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Marlene Dietrich

Marlene Dietrich

Known For Acting
Birthday Dec 27, 1901
Died May 06, 1992 (90)
Birthplace Berlin, Germany
Popularity 0.6 (history)
Updated Jul 21, 2025 (Update)
Entry Date Apr 13, 2024
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Biography

Marlene Dietrich (1901–1992) was a German-American actress and singer, widely regarded as one of the most iconic figures of classic Hollywood. She rose to fame in the 1930s with films like The Blue Angel, Shanghai Express, and Destry Rides Again, captivating audiences with her sultry voice, striking ... beauty, and androgynous style. Known for her ability to reinvent herself, Dietrich transitioned from film star to a celebrated cabaret performer, touring internationally for decades. Beyond her career, Dietrich was known for her progressive views and unconventional lifestyle. She openly defied gender norms, often wearing men's clothing both on and off-screen, which contributed to her enigmatic persona. Her personal life has long been the subject of speculation, particularly regarding her sexuality. While she was married to Rudolf Sieber, she was rumored to have had relationships with both men and women, including actresses Claudette Colbert and Mercedes de Acosta. Some sources suggest she was part of Hollywood’s so-called “sewing circle,” a network of women engaged in same-sex relationships. However, Dietrich never publicly confirmed these rumors, maintaining an air of mystery that only added to her legendary status. Her legacy continues to inspire discussions on gender, sexuality, and Hollywood’s golden age.

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Filmography

Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff

Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff

2010

as Countess Alexandra Vladinoff (archive footage)

The Great Yiddish Love

The Great Yiddish Love

2002

as (archive footage)

The Casting Couch

The Casting Couch

1995

as (archive footage)

That's Entertainment! III

That's Entertainment! III

1994

as (archive footage)

The Love Goddesses

The Love Goddesses

1965

as (archive footage)

Paris When It Sizzles

Paris When It Sizzles

1964

as Marlene Dietrich (uncredited)

Judgment at Nuremberg

Judgment at Nuremberg

1961

as Mrs. Bertholt

Touch of Evil

Touch of Evil

1958

as Tana

Witness for the Prosecution

Witness for the Prosecution

1957

as Christine

The Monte Carlo Story

The Monte Carlo Story

1956

as Maria de Crevecoeur

Around the World in Eighty Days

Around the World in Eighty Days

1956

as Saloon Hostess

Rancho Notorious

Rancho Notorious

1952

as Altar Keane

No Highway in the Sky

No Highway in the Sky

1951

as Monica Teasdale

Stage Fright

Stage Fright

1950

as Charlotte Inwood

Jigsaw

Jigsaw

1949

as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

A Foreign Affair

A Foreign Affair

1948

as Erika Von Schlüetow

Golden Earrings

Golden Earrings

1947

as Lydia

Kismet

Kismet

1944

as Jamilla

Follow the Boys

Follow the Boys

1944

as Marlene Dietrich

The Lady Is Willing

The Lady Is Willing

1942

as Elizabeth Madden

Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh

1942

as Josie 'Hunky' Winters

The Spoilers

The Spoilers

1942

as Cherry Malotte

The Flame of New Orleans

The Flame of New Orleans

1941

as Countess Claire Ledoux, aka Lili

Manpower

Manpower

1941

as Fay Duval

Seven Sinners

Seven Sinners

1940

as Bijou

Destry Rides Again

Destry Rides Again

1939

as Frenchy

Angel

Angel

1937

as Lady Maria Barker, aka Angel

Knight Without Armour

Knight Without Armour

1937

as Countess Alexandra Vladinoff

The Garden of Allah

The Garden of Allah

1936

as Domini Enfilden

Desire

Desire

1936

as Madeleine de Beaupré

The Devil Is a Woman

The Devil Is a Woman

1935

as Concha Perez

The Scarlet Empress

The Scarlet Empress

1934

as Princess Sophia Frederica / Catherine II

The Song of Songs

The Song of Songs

1933

as Lily Czepanek

The Film Parade

The Film Parade

1933

as (archive footage) (uncredited)

Blonde Venus

Blonde Venus

1932

as Helen Faraday, aka Helen Jones

Shanghai Express

Shanghai Express

1932

as Shanghai Lily

Dishonored

Dishonored

1931

as Magda / X27

Morocco

Morocco

1930

as Mademoiselle Amy Jolly

The Blue Angel

The Blue Angel

1930

as Lola Lola

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Organization Category Movie
Academy Awards Best Actress The Smiling Lieutenant Won
Academy Awards Best Actress Foreign Correspondent Nominated
Berlin International Film Festival Best Actor The Blue Angel Won
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Deutscher Filmpreis

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 01, 1951

Tony Awards

as Self - Recipient

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Apr 01, 1956

Legenden

as Self (archive footage)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 16, 1998

Le Siècle des icônes

as Self (archive footage)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Dec 27, 2022

Das Jahrhundert des Theaters

as Self (archive footage)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Apr 06, 2002

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