German actresses who deceased in 2006
Here are 2 famous actresses from Germany died in 2006:
Renate Brausewetter
Renate Brausewetter (October 1, 1905 Málaga-August 20, 2006 Linz am Rhein) also known as Renate Wagner-Brausewetter was a German actor. Her child is called Rudolf Wagner.
Renate Brausewetter began her acting career in the early 1920s and appeared in over 60 films throughout her career. Some of her most notable films include "Das Tagebuch einer Verlorenen" (The Diary of a Lost Girl) in 1929, and "Frisco-Express" in 1939. She also acted in various stage productions and was a member of a theater company in Vienna in the 1930s.
During World War II, Brausewetter was briefly imprisoned by the Gestapo for her anti-Nazi beliefs. After the war, she continued to act in films and on stage until her retirement in the early 1980s. In 1995, she was awarded the Cross of Honor for Science and Art by the Austrian government for her contributions to the arts.
Aside from her career in acting, Brausewetter was also an accomplished painter and sculptor. She married the artist and writer Rudolf Wagner-Régeny in 1945, and the couple had one son together.
Brausewetter passed away in 2006 at the age of 100, leaving behind a legacy as one of Germany's most respected and well-known actors.
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Elisabeth Volkmann
Elisabeth Volkmann (March 16, 1936 Essen-July 27, 2006 Munich) also known as Volkmann, Elisabeth was a German actor.
Known for her versatile acting skills, Elisabeth Volkmann began her career in the 1950s working at the theater. She made her breakthrough in the entertainment industry during the 1960s as a voice actor and later became a screen actor. Volkmann appeared in numerous films and television series, becoming a regular face on German screens. She was also known for her voice work in numerous animated series and films. In addition to her acting career, Volkmann was also a successful singer and released several chart-topping singles in the 1970s. Despite facing personal and professional challenges throughout her life, Elisabeth Volkmann remains a beloved figure in German popular culture.
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