Marlene Dietrich
Actor
27 de diciembre de 1901 — 6 de mayo de 1992 (90 años)
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.
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
| 2022 | |
| 2021 | |
| 2017 | Bowie at the BBC · as Baroness Von Semering |
| 2014 | Caligari - Wie der Horror ins Kino kam · as Lola Lola |
| 2013 | Anna May Wong: In Her Own Words · as Cast |
| 2012 | Not Fade Away · as Tanya In Touch Of Evil |
| 2011 | Vito · as Cast |
| 2010 | Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff · as Countess Alexandra Vladinoff (archive Footage) |
| 2008 | Strictly Courtroom · as Christine Helm |
| 2003 | The Dreamers · as Helen Faraday, Aka Helen Jones |
| 2002 | Prisoner of Paradise · as Cast |
| 1998 | |
| 1996 | |
| 1995 | The Casting Couch · as Cast |
| 1994 | That's Entertainment! III · as (archive Footage) |
| 1994 | Cyndi Lauper: 12 Deadly Cyns... and Then Some · as Domini Enfilden (segment "time After Time") |
| 1993 | The Wonderful, Horrible Life of Leni Riefenstahl · as Lola Lola |
| 1990 | Hollywood Mavericks · as Lydia |
| 1978 | Just a Gigolo · as Baroness Von Semering |
| 1975 | Brother Can You Spare a Dime · as Cast |
| 1964 | Paris When It Sizzles · as Marlene Dietrich (uncredited) |
| 1962 | Black Fox: The True Story of Adolf Hitler · as Narrator (voice) |
| 1961 | Judgment at Nuremberg · as Mrs. BertholtEn Plex |
| 1958 | Touch of Evil · as Tana |
| 1957 | Witness for the Prosecution · as Christine |
| 1956 | The Montecarlo Story · as Maria De Crevecoeur |
| 1956 | Around the World in 80 Days · as Saloon Hostess |
| 1952 | Rancho Notorious · as Altar Keane |
| 1951 | No Highway in the Sky · as Monica Teasdale |
| 1950 | Stage Fright · as Charlotte Inwood |
| 1949 | Jigsaw · as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)En Plex |
| 1948 | A Foreign Affair · as Erika Von Schlüetow |
| 1947 | Golden Earrings · as Lydia |
| 1946 | The Room Upstairs · as Blanche Ferrand |
| 1944 | Kismet · as Jamilla |
| 1942 | Pittsburgh · as Josie 'hunky' Winters |
| 1942 | The Spoilers · as Cherry Malotte |
| 1942 | The Lady Is Willing · as Elizabeth Madden |
| 1941 | Manpower · as Fay Duval |
| 1941 | The Flame of New Orleans · as Countess Claire Ledoux, Aka Lili |
| 1940 | Seven Sinners · as Bijou |
| 1939 | Destry Rides Again · as Frenchy |
| 1937 | Angel · as Lady Maria Barker, Aka Angel |
| 1937 | Knight Without Armor · as Countess Alexandra Vladinoff |
| 1936 | The Garden of Allah · as Domini Enfilden |
| 1936 | Desire · as Madeleine De Beaupré |
| 1935 | The Devil Is a Woman · as Concha Perez |
| 1934 | The Scarlet Empress · as Princess Sophia Frederica / Catherine Ii |
| 1933 | The Song of Songs · as Lily Czepanek |
| 1932 | Blonde Venus · as Helen Faraday, Aka Helen Jones |
| 1932 | Shanghai Express · as Shanghai Lily |
| 1931 | Dishonored · as Magda / X27 |
| 1930 | Morocco · as Mademoiselle Amy Jolly |
| 1930 | The Blue Angel · as Lola Lola |
| 1930 | Nights of Love · as Evelyne |
| 1929 | The Ship of Lost Men · as Ethel Marley |
| 1929 | Three Loves · as Stascha |
| 1929 | I Kiss Your Hand Madame · as Laurence Gerard / Lucille |
| 1927 | Café Elektric · as Erni Göttlinger - Ein Flatterhaftes Mädchen |
| 1926 | Manon Lescaut · as Micheline |