Austrian movie stars died in 1969
Here are 2 famous actresses from Austria died in 1969:
Hilde Körber
Hilde Körber (July 3, 1906 Vienna-May 31, 1969 Berlin) was an Austrian actor. Her children are called Maria Körber, Thomas Harlan and Susanne Körber.
Hilde Körber made her acting debut in Vienna before moving to Berlin in the late 1920s. She quickly gained popularity for her performances on stage and on screen, and became known for her roles in films like "Madame Bovary" (1937) and "The Great Love" (1942). Körber also acted in various plays, including productions of Shakespeare's "Hamlet" and Brecht's "Mother Courage and Her Children."
During World War II, Körber continued acting in films and remained in Berlin even as the city was bombed. In 1945, she was briefly imprisoned by the Soviet Union, but was released later that year. Körber's career continued to flourish in post-war Germany, and she won critical acclaim for her performances in several films, including "Nacht fiel über Gotenhafen" (1959) and "Jeder stirbt für sich allein" (1970).
Körber was married twice and had three children, all of whom went on to become successful in their own right. She also received numerous awards and honors for her work, including the Order of Merit of Berlin and the National Prize of East Germany for Art and Literature. Körber passed away in 1969 at the age of 62.
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Ellen Richter
Ellen Richter (July 21, 1893 Vienna-September 11, 1969 Düsseldorf) was an Austrian actor and film producer.
She began her acting career in Austrian theaters before making her way to Germany, where she appeared in many silent films. In 1924, she co-founded the Richter-Film production company with her husband, Max Richter. Together, they produced and distributed over 70 films in their career.
In 1933, with the rise of the Nazi party in Germany, Richter moved to France, where she continued to act in films and stage productions. She returned to Germany after World War II and continued working as a film producer until her death in 1969.
Richter is remembered for her contributions to the German film industry, specifically for her role in introducing new technologies and techniques to the industry. She was also an advocate for women's roles in film production and helped launch the careers of several prominent female filmmakers.
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