German actresses who deceased in 2008
Here are 4 famous actresses from Germany died in 2008:
Marianne Kiefer
Marianne Kiefer (September 3, 1928 Dresden-January 4, 2008 Kreischa) was a German actor.
She began her acting career in 1947 at the Deutsches Theater in Berlin and went on to become a celebrated stage actress in Germany. Kiefer was also prominent on both the small and big screens, appearing in numerous films and TV shows throughout her career. Her notable film roles include "The Divided Heaven" (1964), "My Father, the Actor" (1982), and "Rosamunde Pilcher: Four Seasons: Winter Solstice" (2007). She was honored with numerous awards and accolades for her work, including the National Prize of East Germany and the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany. Kiefer died in 2008 at the age of 79.
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Eva Pflug
Eva Pflug (June 12, 1929 Leipzig-August 5, 2008 Grünwald) a.k.a. Eva Pflugh was a German actor and voice actor.
She started her acting career in the 1950s and quickly gained popularity through her performances on stage, film and television.
Pflug appeared in over 50 films, including the lead role in the sci-fi classic "Raumpatrouille - Die phantastischen Abenteuer des Raumschiffes Orion" (Space Patrol - The Fantastic Adventures of the Spaceship Orion). She also appeared in numerous TV series and was a beloved voice actor for German versions of well-known movies and TV shows.
Aside from acting, Pflug was known for her passion for art and literature, and was an accomplished painter and writer. She published several books, including her autobiography "Das schnelle Leben" (The Fast Life), in which she recounted her exciting and sometimes tumultuous life as an actress.
Eva Pflug passed away on August 5, 2008, at the age of 79 in Grünwald, Germany. Her legacy as one of Germany's most beloved actors is still celebrated to this day.
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Tamara Desni
Tamara Desni (October 22, 1913 Berlin-February 7, 2008 Valence, Tarn-et-Garonne) a.k.a. Tamara Brodsky was a German actor.
She was born to Russian-Jewish parents and raised in Berlin, Germany. Desni began her acting career in German films during the 1930s, appearing in both silent and sound films. In 1935, she moved to England and continued her acting career, appearing in British films and stage productions.
Desni gained popularity as a leading lady in a number of British films during the 1930s and 1940s, and was often cast in roles portraying exotic and glamorous women. She continued to act in films throughout the 1950s and 1960s, working in both British and European productions.
In addition to her acting career, Desni was known for her social and philanthropic work. She was involved in various charitable organizations and was awarded the Order of the British Empire for her contributions to the arts and charity.
Desni retired from acting in the 1970s and lived in France until her death in 2008.
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Wera Frydtberg
Wera Frydtberg (August 11, 1926 Freiburg im Breisgau-June 16, 2008 Munich) also known as Wera Urbach, Vera Frydtberg, Vera Friedberg or Vera Friedtberg was a German actor.
Wera Frydtberg was born to a Jewish family in Freiburg. She began her acting career in the 1940s and made her film debut in 1948 in the movie "The Last Night" directed by Josef von Baky. She went on to have a successful acting career in German films and television throughout the 1950s and 1960s appearing in over 50 films. Frydtberg was known for her versatile acting skills and range, and was able to transition between serious dramas and lighthearted comedies with ease. She was also a regular performer on German television, making appearances on popular shows such as "Tatort" and "Derrick". Frydtberg retired from acting in the 1990s and lived out the rest of her life in Munich. She passed away on June 16, 2008 at the age of 81.
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