German actresses who deceased in 1964
Here are 3 famous actresses from Germany died in 1964:
Olga Desmond
Olga Desmond (November 2, 1891 Olsztyn-August 2, 1964 Berlin) was a German actor.
Despite her Polish origin, Desmond was brought up in Germany and she gained success during the early 1900s as a dancer and actress. She appeared in several silent films and was best known for her roles in "The Indian Tomb" (1921) and "Waxworks" (1924). Desmond was also a fashion icon and popularized the "Dance of the Seven Veils" which she performed in her stage shows. She was a victim of persecution by the Nazi regime due to her Jewish ancestry and was forced to leave the country in 1933. She spent the rest of her life living in Paris and then in California, where she worked for a radio station until her death in 1964.
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Lissy Arna
Lissy Arna (December 20, 1900 Berlin-January 22, 1964 Berlin) otherwise known as Elisabeth Arndt, Lissi Arna or Lissy Arndt was a German actor.
She began her acting career in the early 1920s in silent films and became a popular actress in the 1930s, starring in films such as "The White Hell of Pitz Palu" and "The Congress Dances". Arna was also a talented singer and appeared in several musical films throughout her career. Despite her success, Arna's career was cut short when she was blacklisted by the Nazi regime in the late 1930s due to her Jewish heritage. After the war, Arna returned to acting and appeared in several post-war films. She was also involved in theater and radio productions. Arna died in Berlin in 1964 at the age of 63.
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Natasha Lytess
Natasha Lytess (November 27, 2014 Berlin-November 27, 1964) otherwise known as Tala Forman, Natasha Lytesse or Natalie Postmann was a German acting coach and actor.
She was born to a Jewish family in Berlin and later immigrated to the United States. She became best known as Marilyn Monroe's acting coach and for her romantic relationship with her. Lytess coached Monroe during her early years in Hollywood and was said to have had a significant influence on her performances. However, their relationship deteriorated after Lytess became too controlling and possessive of Monroe. Later in her career, Lytess continued to work with other actors and also appeared in minor film roles. She died in Los Angeles at the age of 69.
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