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Klemperer initially dabbled in acting during high school, where he nurtured a newfound passion for the stage. He enrolled at the Pasadena Playhouse to hone his skills. However, with the outbreak of World War II, he made a significant decision to leave acting school and enlist in the United States Army. While stationed in Hawaii, he became part of the Army Special Service Unit, focused on entertaining the troops—a formative experience that deepened his commitment to performance.