German actresses who were born in 1917
Here are 5 famous actresses from Germany were born in 1917:
Ilse Steppat
Ilse Steppat (November 11, 1917 Barmen-December 22, 1969 West Berlin) also known as Jlse Steppat or Ilse Paula Steppat was a German actor.
Ilse Steppat began her acting career in 1938 as a stage actress. She later appeared in numerous films, including "The Longest Day" (1962) and the James Bond film "From Russia with Love" (1963), where she played the villainous character Rosa Klebb. Steppat was known for her versatility and ability to play both comedic and dramatic roles. She was a respected figure in the German theater and film industry, but sadly passed away at the age of 52 during the filming of her last movie "The Boat on the Grass" (1971). Despite her short career, Steppat remains a well-known and respected figure in German cinema history.
Inge Borkh
Inge Borkh (May 26, 1917 Mannheim-) a.k.a. Ingeborg Simon is a German singer, actor and dancer.
She studied music, art and dance in Mannheim and later in Berlin, where she made her debut as an operetta singer in 1939. Borkh quickly became known for her powerful voice and exquisite stage presence, with notable performances in operas such as Richard Wagner's "Tristan und Isolde" and Giacomo Puccini's "Tosca". She also made a name for herself as a concert singer, performing with some of the world's most renowned orchestras.
In addition to her successful singing career, Borkh also acted in films, including a leading role in the wartime drama "Romance in a Minor Key" (1943). She later appeared in productions of the Salzburg Festival and the Metropolitan Opera in New York. Borkh retired from the stage in the 1980s, after a career spanning over four decades. She was awarded numerous honors, including the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany and the Austrian Cross of Honour for Science and Art.
Jutta Freybe
Jutta Freybe (September 11, 1917 Berlin-February 28, 1971 Büsum) was a German actor.
She started her acting career in the 1930s and appeared in both film and theatre productions in Berlin. In 1944, she met her future husband, the actor and director Rolf von Nauckhoff, and the couple worked together on several theatre projects after the war. Freybe also played supporting roles in a number of films, including "Der Hauptmann von Köpenick" (1956) and "Meine Frau macht Musik" (1958). In addition to her work in the arts, Freybe was also involved in social and political causes and was a member of the German Communist Party. She died in 1971 at the age of 53.
Ursula Nest
Ursula Nest (July 7, 1917 Berlin-April 28, 2007 Boca Raton) was a German actor.
She began her acting career on the stage in Berlin before transitioning to film in the 1930s. Nest appeared in over 50 films throughout her career and was a popular actress during the Third Reich. She starred in several propaganda films for the Nazi regime, including "Friesennot" and "Fahrendes Volk". After the war, Nest was able to continue her acting career in Germany and went on to star in several notable films such as "Himmel ohne Sterne" and "The Marriage of Mr. Mississippi". In 1960, she immigrated to the United States and continued her acting career there, appearing in films such as "Guns of the Timberland" and TV shows like "Perry Mason" and "Bonanza". Nest retired from acting in the 1970s and lived out the rest of her life in Florida.
Ingeborg Theek
Ingeborg Theek (December 2, 1917 Brandenburg-May 1, 2011) was a German actor.
She began her acting career in the 1930s and appeared in numerous films throughout the following decades. Her most notable performances include her role in the 1944 film "Die Feuerzangenbowle" and the 1977 TV film "Es muß nicht immer Kaviar sein". In addition to her acting career, Theek was also a trained singer and toured with various operettas in the 1950s and 1960s. She remained active in the entertainment industry well into her 80s, continuing to make occasional appearances in films and on television. Theek was widely regarded as one of Germany's most beloved actresses and her career spanned over seven decades.