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Marlene Dietrich


 

Marie Magdalene "Marlene" Dietrich (December 27, 1901-May 6, 1992) also known as Maria Magdalena Dietrich was a German actress, entertainer and singer.

Early life

Born in Berlin-Schöneberg, Germany to Louis Erich Otto Dietrich and Wilhelmina Elisabeth Josephine Felsing, Marlene Dietrich played the violin before joining an acting school in 1921, making her official film debut the following year. After playing in only German movies at first, she got her first role in the 1st European talking picture, The Blue Angel (1930, directed by Josef von Sternberg.

Related Topics:
Berlin - Schöneberg - Germany - Violin - 1921 - Film - The Blue Angel - 1930 - Josef von Sternberg

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