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German actresses who were born in 1905

Here are 12 famous actresses from Germany were born in 1905:

Erika Mann

Erika Mann (November 9, 1905 Munich-August 27, 1969 Zürich) a.k.a. Erika Julia Hedwig Mann or Eri was a German screenwriter, actor, comedian, writer and journalist.

She was the eldest daughter of the famous German writer and Nobel laureate Thomas Mann. Erika Mann was an outspoken critic of Nazism and worked tirelessly to expose their hateful ideology through her work. In 1933, she was forced to flee Germany due to her political views and settled in Switzerland. During World War II, she went on to work for the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and also became a war correspondent for the United States Office of War Information. After the war, she continued to work as a writer and journalist, and was known for her witty and satirical writing style. In her later years, she also became a prominent advocate for women's rights and worked as a lecturer at the University of Chicago. Erika Mann's legacy as an artist, writer and political activist continues to be celebrated today.

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Elisabeth Flickenschildt

Elisabeth Flickenschildt (March 16, 1905 Blankenese-October 26, 1977 Stade) also known as Elisabeth Flickenschild, E. Flickenschildt or Elisabeth Ida Marie Flickenschildt was a German actor, film producer and author.

She started her acting career in theater and went on to appear in over 100 German films. Flickenschildt was known for her versatility and played a wide range of roles, from comedic to dramatic characters. Some of her notable films include "The Adventures of Baron Munchausen" (1943), "The Murderers are Among Us" (1946), and "The Marriage of Maria Braun" (1979). In addition to her work in film, Flickenschildt also wrote several books and produced a number of films. Her contributions to German cinema have been recognized with several awards, including the 1967 German Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in "Nirgendwo ist Poenichen". Flickenschildt died in 1977 at the age of 72.

Wera Engels

Wera Engels (May 12, 1905 Kiel-November 16, 1988 Munich) also known as Vera Engel, Vera Engels or Véra Engels was a German actor.

Engels began her acting career on stage in the 1920s, performing at theaters in Berlin and Vienna. She later transitioned to film, appearing in nearly 100 films throughout her career. Some of her most notable roles include "The Blue Angel" (1930), "M" (1931), and "L'Atlantide" (1932).

Engels was known for her beauty and elegance, often portraying sophisticated and refined characters. However, she was also able to tackle more complex roles, such as the troubled protagonist in "Don't Promise Me Anything" (1937).

During World War II, Engels fled Germany and went into exile in Switzerland. She later returned to Germany and continued her acting career. In addition to her work in film, Engels also appeared in several television shows in the 1960s and 70s.

Engels was married to German actor Eduard von Winterstein from 1931 until his death in 1961. She died at the age of 83 in Munich, Germany.

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Grete Mosheim

Grete Mosheim (January 8, 1905 Berlin-December 29, 1986 New York City) a.k.a. Margaret "Grete" Mosheim, Grete Mohsheim, Margaret Mosheim, Margarete Emma Dorothea "Grete" Mosheim or Margarete Emma Dorothea Mosheim was a German actor.

She began her acting career on stage before transitioning to film in the 1920s. Mosheim appeared in over 50 films, including the silent film version of "The Three Penny Opera" in which she portrayed the character Polly Peachum. She was known for her portrayals of strong-willed and independent women on screen. Mosheim was forced to flee Germany in 1933 due to her Jewish heritage and settled in Britain where she continued to act in films and on stage. She eventually emigrated to the United States where she continued her acting career and also worked as a drama teacher. Mosheim passed away in New York City at the age of 81.

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Lale Andersen

Lale Andersen (March 23, 1905 Bremerhaven-August 29, 1972 Vienna) otherwise known as Lale Anderson, Andersen, Lale, Engel der Soldaten or Elisabeth Carlotta Helena Berta Bunnenberg was a German singer and actor. Her children are called Michael Wilke, Litta Magnus and Björn Wilke.

She is most famous for her rendition of the song "Lili Marleen," which became an anthem for soldiers on both sides of World War II. She recorded the song in 1939, and it became an instant hit in Germany. It was then played on Allied radio stations and became equally popular with soldiers in the United States, Britain, and the Soviet Union, earning Andersen international fame. After the war, Andersen continued to appear in both German and foreign films and continued to make music, but she never again achieved the level of success she had with "Lili Marleen." She passed away in Vienna in 1972 at the age of 67.

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Renate Brausewetter

Renate Brausewetter (October 1, 1905 Málaga-August 20, 2006 Linz am Rhein) also known as Renate Wagner-Brausewetter was a German actor. Her child is called Rudolf Wagner.

Renate Brausewetter began her acting career in the early 1920s and appeared in over 60 films throughout her career. Some of her most notable films include "Das Tagebuch einer Verlorenen" (The Diary of a Lost Girl) in 1929, and "Frisco-Express" in 1939. She also acted in various stage productions and was a member of a theater company in Vienna in the 1930s.

During World War II, Brausewetter was briefly imprisoned by the Gestapo for her anti-Nazi beliefs. After the war, she continued to act in films and on stage until her retirement in the early 1980s. In 1995, she was awarded the Cross of Honor for Science and Art by the Austrian government for her contributions to the arts.

Aside from her career in acting, Brausewetter was also an accomplished painter and sculptor. She married the artist and writer Rudolf Wagner-Régeny in 1945, and the couple had one son together.

Brausewetter passed away in 2006 at the age of 100, leaving behind a legacy as one of Germany's most respected and well-known actors.

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Erna Sellmer

Erna Sellmer (June 19, 1905 Hamburg-May 13, 1983 Munich) was a German actor.

She began her career in theater, performing in productions across Germany. In the 1930s, Sellmer transitioned to film, appearing in several popular German movies of the era. However, as a result of her opposition to the Nazi party, Sellmer was banned from performing in the country and was forced to relocate to Switzerland. After World War II, she returned to Germany and picked up her acting career once again. Sellmer went on to appear in numerous films and television shows, becoming a beloved and respected figure in the entertainment industry. In addition to her acting work, Sellmer was also a published author, penning several volumes of poetry and prose.

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La Jana

La Jana (February 24, 1905 Mauer, Vienna-March 13, 1940 Wilmersdorf) also known as Henriette Margarethe Hiebel, Henriette Margarethe 'Henny' Hiebel, Henriette 'Henny' Hiebel, Henny Hiebel, Lary Jana or Henny was a German actor and dancer.

La Jana was known for her exotic and sensual dance performances, as well as her versatile acting skills. She began her career as a dancer in Vienna in the 1920s and later moved to Berlin to pursue acting. La Jana appeared in over 40 films, including "The Congress Dances" (1931) and "Das Blaue Licht" (1932). She often played femme fatale characters and was admired for her beauty and charm. However, her career was cut short when she died in a tragic accident at the age of 35. Despite her early death, La Jana's legacy lives on as an icon of German cinema.

Dina Gralla

Dina Gralla (January 15, 1905 Warsaw-November 11, 1994 Berlin) a.k.a. Dina Sventen was a German actor.

She was born in Warsaw, Poland and grew up in Berlin, Germany, where she began her acting career in the 1920s. Gralla appeared in over 100 films and television shows throughout her career, and was known for her roles in both dramatic and comedic productions. During the 1930s, she often played supporting roles in German films, including several directed by the renowned filmmaker Fritz Lang. Gralla's career was interrupted by World War II, during which she was forced to flee Germany and emigrate to the United States. After the war, she returned to Germany and resumed her acting career, appearing in numerous films and TV shows until her retirement in the 1980s. In addition to her acting work, Gralla was also a voice coach and taught at the Berlin University of the Arts. She passed away at the age of 89 in Berlin, Germany.

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Paula Braend

Paula Braend (August 6, 1905 Starnberg-October 4, 1989 Munich) also known as Paula Braendlein or Paula Braendt was a German actor.

She started her acting career in the 1920s, playing minor roles in theater and film. In the 1930s, she gained recognition for her performances in several popular films of the era such as "The Country Schoolmaster" and "Scandalous Eva." However, her career was interrupted during World War II, when she was drafted into the German Women's Auxiliary Service.

After the war, she resumed her acting career, appearing in numerous films and theater productions. She was also a regular on German television, appearing in popular series such as "Tatort" and "Der Kommissar." In addition to her acting work, she was an accomplished opera singer, and performed in productions of "Don Giovanni" and "The Magic Flute."

Braend was known for her versatility as an actor, and her ability to portray a wide variety of characters. She was highly respected in the German acting community, and received numerous awards and accolades throughout her career. Braend passed away in 1989 at the age of 84, leaving behind a legacy as one of Germany's most beloved actors.

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Elga Brink

Elga Brink (April 2, 1905 Waidmannslust-October 28, 1985 Hamburg) was a German actor.

She began her acting career in the 1920s and worked in theater and film for several decades. Brink appeared in over 50 films, including "Three from the Filling Station" (1930), "The Great King" (1942), and "The Heart of St. Pauli" (1957). She was known for her roles in comedic films, often playing quirky or eccentric characters. She also worked as a voice actor and dubbing artist, lending her voice to several foreign films that were released in Germany. Brink continued to act until the 1970s and remained a beloved and respected figure in the German entertainment industry until her death in 1985.

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Betty Astor

Betty Astor (April 21, 1905 Germany-November 27, 1972 Berlin) was a German actor.

During the 1920s and 1930s, Betty Astor appeared in many popular films including 'The Gypsy Baron' (1927) and 'Madame Wants No Children' (1926). She was known for her talent in comedic roles and was dubbed the "Queen of the sidekicks" for her performances as the loyal, witty friend to the leading lady.

In 1933, when the Nazi party took power, Astor fled Germany and settled in Paris. She continued to work in French cinema, often playing German characters. However, with the outbreak of World War II, she was forced to flee again and returned to Germany in 1940.

After the war, Astor found work in the newly established DEFA film industry in East Germany. She appeared in many popular films in the 1950s and 1960s, including 'The Story of Little Mook' (1953) and 'Spur in die Nacht' (1960). Despite her popularity, she never achieved the same level of success as she had before World War II.

Betty Astor passed away in Berlin in 1972 at the age of 67. Today, she is remembered as a talented and versatile actor who made a significant contribution to German cinema.

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