German actresses who deceased at age 66
Here are 6 famous actresses from Germany died at 66:
Charlotte Ander
Charlotte Ander (August 14, 1902 Berlin-August 5, 1969 Berlin) otherwise known as Charlotte Perry-Ander or Charlotte Andersch was a German actor.
She began her acting career in the 1920s, appearing in several silent films. In the 1930s, she became a popular actress in Nazi propaganda films, with her most well-known role being in the 1934 film "Hans Westmar", which glorified a Nazi martyr. After World War II, she continued to act in films and on stage, but her career suffered due to her involvement in the Nazi regime. In 1955, she was able to make a comeback with a role in the film "Egon, der Frauenheld" and acted regularly until her death in 1969. She was married to the film director Harald Paulsen from 1935 until his death in 1960.
Read more about Charlotte Ander on Wikipedia »
Marion Michael
Marion Michael (October 17, 1940 Königsberg-October 13, 2007 Gartz) also known as Marion Ilonka Michaela Delonge was a German singer and actor.
She died in heart failure.
Marion Michael began her career in entertainment in the 1960s as a singer, releasing popular songs such as "Pack die Badehose ein" and "Heute male ich dein Bild, Cindy-Lou". She also acted in several German films, most notably in "Die Halbstarken" and "Ohne Krimi geht die Mimi nie ins Bett".
In the 1970s, Michael moved to the United States where she continued her singing career, performing in Las Vegas and other venues. She also appeared in a number of American TV shows and films, including "The Love Boat" and "Airport 1975".
Michael later returned to Germany, where she continued to perform and appear in films and TV shows. She was known for her striking looks and vibrant personality, and remained a beloved figure in the entertainment industry until her death in 2007 at the age of 66.
Read more about Marion Michael on Wikipedia »
Käthe Dorsch
Käthe Dorsch (December 29, 1890 Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz-December 25, 1957 Vienna) a.k.a. Käte Dorsch or Katharina Dorsch was a German actor.
She started her career in Munich and later moved to Berlin where she became a prominent figure in the German theater scene. Dorsch was known for her versatility and ability to play a wide range of roles. She starred in numerous productions, including plays by Shakespeare and Goethe. Dorsch also appeared in films, making her debut in 1931. Despite being offered roles by Hollywood studios, she refused to work in Nazi Germany and was subsequently banned from performing. She moved to Austria and continued to act there until her death in 1957. Dorsch is remembered as one of the greatest German actresses of the 20th century.
Read more about Käthe Dorsch on Wikipedia »
Heidi Genée
Heidi Genée (October 22, 1938 Berlin-September 26, 2005 Munich) also known as Heidi Rente or Heidi Genee was a German film director, screenwriter, film editor, television director, film producer, actor and television editor.
Heidi Genée began her career in the film industry in the 1960s as a script girl on various film sets. She later moved on to work as a film editor and eventually moved into directing and producing films. In the early 1970s, she co-founded her own film production company, called Xenon Film.
Throughout her career, Genée worked on a wide range of film and television projects, including both dramatic films and documentaries. Some of her most well-known films include "Der Hauptdarsteller", "Das Land hinter dem Regenbogen" and "Herzbeben". She also directed several television series, including "Tatort" and "Der Bulle von Tölz".
Genée was known for her strong visual style and her ability to capture complex emotions on film. She was highly respected in the German film industry and was awarded several prizes throughout her career, including the Bavarian Film Award and the Adolf Grimme Award.
In addition to her work in film, Genée was also involved in theater and performed on stage in various productions. She passed away in 2005 at the age of 67 in Munich, Germany.
Read more about Heidi Genée on Wikipedia »
Betty Astor
Betty Astor (April 21, 1905 Germany-April 5, 1972 Berlin) was a German actor.
She began her acting career in the 1920s in Berlin theaters and soon transitioned to film, appearing in her first movie in 1927. Astor became known for her roles in Austrian and German films throughout the 1930s and 1940s, often playing supporting characters, such as the best friend or comedic relief. In the 1950s, she began to transition to television, appearing in productions such as "Tatort" and "Polizeiinspektion 1." Astor continued to act until her death in 1972 at the age of 66. Despite her lengthy career, she is also remembered for her private life as being married to Nazi propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels' younger brother, Hans, from 1936 until his death in 1945.
Read more about Betty Astor on Wikipedia »
Ruth Niehaus
Ruth Niehaus (July 11, 1928 Krefeld-September 24, 1994 Hamburg) a.k.a. Ruth Lissner was a German actor. Her child is Imogen.
Niehaus began her acting career in the late 1940s and went on to become a prominent figure in German cinema during the 1950s and 60s. She appeared in more than 60 films, including "Der Verlorene" (The Lost One) directed by Peter Lorre and "Hunde, Wollt Ihr Ewig Leben" (Dogs, Do You Want to Live Forever?) directed by Frank Wisbar. Niehaus was also a successful theater actress and received critical acclaim for her performances in productions such as "The Lady of the Camellias" and "Mother Courage and Her Children." In her later years, Niehaus suffered from health issues and retired from acting in 1985. She passed away in 1994 at the age of 66.
Read more about Ruth Niehaus on Wikipedia »