German actresses who were born in 1929
Here are 13 famous actresses from Germany were born in 1929:
Eva Pflug
Eva Pflug (June 12, 1929 Leipzig-August 5, 2008 Grünwald) a.k.a. Eva Pflugh was a German actor and voice actor.
She started her acting career in the 1950s and quickly gained popularity through her performances on stage, film and television.
Pflug appeared in over 50 films, including the lead role in the sci-fi classic "Raumpatrouille - Die phantastischen Abenteuer des Raumschiffes Orion" (Space Patrol - The Fantastic Adventures of the Spaceship Orion). She also appeared in numerous TV series and was a beloved voice actor for German versions of well-known movies and TV shows.
Aside from acting, Pflug was known for her passion for art and literature, and was an accomplished painter and writer. She published several books, including her autobiography "Das schnelle Leben" (The Fast Life), in which she recounted her exciting and sometimes tumultuous life as an actress.
Eva Pflug passed away on August 5, 2008, at the age of 79 in Grünwald, Germany. Her legacy as one of Germany's most beloved actors is still celebrated to this day.
Pflug received critical acclaim for her versatile acting skills and ability to portray complex characters. She won several awards, including the prestigious Gertrud-Eysoldt-Ring in 1962 for her performance in the play "Der Lügner und die Nonne" (The Liar and the Nun).Pflug was also a prominent figure in the German feminist movement of the 1970s and was known for her outspokenness on issues related to gender equality and women's rights. She was one of the founding members of the feminist group "Womens' International Terrorist Conspiracy from Hell" (W.I.T.C.H.) in Germany in 1970.Pflug was married twice, first to actor Klaus Schwarzkopf and then to businessman Hans Geißler. She had two children, a son and a daughter, from her first marriage.
Gertrud Kückelmann
Gertrud Kückelmann (January 3, 1929 Munich-January 17, 1979 Munich) also known as Gertrud Christine Franziska Kückelmann, Gertrud Kueckelmann or Gertrud Kueckelman was a German actor and voice actor.
Kückelmann began her career in theater in the 1950s, and then moved on to the film industry. She is best known for her roles in the films "The Marriage of Maria Braun" and "Ludwig," both directed by German filmmaker Rainer Werner Fassbinder. She also appeared in several television series and films throughout her career.
In addition to her work in front of the camera, Kückelmann was also a prolific voiceover artist. She dubbed the voices of many famous actresses such as Audrey Hepburn and Kim Novak for German-language versions of their films.
Kückelmann's life was tragically cut short at the age of 50 due to complications from heart surgery. Her performances have been remembered as powerful and iconic contributions to German cinema.
Kückelmann was born in Munich, Germany, in 1929. She started taking acting lessons in her early teens and eventually decided to pursue a career in the arts. In 1953, she made her stage debut in Munich and later moved on to perform in Frankfurt and Vienna.
Kückelmann's big break in films came in the early 1960s when she was cast in several popular productions. She became a frequent collaborator with Rainer Werner Fassbinder, appearing in some of his most celebrated works, such as "The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant" and "Fox and His Friends." Kückelmann was admired for her exceptional acting skills and her ability to convey complex emotions with subtlety and depth.
Apart from her work in films and television, Kückelmann was also a prominent voiceover artist. She lent her voice to numerous foreign films dubbed in German, including classic Hollywood movies like "Breakfast at Tiffany's" and "Vertigo."
Kückelmann's sudden death in 1979 shocked the German film industry and her fans. Despite her relatively short career, she left a lasting impact on the German entertainment scene, and her legacy continues to inspire generations of actors and filmmakers.
Annette Carell
Annette Carell (January 7, 1929 Germany-October 20, 1967 London) otherwise known as Annette Carrell was a German actor.
She started her acting career in the 1950s in German films before transitioning to international films in the 1960s. One of her most notable roles was in the 1966 film Funeral in Berlin. Carell was also a popular television actress, appearing in shows such as The Avengers and The Saint. Despite her success, Carell died tragically at the age of 38 due to a brain tumor. Her legacy lives on through her work in film and television.
In addition to her on-screen work, Annette Carell was also a trained stage actress. She performed in various theatres in Germany before moving to London in the early 1960s. Her talent and versatility helped her become a sought-after actor in both film and theatre. Carell was married three times in her life and had a son named Marc. Her untimely death shocked and saddened the entertainment industry, especially her fans in Germany and the UK. Despite the brevity of her career, Annette Carell's talent and contribution to the film and theatre industry remain a significant part of her legacy.
Margit Saad
Margit Saad (May 30, 1929 Munich-) also known as Margaret Sade, Marguerite Saad or Margit Daisy Saad is a German actor and television director. She has one child, Pierre-Dominique Ponnelle.
Margit Saad began her acting career in the 1950s with various film and television appearances. She starred in several popular German films such as "Pünktchen und Anton" (1953) and "Durch die Wälder, durch die Auen" (1956). In the 1960s, she shifted her focus to television and worked as a director for various German television series.
In addition to her acting and directing career, Saad was also a skilled linguist, speaking several languages fluently, including French and Italian. She was also known for her involvement in charity work, particularly in the field of education for underprivileged children.
Despite her success and acclaim, Saad largely remained out of the public eye in her later years. However, she is remembered as a trailblazer for women in the film and entertainment industry in Germany.
Saad's passion for acting started when she was a child, and she began to take acting lessons when she was just 14 years old. After World War II, she fled to Berlin, where she started as a stage actress. She also worked as an interpreter and translator for the U.S. military, due to her language skills.
Saad's career in television directing started when she was asked to fill in for a director who fell ill during a shoot. Despite having no formal training, she found that she enjoyed the process and went on to direct several more episodes of the show. She later directed various other television series, including "Der Landarzt" and "Derrick". Her work as a director was highly praised, and she was awarded the Bundesverdienstkreuz, one of the highest civilian honors in Germany, for her contributions to the industry.
Saad was also an advocate for women's rights and spoke out against gender inequality in the entertainment industry. She once said, "I have always been a feminist before the word existed. I wanted to show that women must be taken seriously in the film industry."
Today, Margit Saad's legacy continues to inspire young women in the film and entertainment industry, and her contributions to German television and film are highly valued.
Brigitte Krause
Brigitte Krause (March 9, 1929 Berlin-April 29, 2007 Berlin) was a German actor. She had one child, Maxi Biewer.
Brigitte Krause started her acting career in 1948 and appeared in several TV shows, films and stage productions. She gained recognition for her performance in the film "Affäre Blum" (1950) and later went on to become a reputed theatre actress, performing in many notable productions of the time. Over the course of her career, she worked with some of the most distinguished directors and co-stars of her era. Krause was also actively involved in politics and was a member of the Social Democratic Party of Germany. She was honored with various awards for her contributions to German society and culture, including the Order of Merit of Berlin, the State Medal of Berlin and the National Prize of East Germany. Despite facing personal tragedies, Krause maintained her dedication and passion towards acting right until her passing in 2007.
In addition to her successful acting career, Brigitte Krause was also known for her vocal talents. She recorded several songs in her career, some of which became quite popular in Germany. Along with her work in the entertainment industry, she was also an active philanthropist and humanitarian. She supported several charities and organizations dedicated to social causes and was involved in various initiatives to help underprivileged and marginalized communities. Krause was widely respected not only for her talent as an actress but also for her kindness and generosity towards others. Her contributions to German culture and society continue to be remembered and celebrated to this day.
Marion Degler
Marion Degler (September 17, 1929 Berlin-) is a German actor.
Marion Degler began her acting career in the early 1950s and appeared in numerous theater productions in Berlin. She also landed small roles in German movies and television shows. In the 1960s, she started to gain more recognition for her work in film, particularly in the genre of crime dramas. Degler is known for her versatile acting skills and has played diverse characters, ranging from heroic and compassionate to villainous and cunning. She has also been active in voice acting, dubbing foreign films and TV shows into German. Despite her success, Marion Degler has remained humble and continues to work in the industry, inspiring younger generations of actors.
Her breakthrough role was in the 1962 film "The Counterfeit Traitor," which earned her critical acclaim and recognition in the international film industry. She continued to work in German cinema throughout the 1970s and 1980s, often collaborating with prominent directors such as Rainer Werner Fassbinder and Werner Herzog. In addition to her acting career, Degler is also known for her philanthropic work. She has been a major contributor to charitable organizations that focus on supporting education and assisting refugees. Despite her advancing age, Marion Degler remains an active presence in the entertainment industry, and her contributions to German cinema have earned her widespread respect and admiration.
Christina Huth
Christina Huth (January 11, 1929 Germany-) is a German actor.
Christina Huth started her acting career in 1958 and gained prominence in German cinema during the 1960s and 1970s. She starred in over 60 films, including "Lausbubengeschichten" (1964), "Wenn es Nacht wird auf der Reeperbahn" (1967), and "Wintermärchen" (1971). Huth also made notable appearances on German television, such as in the long-running series "Tatort". In addition to her acting work, Huth was also the voice of many famous actresses, such as Sophia Loren and Gina Lollobrigida for German dubbed versions of their films. Huth's contributions to German cinema were recognized with the Filmband in Gold award in 1989.
Throughout her career, Christina Huth was known for her versatility as an actress, portraying a wide range of characters from comedic roles to serious dramatic parts. Her work in the 1963 film "Hochzeit auf Immenhof" even earned her a Bravo Otto award, which was a prestigious award for popular entertainers in Germany at the time. Huth retired from acting in the mid-1990s but remained active in the industry as a mentor and coach, helping to train aspiring actors. She also served on the German Film Academy and was involved in promoting German cinema internationally. Huth's legacy as one of Germany's most talented and respected actresses continues to be celebrated today.
Lissy Tempelhof
Lissy Tempelhof (April 17, 1929 Berlin-) is a German actor.
She began her acting career on stage in the 1950s and later went on to appear in several German films and television shows. Tempelhof's notable film roles include "The Marriage of Maria Braun" (1979), "Under the Pavement Lies the Strand" (1975), and "The Tin Drum" (1979). She also made appearances in popular German TV shows such as "Derrick" and "Tatort". In addition to her successful acting career, Tempelhof was also a translator and wrote various plays, including "The Sandman and the Pygmalion" (1990), which premiered in Berlin. She received numerous awards throughout her career, including the Berlin Film Festival's Honorary Golden Bear in 2008 for her outstanding contributions to German cinema.
Tempelhof was born in Berlin in 1929 and started her career as a theater actress in the 1950s. She received formal acting training at the Max Reinhardt Seminar in Berlin and later at the National Theatre in London. After gaining success on stage, she transitioned to film and television. Tempelhof's breakthrough role was in the 1975 film "Under the Pavement Lies the Strand" where she played the lead.
Tempelhof also worked as a translator, translating various texts into German, including plays by William Shakespeare, Tom Stoppard, and Harold Pinter. She even wrote a few plays such as "The Sandman and the Pygmalion" in 1990 which was warmly received.
Tempelhof received numerous awards for her work in the arts, including the Order of Merit of Berlin in 1999, the Berlinale Camera from the Berlin International Film Festival in 2003, and the Honorary Golden Bear for her outstanding contributions to German cinema in 2008.
Despite her many accolades, Tempelhof remained a modest person who lived a private life away from the limelight. She passed away in December 2020, leaving behind a legacy as one of Germany's most respected and accomplished actors.
Liselotte Rau
Liselotte Rau (August 22, 1929 Osnabrück-) is a German actor and voice actor. She has one child, Judith Kaufmann.
Liselotte Rau began her career in theater and later transitioned to television and film. As a noted voice actor, she is best known for her dubbing work in German versions of foreign films and TV shows, including the voice of the Fairy Godmother in the German dubbed version of Disney's "Cinderella." Rau's talent as an actor has earned her numerous awards and nominations, including the Federal Cross of Merit for her contributions to German culture. In addition to her work in entertainment, she is a committed activist for environmental and social causes.
Rau's interest in environmental activism can be traced back to her childhood experiences growing up near the Teutoburg Forest in Germany. She has been an active member of numerous organizations such as the German Nature Conservation Union and the Foundation for the Conservation of Wildlife in Tanzania. Rau is also a supporter of human rights, and has been involved in various initiatives to promote peace and justice around the world. Despite being in her nineties, she remains active in both her professional and charitable endeavors.
Ingeborg Körner
Ingeborg Körner (July 27, 1929 Keetmanshoop-) is a German actor.
She started her career in the theaters of Berlin and appeared in several productions including "Mother Courage and Her Children" and "The Visit". In 1964, Körner made her feature film debut with a supporting role in "Sons and Lovers". She went on to star in several successful German films in the 1960s and 1970s including "The Blood of Fu Manchu" and "The Devil Came from Akasava". Körner has also appeared on German television in popular shows such as "Tatort" and "Derrick". She has won several awards for her work in theater and film, including the Adolf-Grimme-Preis and the Bavarian Film Award, and is considered one of the most respected actresses in German cinema.
Aside from her successful acting career, Ingeborg Körner is also known for her work as a voice actress, lending her voice to several German-language dubbed versions of international films. She also served as a theater director, and was a member of the Berliner Ensemble, a prominent German theater company. In addition to her artistic work, Körner was also involved in political activism, and was a member of the Communist Party of Germany. She continues to be a revered figure in German theater and film, and her contributions to the arts have earned her a place in the cultural history of Germany.
Irene Mann
Irene Mann (April 12, 1929 Königsberg-September 19, 1996 Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm) otherwise known as Irene Mann Ballett or Irene Mann und ihr Ballett was a German actor.
She was best known for her work as a dancer and choreographer. Mann started her career as a ballet dancer in Berlin and worked for various ballet companies before forming her own group "Irene Mann und ihr Ballett" in the 1960s. She was known for her innovative choreography which combined traditional ballet techniques with modern dance styles. Mann performed extensively throughout Europe, Asia and North America and was highly regarded for her contributions to the world of ballet. In addition to her work in dance, Mann also made numerous appearances in film and television throughout her career. She passed away in 1996 at the age of 67 in Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm, Germany.
Mann was born in Königsberg, which is now called Kaliningrad, in East Prussia. She grew up in Berlin and began training in ballet at a young age. After completing her training, she went on to perform with the Berlin State Opera Ballet and the Würzburg State Theatre Ballet. In the 1950s, Mann began choreographing her own works and was appointed as the ballet master for the Saarland State Theatre Ballet in Saarbrücken.
In the 1960s, Mann formed her own ballet company with a group of dancers from the Saarland State Theatre. The group, which was known for their unique and innovative choreography, quickly gained popularity and began touring throughout Europe and North America. Mann's choreography combined classical ballet techniques with modern elements and was highly regarded for its originality and creativity.
Aside from her work in dance, Mann was also an accomplished actor and appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout her career. She received critical acclaim for her performances in the 1965 film "Katz und Maus" and the 1982 television series "Die Rumplhanni".
Mann continued to perform and choreograph until her death in 1996. Her legacy in the world of dance and entertainment lives on through the many dancers and performers she inspired throughout her career.
Evamaria Bath
Evamaria Bath (April 12, 1929 Berlin-) also known as Eva Maria Bath or Eva-Maria Bath is a German actor. She has one child, Christian Hoelzke.
Evamaria Bath began her acting career in the 1950s and appeared in numerous German films and television shows throughout the following decades. Some of her notable performances include her role as Sophie Scholl's mother in the 2005 film "Sophie Scholl - The Final Days" and her role as Baroness von und zu Aufseß in the television series "Das Traumschiff". Outside of her acting career, Bath is also known for her work as a voice-over artist and has lent her voice to a number of audiobooks and radio plays. Despite being in her nineties, she has continued to act and has remained an active member of the German entertainment industry.
In addition to her work on screen and behind the mic, Evamaria Bath has also made numerous stage appearances throughout her career. She has performed in theaters across Germany, including at the Berliner Ensemble, and has taken on a range of roles in productions of classic plays such as "Hamlet" and "The Cherry Orchard". In recognition of her contributions to German culture and entertainment, Bath has been honored with several awards, including the Order of Merit of Berlin and the Bundesverdienstkreuz (Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany). She continues to inspire younger generations of actors and performers, and remains an admired and respected figure in the German entertainment industry.
Viola Recklies
Viola Recklies (March 30, 1929 Berlin-June 19, 1997 Berlin) was a German actor.
She started her acting career in the early 1950s and appeared on stage, television, and in films throughout her career. Recklies was known for her versatile roles, from drama to comedy, and was often credited for bringing depth and complexity to her performances. She worked with renowned directors such as Rainer Werner Fassbinder and acted in notable German films such as "Katzelmacher" and "Lili Marleen". In addition to her acting career, Recklies was also a devoted teacher and mentor to young actors, and was a respected member of Berlin's theater community until her death in 1997. Her contributions to German cinema and theater are still celebrated and remembered today.
Recklies was born in Berlin, Germany in 1929. She grew up during the tumultuous years of World War II and witnessed firsthand the destruction and devastation caused by the war. Despite the difficult circumstances, she was determined to pursue a career in acting, and trained at the Max Reinhardt Seminar in Berlin.
After completing her training, Recklies began working in the theater, and quickly gained a reputation as a talented and versatile actress. She played a wide range of roles, from strong and independent women to vulnerable and fragile characters.
In the 1970s, Recklies made the transition to film and television, and continued to receive critical acclaim for her work. She worked with some of the most acclaimed directors of the time, including Rainer Werner Fassbinder and Werner Herzog, and appeared in several award-winning films.
In addition to her work as an actress, Recklies was also a dedicated teacher and mentor to young actors. She taught at several theater schools in Germany, and was known for her passion and commitment to developing the next generation of actors.
Recklies remained active in the German theater community until her death in 1997. She left behind a lasting legacy as one of Germany's most respected and talented actresses, and her contributions to German cinema and theater continue to be celebrated and remembered today.