Swiss movie stars died in 1986
Here are 3 famous actresses from Switzerland died in 1986:
Lilli Palmer
Lilli Palmer (May 24, 1914 Poznań-January 27, 1986 Los Angeles) also known as Lillie Marie Peiser, Lilli Marie Peiser, Hermann Lissmann, Lily Palmer, Lillie Marie Periser or Lilli Peiser was a Swiss actor, screenwriter, singer, painter and author. She had one child, Carey Harrison.
Lilli Palmer began her acting career in Germany in the 1930s and then moved to the United Kingdom in 1933 to escape the rise of the Nazi party in her home country. She starred in many successful British and American films throughout the 1940s and 1950s, including "The Four Poster", "The House That Screamed", and "The Boys from Brazil".
In addition to acting, Palmer was also a talented screenwriter, writing the adaptations for several of her films. She also wrote a number of books, including her autobiography "Change Lobsters and Dance" and a memoir about her time in London during World War II called "With High Hopes".
Palmer was married to the English actor Rex Harrison from 1943 to 1956. They acted together in the 1961 film "The Four Poster". After her divorce from Harrison, she married the American actor Carlos Thompson in 1957, and they remained together until her death in 1986.
In addition to her prolific career in film and writing, Palmer was also a skilled painter and had several exhibitions of her artwork. She passed away in Los Angeles in 1986 at the age of 71.
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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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Lisi Mangold
Lisi Mangold (April 24, 1950 Böckten-January 4, 1986 Böckten) was a Swiss actor.
Lisi Mangold began her career in theater, starring in various productions in Switzerland and Germany. She eventually transitioned to film and television, appearing in several popular Swiss films and TV series. Mangold was known for her versatility as an actor, and often played both comedic and dramatic roles with ease. She was also a talented musician and frequently incorporated music into her performances. Tragically, Mangold's life was cut short when she died unexpectedly at the age of 35. Despite her short career, she left a lasting impact on the Swiss entertainment industry and is remembered as one of the country's most talented actors.
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