German actresses who were born in 1920
Here are 9 famous actresses from Germany were born in 1920:
Maria Becker
Maria Becker (January 28, 1920 Berlin-September 5, 2012 Uster District) was a German actor. Her children are called Oliver Tobias, Benedict Freitag and Christopher Freitag.
Maria Becker began her acting career in the 1940s in Germany and quickly gained popularity in the post-war years. She appeared in numerous films, television shows, and stage productions throughout Europe. In the 1960s, she moved to Switzerland, where she continued to act and also worked as a theater director.
Becker's talent and dedication to her craft earned her numerous awards and recognitions throughout her career. In 2003, she was awarded the Order of Merit of Berlin, one of the highest honors the city can bestow upon a citizen.
In addition to her successful acting career, Becker was also a dedicated humanitarian. She founded the Maria-Becker-Stiftung, a foundation that supports young artists and provides assistance to those in need. After her death in 2012, her legacy continues through the foundation and the many lives she touched throughout her career.
Bruni Lobel
Bruni Lobel (December 20, 1920 Chemnitz-September 27, 2006 Mühldorf) also known as Brunhilde Melitta Löbel, Bruni Löbel or Brunhilde Melitta Hagen was a German actor. Her child is called Felix Bronner.
Lobel began her acting career in 1942 and went on to appear in numerous films, television shows, and theater productions throughout her career. Some of her most notable roles include "The Marriage of Figaro," "The School for Wives," and "The Importance of Being Earnest." She also worked as a voice actress and provided the German dubbing for several American films such as "Gone with the Wind" and "Wizard of Oz." In addition to her successful acting career, Lobel was also a talented sculptor and painter. She passed away in 2006 at the age of 85.
Karin Himboldt
Karin Himboldt (February 8, 1920 Munich-December 1, 2005 Basel) a.k.a. Karin Himbold was a German actor.
She appeared in over 40 films throughout her career, including the post-World War II classic, "The Murderers Are Among Us." Himboldt also performed on stage, most notably in productions at the Schauspielhaus Zürich and the Deutsches Theater in Berlin. After her acting career, she worked as a translator and interpreter before retiring to Switzerland. Himboldt was known for her naturalistic acting style and her dedication to the craft. Despite her success in the industry, she remained humble and dedicated to her work until the end.
Edith Volkmann
Edith Volkmann (November 14, 1920 Hanover-July 29, 1997 Munich) was a German actor. She had one child, Ulrike Luderer.
Edith Volkmann had a successful career in theater, film, and television. She began acting in 1945 and appeared in over 100 films in her career. Some of her notable film credits include "The Devil's General" (1955), "Mother Courage and Her Children" (1961), and "The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob" (1973). In addition to her acting work, Volkmann was also known for her voiceover work in German dubbed versions of foreign films. She was posthumously awarded the Bavarian Order of Merit in 1997 for her contributions to German culture.
Elisabeth Goebel
Elisabeth Goebel (May 9, 1920 Jena-April 5, 2005 Hamburg) also known as Elisabeth Göbel was a German actor.
She began her acting career in the 1940s and was associated with the Hamburg State Opera for many years. Goebel was best known for her roles in German TV shows such as "Tatort" and "Derrick" as well as her work in the films "Matulla und Busch" and "Bekenntnisse des Hochstaplers Felix Krull". In addition to her acting career, Goebel was also a voice-over artist and provided the German voice for various foreign films such as "The Jungle Book" and "Watership Down". Throughout her career, Goebel was recognized for her talent with numerous awards including the Order of Merit of Hamburg and the Federal Cross of Merit.
Vera Bergman
Vera Bergman (February 16, 1920 Berlin-) is a German actor.
She began her acting career in the 1940s, appearing in German films such as "Altes Herz wird wieder jung", "Der Unwiderstehliche", and "Die Degenhardts". Bergman later moved to Hollywood in the 1950s where she continued her acting career, appearing in films such as "The Man Who Knew Too Much" and "The Carpetbaggers". She also appeared in several popular American television shows such as "The Twilight Zone" and "The Outer Limits". Despite her success in Hollywood, Bergman maintained close ties with German cinema throughout her career, appearing in films like "The Last Escape" and "Ku'damm 59" in later years. She retired from acting in the 1980s and currently resides in Berlin.
Marianne Simson
Marianne Simson (July 29, 1920 Berlin-July 15, 1992 Füssen) a.k.a. Marianne Lena Elisabeth Clara Simson was a German actor, ballet dancer and choreographer.
Simson began her career as a ballet dancer in Berlin and later worked for various theatrical companies in Germany. She also performed in London and Paris before returning to Germany to work as a choreographer.
Simson's acting career began in the late 1940s, and she quickly became a sought-after actor in both film and television. She appeared in over 50 films, including some of the most successful German films of the 1950s and 60s.
In addition to her work as an actor and choreographer, Simson was also a well-known voice-over artist. She dubbed the voices of many famous actresses, including Ingrid Bergman, Audrey Hepburn and Elizabeth Taylor.
Simson retired from acting in the late 1970s, but continued to work as a choreographer until her death in 1992. She is remembered as one of Germany's most talented and versatile performers.
Elfie Dugall
Elfie Dugall (February 14, 1920 Berlin-) a.k.a. Elfriede Dugall is a German actor.
Dugall started her career in the German film industry in the 1930s and went on to become a prominent actor in the country's film industry. She acted in films such as "Mutterliebe" (1939), "Die Schwester vom Roten Kreuz" (1952), and "Wenn wir alle Engel wären" (1956). Dugall's acting skills were appreciated by critics and audiences alike, and she was widely regarded as one of the most talented actors of her time. Despite being active in the industry for several decades, Dugall retired from acting in the early 1960s and lived a quiet life outside of the spotlight.
Elfie Beyer
Elfie Beyer (August 6, 1920 Sebnitz-November 18, 1989) also known as Elfriede Huhn was a German actor.
Throughout her career, Elfie Beyer appeared in numerous German films and television shows. She made her acting debut in the film "Zwielicht" in 1936 and went on to star in several other films such as "Die Feuerzangenbowle" and "Der Mann, der Sherlock Holmes war". Beyer was also known for her theater performances, particularly for her role in the play "Der Hauptmann von Köpenick" which she performed for several years. In addition to her acting career, Beyer was actively involved in social and political issues and was a member of the Communist Party of Germany. Her activism led to her being blacklisted by the Nazi regime, resulting in her arrest and imprisonment for several months. After World War II, Beyer continued to act in films and theater and remained politically active until her death in 1989.