Swiss movie stars died at 78
Here are 2 famous actresses from Switzerland died at 78:
Dorothea Wieck
Dorothea Wieck (January 3, 1908 Davos-February 19, 1986 Berlin) was a Swiss actor.
She started her early career as a stage actress performing in various theaters around Berlin. She soon became a prominent figure in German cinema during the 1920s and 1930s, appearing in numerous successful films such as "M - Eine Stadt sucht einen Mörder" (1931) and "Der Schimmelreiter" (1934). She also gained international recognition for her role as Frau von Rauffenstein in the French film "La Grande Illusion" (1937).
After the Second World War, Wieck continued to act in films and TV shows. She became particularly known for her roles in East German cinema, appearing in films such as "Der Untertan" (1951) and "Die Geschichte vom kleinen Muck" (1953). She also appeared in several West German productions including "Der Prozeß" (1962) and "Das Mädchen mit den schmalen Hüften" (1963).
Wieck continued to act on stage throughout her career and was honored with several awards for her contributions to the performing arts. She was also an active member of the East German Academy of Arts.
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Charlotte Susa
Charlotte Susa (March 1, 1898 Klaipėda-July 28, 1976 Basel) otherwise known as Charlotte Wegmüller or Charlotta Wegmüller was a Swiss actor and singer.
Susa was born in Klaipeda, Lithuania, and grew up in Switzerland. She started her career as a performer in the 1920s and became a prominent stage actress in Switzerland and Germany during the 1930s. Her acting talents led her to appear in numerous productions, including films.
Throughout her career, Susa also performed as a singer and dancer, and her talents in these areas were well-received by audiences. She recorded several songs in the 1920s and 1930s, and her recordings remain popular to this day.
During World War II, Susa lived in Switzerland and continued to perform in various productions. She died in Basel in 1976, leaving behind a legacy as a talented actor and entertainer who contributed to the cultural scene in Switzerland and beyond.
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