German actresses who deceased in 1982
Here are 6 famous actresses from Germany died in 1982:
Romy Schneider
Romy Schneider (September 23, 1938 Vienna-May 29, 1982 7th arrondissement) otherwise known as Rosemarie Magdalena Albach-Retty, Rosemarie Magdalena Albach, Romy Schneider-Albach, Rosemarie Magdalena Schneider, Romy Albach-Retty, Puppele, miss worried, Rosemarie Magdelena Albach-Retty or Rosemarie Albach was a German actor. She had two children, Sarah Biasini and David Haubenstock.
Schneider began her career as an actor in the early 1950s and gained prominence after her role in "Sissi", a popular film in Europe in 1955. She went on to star in many successful films, including "The Trial", "Les Choses de la Vie", and "Ludwig". Her performances in these movies earned her critical acclaim and accolades from both audiences and critics alike.
Schneider's life was marked by personal tragedy, including the deaths of her son David and her former partner, actor Alain Delon's suicide attempt. She struggled with depression and alcoholism throughout her life, but continued to work in the film industry until her untimely death at age 43. Her legacy remains as an accomplished and talented actor, and a symbol of elegance and glamour in the golden age of European cinema.
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Hermine Sterler
Hermine Sterler (March 20, 1894 Stuttgart-May 25, 1982 Stuttgart) was a German actor.
She began her acting career as a teenager, studying at the theatre school of the Württembergisches Staatstheater in Stuttgart. In 1913, she made her professional debut at the theatre in Ulm, and soon after began performing in Berlin. Sterler gained critical acclaim for her performances on stage, particularly in productions of plays by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich Schiller.
She appeared in films in the 1920s and 1930s, including roles in “The Adventures of Sybil Brent”, “Die Abenteuerin von Tunis”, and “The Case of Prosecutor M”. However, her true passion was the theatre, and she continued to perform on stage throughout her career. Sterler was one of the few actresses at the time who could successfully move between classical and contemporary productions.
After World War II, Sterler became a founding member of The Stuttgarter Kammerspiele, a theater company based in Stuttgart, Germany. She continued to perform with the company until her retirement in 1967.
Sterler received numerous awards throughout her career, including the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany in 1969. She died in 1982 at the age of 88 in Stuttgart, where she had spent most of her life.
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Leni Stengel
Leni Stengel (September 12, 1901 Berlin-July 1, 1982 New York City) was a German actor.
She began her acting career during the Weimar Republic era, appearing in films such as Die Abenteuer eines Zehnmarkscheines and Die Herrin der Welt. Stengel, who was Jewish, fled Germany with her husband in 1933 due to the rise of the Nazi party. She continued her acting career in Hollywood, appearing in films such as The Young Lions and The World of Suzie Wong. In addition to her film work, Stengel also acted in several stage productions, including the Broadway production of Twentieth Century. Throughout her career, Stengel worked with notable directors such as John Huston and George Cukor. She retired from acting in the late 1960s and spent her remaining years in New York City.
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Lotte Stein
Lotte Stein (January 12, 1894 Berlin-September 20, 1982 Munich) was a German actor.
She made her stage debut in 1914 and became a leading lady in Berlin theaters during the 1920s. Stein appeared in over 80 films, including the silent movie classic "The Joyless Street" (1925) by director G.W. Pabst. She was one of the few actresses that managed to transition from silent movies to sound films. One of her most popular films was the Nazi propaganda movie "Ich klage an" ("I Accuse") in 1941, a film that advocated euthanasia. After World War II, Stein was briefly interned by the Allies because of her affiliation with the Nazi regime. She resumed her acting career in the 1950s and performed in a number of productions until the 1970s. Stein was married to director Georg Wilhelm Pabst from 1930 to 1935.
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Sabine Peters
Sabine Peters (December 29, 1912 Berlin-October 10, 1982 Munich) was a German actor. She had one child, Brigitte Fassbaender.
Sabine Peters made her acting debut in 1934 with the film "The Four Musketeers." She went on to star in over 50 films and was considered one of the most popular German actresses of the 1930s and 1940s. In addition to her film work, Peters also performed on stage in both Germany and Austria. After World War II, she continued to act in films and television until her retirement in the late 1970s. Peters was married twice, first to the actor Rudolf Prack and then to the conductor and composer Karl Böhm. She passed away in Munich in 1982 at the age of 69.
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Valerie Boothby
Valerie Boothby (October 18, 1906 Hamburg-April 14, 1982 Hamburg) was a German actor.
She began her acting career in the 1920s and went on to have a successful career in German theater, film, and television. Boothby appeared in over 60 films throughout her career, including "Münchhausen" (1943) and "Ludwig II" (1955), both directed by Austrian filmmaker Ernst Marischka. She also appeared in the popular German television series "Die fünfte Kolonne" (The Fifth Column) in the 1960s. In addition to acting, Boothby was also a talented dancer and choreographer, and worked as a choreographer for several productions in the 1930s. Despite her success as an actor and dancer, Boothby always remained true to her Hamburg roots, and continued to perform in local theaters in her hometown throughout her career.
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