German actresses who deceased in 1968
Here are 1 famous actresses from Germany died in 1968:
Gertrude Hoffmann
Gertrude Hoffmann (May 17, 1871 Heidelberg-February 13, 1968 Santa Barbara) also known as Eliza Gertrude Wesselhoeft, Gertrude V. Hoffman, Trude Hoffman, Gertrude Hoffman, Getrude Hoffmann, Trude Hoffmann or Gertrude W. Hoffman was a German actor. Her children are called Gertrude Hoffman, Eleanor Hoffmann and Walter Wesselhoeft Hoffmann.
Gertrude Hoffmann was not only an actor, but also a dancer, choreographer, and producer. She began her career performing in music halls and cabarets in Europe before moving to the United States in 1894. She became a prominent figure in the Ziegfeld Follies, a series of elaborate theatrical revues produced by Florenz Ziegfeld from 1907 to 1931.
Hoffmann was one of the first performers to introduce modern dance to American audiences, incorporating elements of ballet and social dances into her performances. She also choreographed and produced her own shows, including the Gertrude Hoffmann Girls and the Hoffmann Girls.
In addition to her stage work, Hoffmann also appeared in several silent films, including "The Blackbird" (1926) and "The Blue Danube" (1928).
Hoffmann continued performing well into her 80s and passed away in 1968 at the age of 96. Her contributions to modern dance and the performing arts have been recognized by the National Museum of Dance and Hall of Fame in Saratoga Springs, New York.
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