German actresses who were born in 1911
Here are 10 famous actresses from Germany were born in 1911:
Brigitte Horney
Brigitte Horney (March 29, 1911 Berlin-July 27, 1988 Hamburg) a.k.a. Biggy or Brigitte HorneyLMF was a German actor and voice actor.
She made her debut on stage in 1929, and went on to become a leading actress in German theater and film in the 1930s and 1940s. Horney was known for her versatility as an actress, and played a range of characters from femme fatales to mothers and grandmothers.
She appeared in more than 50 films throughout her career, including the classic German films "Stürme der Leidenschaft" and "Münchhausen". Horney also worked as a voice actor, lending her voice to the German dubs of Hollywood films such as "Gone with the Wind" and "The Wizard of Oz".
During World War II, Horney served as an interpreter for the German army, and was briefly imprisoned by the French after the war. She continued to act in both stage and screen productions after the war, and was awarded the Federal Cross of Merit in 1972 for her contributions to German culture.
Horney was married twice, and had one daughter. She passed away in Hamburg in 1988 at the age of 77.
Lia Wöhr
Lia Wöhr (June 26, 1911 Frankfurt-November 15, 1994 Oberursel (Taunus)) a.k.a. Elisabeth Wöhr was a German actor.
She began her acting career in the early 1930s and appeared in a number of films throughout the turbulent times of World War II. Despite the controversies surrounding her participation in Nazi propaganda films, Wöhr continued acting after the war and became known for her work in theater, television, and film. She was praised for her versatility as an actress and won several awards throughout her career. Despite retiring from acting in the 1980s, Wöhr has remained an influential figure in German cinema history.
Maria Wimmer
Maria Wimmer (January 27, 1911 Dresden-January 4, 1996 Bühl) was a German actor.
She was best known for her roles in the films "The Adventures of Baron Munchausen" (1943), "The Crew of the Dora" (1943), and "The Story of Little Mook" (1953). Wimmer began her career in theater in the 1930s before transitioning to film. She was a member of the ensemble of the Deutsches Theater in Berlin before moving to Munich. Throughout her career, she played a variety of roles, including comedic and dramatic ones. After her retirement from acting, Wimmer lived a quiet life in Bühl, where she passed away in 1996 at the age of 84.
Lu Säuberlich
Lu Säuberlich (November 9, 1911 Bremen-August 5, 1976 Berlin) otherwise known as Lu Sauberlich was a German actor.
He began his acting career in the late 1930s, appearing in various films such as "Kora Terry" and "Familie Schimek". However, it wasn't until the 1950s when he gained major recognition for his roles in "Der Hauptmann von Köln" and "Der Fuchs von Paris". Throughout his career in Germany, he appeared in over 70 films and television shows. He also worked as a theater actor, performing in various plays in Berlin. Sauberlich was an influential figure in German theater during the 1960s-70s, directing and producing a number of productions. He passed away in Berlin in 1976, leaving behind a lasting legacy in German cinema and theater.
Christl Ehlers
Christl Ehlers (March 10, 1911 Berlin-February 2, 1960 New Mexico) a.k.a. Christina Ehlers was a German actor. Her child is called Francisca Wentworth.
Christl Ehlers began her acting career in the German theatre and made her film debut in the 1929 film "Fräulein Else". She went on to appear in more than 40 films throughout her career, including "Trost in fremden Betten" (1933), "Der grüne Salon" (1933), and "Mordsache Holm" (1938). Ehlers' talent as an actress earned her critical acclaim and a loyal fan following.
During World War II, Ehlers was cast in propaganda films, including "Kolberg" (1945), which was one of the most expensive and notorious Nazi-era films. After the war, Ehlers continued to act in films in West Germany and later in the United States. She appeared in the 1958 film "The Blob" as a nurse.
In 1959, Ehlers was diagnosed with cancer and relocated to New Mexico. She died the following year at the age of 48. Despite her controversial filmography during World War II, Christl Ehlers is remembered as a talented actress and a significant figure in German cinema.
Irene Prador
Irene Prador (July 16, 1911 Vienna-July 8, 1996 Berlin) a.k.a. Irene Peiser, Irène Prador or Irène Parador was a German actor, singer and writer.
Prador was born to a Jewish family in Vienna, Austria. She began her acting career in the 1930s, appearing on stage and in films. In 1938, with the Nazi annexation of Austria, Prador fled to Paris where she continued her career. During World War II, she was captured and imprisoned in a concentration camp but managed to escape and join the French Resistance. After the war, she returned to acting and became a prominent figure in French film and theater.
In 1950, Prador moved to West Germany and continued her acting career, appearing in numerous films and TV shows. She also worked as a writer, publishing several novels and collections of short stories. Prador was known for her strong and versatile performances, particularly in dramatic roles. She won several awards throughout her career, including the Order of Merit of Berlin in 1986. She passed away in Berlin in 1996 at the age of 84.
Kadidja Wedekind
Kadidja Wedekind (August 6, 1911 Munich-October 1, 1994 Munich) otherwise known as Epiphanie Kadega „Kadidja“ Mathilde Franziska Wedekind was a German writer, journalist, illustrator and actor.
She was the daughter of famous German playwright Frank Wedekind and his wife, Tilly Newes. Kadidja had a rough childhood as her parents separated when she was just four years old. Despite this, she had a prominent upbringing and went on to study at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich.
Kadidja began her career as a writer and journalist during World War II, working for various newspapers and magazines as a cultural and literary critic. She also published several short stories which gained popularity in Germany during the 1950s and 60s.
In addition to her literary career, Kadidja was also an accomplished actor and illustrator. She portrayed numerous characters in German films and television shows, including appearances in the popular TV series Tatort.
Throughout her life, Kadidja remained a prominent figure in German society, known for her intelligence and wit. She passed away in Munich at the age of 83, leaving behind an impressive legacy as a writer, journalist, actor, and illustrator.
Heli Finkenzeller
Heli Finkenzeller (November 17, 1911 Munich-January 14, 1991 Munich) a.k.a. Helene Finkenzeller was a German actor.
She began her acting career at the age of 19, in the play "Don Carlos" by Friedrich Schiller. Finkenzeller became a well-known film actress in Germany during the 1930s and 1940s, appearing in more than 100 films throughout her career. She also worked as a dubbing artist for foreign films in German. After World War II, Finkenzeller continued acting on stage and in films and television, including the popular TV series "Der Kommissar". In addition to her acting work, she was also a talented singer and recorded several albums.
Fee Malten
Fee Malten (December 2, 1911 Berlin-December 31, 2005 Los Angeles) also known as Felicitas Mansch, Felicitas Malten or Faye Wall was a German actor.
She began her career in the German film industry during the 1930s, appearing in several films such as F.P.1 Doesn't Answer (1932) and Kuhle Wampe (1932). However, with the rise of the Nazi party and their control over the film industry, Malten's career was cut short in Germany. She fled to the United States, where she continued her acting career in Hollywood. She appeared in films such as The Phantom of the Opera (1943) and The Strange Woman (1946). Malten also had a successful career as a voice actress, lending her voice to several animated films and TV shows such as The Jetsons and The Flintstones. She was married to the actor and director, Richard L. Bare, until his death in 2015.
Agnes Kraus
Agnes Kraus (February 16, 1911 Zehlendorf-May 2, 1995 Berlin) a.k.a. Irmgard Friederike Agnes Krause, Irmchen, Irmgard Krause, A. Kraus or Irmgard Agnes Friederike Krause was a German actor.
Agnes Kraus began her acting career in the 1920s and appeared in over 100 films during the course of her career. Her work in the theatre was also heavily respected, and she is remembered as one of the great actresses of her time. Kraus was particularly noted for her talent in comedy and often played older women in film and on stage. She worked with some of the biggest names in German cinema, including director Kurt Hoffmann and actors Marianne Hoppe and O.W. Fischer. Kraus received the prestigious National Prize of East Germany in 1974 for her contributions to the arts. Despite her prolific film career, Kraus was well-known for her reclusiveness and guarded personal life. She remained unmarried and had no children.