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German actresses who deceased in 1981

Here are 8 famous actresses from Germany died in 1981:

Vera-Ellen

Vera-Ellen (February 16, 1921 Norwood-August 30, 1981 Los Angeles) a.k.a. Vera-Ellen Westmeyer Rohe, Vera Ellen, Bunny or Vera Ellen Westmeier Rohe was a German actor and dancer. Her child is called Victoria Ellen Rothschild.

Vera-Ellen started her career as a dancer on Broadway in the 1930s and went on to become a successful film actress and dancer in the 1940s and 1950s. She is best known for her roles in musical films such as "On the Town," "White Christmas," and "Damn Yankees." Vera-Ellen was known for her incredible dance skills and her ability to perform complex dance numbers with ease. She was also known for her petite frame, standing at only 5'4". Vera-Ellen retired from the entertainment industry in 1957 at the age of 36, but her legacy as an actress and dancer continues to inspire many today. She passed away in 1981 at the age of 60 from cancer.

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Hede Massing

Hede Massing (January 6, 1900 Vienna-March 8, 1981 Washington Square Park) a.k.a. Hedwig Tune, Hede Gumperz, Redhead, Hede Eisler or Hedwig Thune was a German journalist and actor.

She is best known for her involvement in the Soviet espionage network in the United States during the 1930s. She was recruited by Soviet spy Arnold Deutsch, along with her husband, to spy on American government officials and recruit sources in political circles. Massing was eventually arrested for espionage and agreed to cooperate with the authorities in exchange for a lighter sentence. She provided crucial evidence in several espionage trials, including that of her husband, and later wrote a memoir detailing her experiences as a spy. Massing also had a successful career as an actor in Austria and Germany before her involvement in espionage.

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Edith Schultze-Westrum

Edith Schultze-Westrum (December 30, 1904 Mainz-Kastel-March 20, 1981 Munich) otherwise known as Edith Schulze-Westrum was a German actor, voice actor, screenwriter and film director. Her children are called Thomas Schultze-Westrum and Regine Schelkopf.

Edith Schulze-Westrum began her acting career in 1928, and over the course of her career, she appeared in almost 60 films. She was best known for her roles in movies such as "Münchhausen" (1943), "Die Drei von der Tankstelle" (1930), and "Achtung! Feind hört mit!" (1940). Along with acting, she also worked as a screenwriter and film director. In fact, she was the first woman to direct a German feature film after World War II with the 1959 film "Die Tausend Augen des Dr. Mabuse" (The Thousand Eyes of Dr. Mabuse). Edith Schulze-Westrum was known for her versatility as an actress, often playing both comedic and dramatic roles. She remained active in the film industry until her death in 1981.

Tatjana Sais

Tatjana Sais (January 28, 1910 Frankfurt-February 26, 1981 Berlin) was a German actor.

She began her acting career in the 1930s, appearing in several films such as "Tanzmusik" (1935) and "Spiel an Bord" (1936) before taking a hiatus during World War II. After the war, Sais returned to acting and became a renowned stage actor, working at prestigious theaters such as the Berliner Ensemble and the Deutsches Theater. Some of her notable film roles include "Ciske de Rat" (1955) and "Die Ehe des Herrn Mississippi" (1961). Throughout her career, Sais was praised for her versatility and range as an actor, and was honored with several awards, including the National Prize of East Germany in 1965. She passed away in 1981 in Berlin at the age of 71.

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Jessie Rindom

Jessie Rindom (October 4, 1903 Rostock-January 8, 1981 Copenhagen) also known as Jessie Lauring was a German actor. She had one child, Bertel Lauring.

Jessie Rindom was born in Germany but later moved to Denmark, where she became a successful actor under the name Jessie Lauring. She acted in several Danish films, including "The Red Meadows" and "The Sun Rises Again". In addition to her career in acting, she was also a writer and translated many works from German into Danish. In 1953, she was awarded the Holberg Medal for her contributions to Danish literature. Besides her son Bertel Lauring, she also had a daughter named Rita Jarl. Jessie Rindom's legacy was honored by the Danish film industry in 1999 when she was posthumously awarded the Bodil Special Award for her lifelong contribution to Danish cinema.

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Jutta Jol

Jutta Jol (February 4, 1896 Metz-October 26, 1981 Berlin) was a German actor.

Jol began her acting career in the early 1920s, and over the course of her career, she appeared in over 100 films. She was best known for her roles in German silent films like "The Oath of Stephan Huller" (1921) and "The Holy Lie" (1922). She also appeared in several films during the Nazi era, but after World War II, she struggled to find work as a result of her association with the regime. Nonetheless, Jol continued to act in theater productions and eventually found work in television. In addition to her acting career, Jol was also a talented singer and dancer, and she performed in several musical revues throughout Europe. She passed away in Berlin at the age of 85.

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Margarete Lanner

Margarete Lanner (February 17, 1896 Hamburg-November 27, 1981 Vienna) a.k.a. Marga Lanner, Margarete Langlotz or Margaret Countess Aichelburg was a German actor.

She began her acting career in the late 1910s and became a prominent actress during the 1920s and 1930s in German cinema. Lanner acted in a variety of genres, including dramas, comedies, and thrillers. She worked with top directors such as Fritz Lang and played leading roles alongside well-known actors like Hans Albers.

During the Second World War, Lanner was blacklisted for her association with Jewish filmmakers and emigrated to Austria in 1941. There, she continued acting in films and theater productions until her retirement in the early 1960s. Lanner received numerous awards throughout her career, including the prestigious Austrian Cross of Honor for Science and Art. Additionally, she was one of the first German actors to appear on Austrian television, and her performances in several TV productions earned her wide acclaim.

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Alexa von Porembsky

Alexa von Porembsky (June 5, 1906 Sopron-August 18, 1981 Berlin) a.k.a. Alexa v. Porembska, Alexa v. Porembsky, Alexa von Porembski or Alexa von Poremski was a German actor.

She was born in Sopron, Hungary, and grew up bilingual in German and Hungarian. Von Porembsky began her acting career in Berlin in the late 1920s, performing in theaters and films. She appeared in over 40 films and worked with renowned filmmakers such as Max Ophüls and Fritz Lang. During the 1940s, she became a member of the Nazi Party and acted in films that promoted Nazi propaganda. After World War II, Von Porembsky was banned from acting for several years due to her association with the Nazi regime. She returned to the stage in the 1950s and continued to act in films and television until the early 1970s. In addition to acting, she also worked as a voice actress and dubbed foreign films into German. Alexa von Porembsky passed away in Berlin in 1981 at the age of 75.

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