West German movie stars died in 2001
Here are 1 famous actresses from West Germany died in 2001:
Marga Legal
Marga Legal (February 18, 1908 Berlin-October 30, 2001 Berlin) a.k.a. Margaret Legal was a West German actor. Her child is called Heinz Klevenow Jr..
Marga Legal began her career in the 1920s as a stage actress and later transitioned into film acting. She appeared in over 160 films throughout her career, including "Die Drei von der Tankstelle" (The Three from the Filling Station), "Munchhausen," and "Das Wirtshaus im Spessart" (The Spessart Inn). Legal was known for her versatility as an actress, able to play comedic and dramatic roles with equal ease.
During World War II, Legal continued to act, but was later accused of being a Nazi sympathizer. She was banned from the entertainment industry for a period of time following the war, but eventually returned to acting in the 1950s.
In addition to her acting career, Legal was also a writer, publishing both a memoir and a play. She remained active in the entertainment industry until her death in 2001 at the age of 93.
Marga Legal's full name was Margarethe Marie Amalie Legal, and she was born into a family with a strong theatrical background. Her father, Johannes Legal, was an actor, and her mother, Marie Warmuth, was a costume designer. Legal's parents divorced when she was young, and she was raised by her mother. She attended drama school in Berlin and made her stage debut in 1926.
After making her film debut in 1927, Legal became one of the most popular actresses in Germany during the 1930s. Her comedic timing and expressive face made her a natural fit for the lighthearted musicals and comedies that were popular at the time. However, she also proved her dramatic skills in films like "Die Leuchter des Kaisers" (The Emperor's Candlesticks) and "Kameradschaft" (Comradeship).
During the war, Legal appeared in several propaganda films and performed for troops on the front lines. After the war, she was investigated by Allied authorities on suspicion of being a Nazi collaborator. She was eventually cleared of all charges, but her association with the regime damaged her career for several years.
Legal continued to act into her nineties, and she remained a beloved figure in German popular culture. She was awarded the Order of Merit of Berlin shortly before her death.