German actresses who deceased in 1994
Here are 7 famous actresses from Germany died in 1994:
Marianne Hold
Marianne Hold (May 15, 1933 Pisz-September 11, 1994 Lugano) also known as Marianne Weiss was a German actor and singer. She had one child, Roderick Stafford.
Marianne Hold started her acting career in the late 1940s and became known for her roles in several German films in the 1950s and 1960s. She worked with renowned directors such as Rolf Thiele and Helmut Käutner.
Apart from acting, Hold was also a talented singer and had several hits in Germany during the 1960s. She even represented Germany in the 1962 Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Nur die Liebe lässt uns leben" (Only Love Lets Us Live), which finished in 7th place.
Hold's personal life was equally eventful. She was married three times, to actor Wolfgang Kieling, businessman James Farentino, and musician Trini Lopez. Her son, Roderick Stafford, followed in her footsteps and became an actor.
Marianne Hold passed away in 1994 in Lugano, Switzerland, at the age of 61. Her contributions to the German film and music industries have made her a beloved figure for many audiences, past and present.
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Nicole Brown Simpson
Nicole Brown Simpson (May 19, 1959 Frankfurt-June 12, 1994 Brentwood) a.k.a. Nicole Brown, Nicole Brown Baur or Nic was a German actor. Her children are called Sydney Brooke Simpson and Justin Ryan Simpson.
Correction: Nicole Brown Simpson was not a German actor. She was an American socialite and ex-wife of former NFL player O.J. Simpson.
Nicole Brown Simpson was born in Frankfurt, Germany on May 19, 1959, but grew up in Southern California. She met O.J. Simpson at a nightclub in 1977 and they were married in 1985. The couple had two children together, Sydney Brooke Simpson and Justin Ryan Simpson, before they divorced in 1992.
On June 12, 1994, Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman were brutally murdered outside her home in Brentwood, California. O.J. Simpson was arrested and tried for the murders, but was acquitted of criminal charges in a highly publicized trial.
Nicole Brown Simpson's death sparked a much-needed conversation about domestic violence and its impact on victims and their families. Since her death, her family has advocated for victims of domestic violence and worked to raise awareness of the issue through the Nicole Brown Foundation.
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Dolly Haas
Dolly Haas (April 29, 1910 Hamburg-September 16, 1994 New York City) a.k.a. Dorothy Clara Louise Haas, Dolly or Dorothy Clara Louise "Dolly" Haas was a German singer and actor. She had one child, Nina Hirschfeld.
Haas began her career in Germany, where she became a popular performer in both theatre and film. She appeared in more than 30 films during the 1930s and early 1940s. In 1933, she married the German documentary filmmaker John Brahm, who later worked in Hollywood. When the Nazis rose to power, Haas and Brahm left Germany for France and then England before finally settling in the United States in 1941.
In America, Haas continued to perform in film and theatre, as well as on television and in nightclubs. She appeared in several American films, including "Naked City" and "Fourteen Hours," and made numerous television appearances on popular shows such as "The Ed Sullivan Show" and "The Perry Como Show."
Haas was highly regarded for her singing talents, and she recorded several albums of popular songs in both German and English. She was also known for her comedic roles on stage and screen. Despite her success in America, Haas remained connected to her German roots and often performed German songs in her shows.
Haas remained active in show business throughout her life, continuing to perform and record music into her seventies. She passed away in New York City in 1994 at the age of 84.
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Margot Trooger
Margot Trooger (June 2, 1923 Rositz-April 24, 1994 Mörlenbach) also known as Margot Elfriede Schulze was a German actor. She had one child, Sabina Trooger.
Trooger began her acting career during the 1940s and quickly became a popular film and television actress in Germany. She is best known for her comedic roles in films such as "Der Etappenhase" and "Nicht zuhören, meine Damen". Trooger also appeared in numerous stage productions, including plays by Bertolt Brecht and Friedrich Dürrenmatt.
In addition to her acting work, Trooger was a committed activist for various social and political causes, including women's rights and environmentalism. She was a member of the Green Party and worked closely with the German environmental organization BUND.
Trooger passed away in 1994 at the age of 70 in Mörlenbach, Germany. She is remembered as one of Germany's most beloved and versatile actresses.
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Dina Gralla
Dina Gralla (January 15, 1905 Warsaw-November 11, 1994 Berlin) a.k.a. Dina Sventen was a German actor.
She was born in Warsaw, Poland and grew up in Berlin, Germany, where she began her acting career in the 1920s. Gralla appeared in over 100 films and television shows throughout her career, and was known for her roles in both dramatic and comedic productions. During the 1930s, she often played supporting roles in German films, including several directed by the renowned filmmaker Fritz Lang. Gralla's career was interrupted by World War II, during which she was forced to flee Germany and emigrate to the United States. After the war, she returned to Germany and resumed her acting career, appearing in numerous films and TV shows until her retirement in the 1980s. In addition to her acting work, Gralla was also a voice coach and taught at the Berlin University of the Arts. She passed away at the age of 89 in Berlin, Germany.
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Elga Andersen
Elga Andersen (February 2, 1935 Dortmund-December 7, 1994 New York City) a.k.a. Elga Andersen-Gimbel, Elga Anderson, Helga Anderson, Elga Hymen or Helga Hymen was a German actor, film producer, singer and model.
She began her career as a model and appeared on the cover of several popular magazines. She then transitioned into acting and starred in many films, including Federico Fellini's "La Dolce Vita" and Jean-Luc Godard's "Masculin Féminin". In addition to acting, she also had a successful career as a singer, releasing several albums throughout Europe. Andersen was also a film producer and produced "The Big Handicap" in 1974. Despite her successful career in Europe, she struggled to make a name for herself in Hollywood and moved to New York City in the 1970s to continue her work in the arts. Sadly, she passed away from cancer in 1994 at the age of 59.
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Ruth Niehaus
Ruth Niehaus (July 11, 1928 Krefeld-September 24, 1994 Hamburg) a.k.a. Ruth Lissner was a German actor. Her child is called Imogen.
Ruth Niehaus was born on July 11, 1928, in Krefeld, Germany. She began her acting career in the early 1950s, appearing in various films and television shows. Niehaus was known for her versatility in playing diverse roles in both dramatic and comedic films. She worked with renowned German directors such as Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Wim Wenders, and Volker Schlöndorff.
Aside from her work in film and television, Niehaus was also a successful stage actress, performing in numerous theater productions in Germany.
In 1994, Ruth Niehaus passed away at the age of 66 in Hamburg, Germany. She was survived by her daughter, Imogen, who also pursued a career in acting. Niehaus's legacy as an accomplished and versatile actress continues to inspire future generations of actors.
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