party
    6.3
    TV Series
    • 1993
  • Driving Ambition (1984)
    Driving Ambition
    7.4
    TV Series
    • Commentator
    • 1984

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  • Alternative name
    • Murray Walker OBE
  • Height
    • 5′ 7″ (1.70 m)
  • Born
    • October 10, 1923
    • Birmingham, England, UK
  • Died
    • March 13, 2021
    • UK
  • Spouse
    • Elizabeth Allen1955 - March 13, 2021 (his death)
  • Other works
    TV commercial for Austin Metro, with Eric Idle.
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Print Biography
    • 2 Interviews

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    Despite making his name commentating on car racing for more than 50 years, he never actually took a driving test himself.

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