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Marlene Dietrich
Also known as: Marlena Dietrichová , Marie Magdalene Dietrich , Marie Magdalene von Losch
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.
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthday
December 27, 1901
Day of Death
May 6, 1992
Age at Death
90 years old
Place of Birth
Berlin, Germany
Popularity Score
1.0
Filmography
Marilyn Monroe: The Rise of an Icon
archive footage
2026Movie
Erich Maria Remarque und Marlene Dietrich - Flucht in die Liebe
Self (archive footage)
2025Movie
Maria Callas: The Final Act
Self (archive photo)
2024Movie
The Century of Icons
Self (archive footage)
2022TV
Normandie ne partira pas ce soir
2021Movie
Mythos Côte d'Azur - Liebe, Luxus, Leidenschaft
2021Movie
Beautiful Like a Poem
Self (archive footage)
2020Movie
Bodies and Spaces, Fabric and Light
(archive footage)
2018Movie
Becoming Cary Grant
Self (archive footage)
2017Movie
100 Years of the UFA
Self - Actress (archive footage)
2017Movie
Classic Movie Bloopers: Uncensored
Self (archive footage)
2013Movie
Vito
Self (archive)
2011Movie
Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff
Countess Alexandra Vladinoff (archive footage)
2010Movie
Rediscovering John Gilbert
Self (archive footage)
2010Movie
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
Self (archive footage)
2007Movie
Stardust: The Bette Davis Story
Self (archive footage)
2006Movie
Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova
Self (archive footage)
2005Movie
Checking Out: Grand Hotel
Self (archive footage)
2004Movie
Hitchcock and 'Stage Fright'
Self (archive footage)
2004Movie
Complicated Women
Self (archive footage)
2003Movie
The Great Yiddish Love
(archive footage)
2002Movie
Marlene Dietrich: Her Own Song
Self (archive footage)
2002Movie
Das Jahrhundert des Theaters
Self (archive footage)
2002TV
Das Jahrhundert des Kabaretts
Self (archive Footage)
2001TV
Legenden
Self (archive footage)
1998TV
Sternstunde Kunst
Self (archive footage)
1998TV
No Angel: A Life of Marlene Dietrich
1996Movie
The Casting Couch
1995Movie
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
Self (archive footage)
1995Movie
That's Entertainment! III
(archive footage)
1994Movie
Nylon Blues: A History of the Nylon Stocking
(archive footage)
1991Movie
The Meeting of Two Queens
(archive footage)
1991Movie
Eve and Marilyn
Self (archive photos)
1987Movie
Marlene
Herself (Voice)
1984Movie
Going Hollywood: The '30s
Self (archive footage)
1984Movie
Just a Gigolo
Baroness von Semering
1978Movie
I Wish You Love
Herself
1973Movie
Ettan gästar: Marlene Dietrich
Interviewee, herself
1971Movie
Triumph Over Violence
Self (archive footage)
1965Movie
Paris When It Sizzles
Marlene Dietrich (uncredited)
1964Movie
Black Fox: The Rise and Fall of Adolf Hitler
Narrator (voice)
1962Movie
Judgment at Nuremberg
Mrs. Bertholt
1961Movie
Touch of Evil
Tana
1958Movie
Witness for the Prosecution
Christine
1957Movie
Around the World in 80 Days
Saloon Hostess
1956Movie
The Monte Carlo Story
Maria de Crevecoeur
1956Movie
Tony Awards
Self - Recipient
1956TV
Rancho Notorious
Altar Keane
1952Movie
No Highway in the Sky
Monica Teasdale
1951Movie
German Film Award
Self
1951TV
Stage Fright
Charlotte Inwood
1950Movie
Jigsaw
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
1949Movie
A Foreign Affair
Erika Von Schlüetow
1948Movie
Golden Earrings
Lydia
1947Movie
Martin Roumagnac
Blanche Ferrand
1946Movie
Follow the Boys
Marlene Dietrich
1944Movie
Kismet
Jamilla
1944Movie
Show-Business at War
Self
1943Movie
The Spoilers
Cherry Malotte
1942Movie
Pittsburgh
Josie 'Hunky' Winters
1942Movie
The Lady Is Willing
Elizabeth Madden
1942Movie
Breakdowns of 1942
Self
1942Movie
Manpower
Fay Duval
1941Movie
The Flame of New Orleans
Countess Claire Ledoux, aka Lili
1941Movie
Seven Sinners
Bijou
1940Movie
Destry Rides Again
Frenchy
1939Movie
Angel
Lady Maria Barker, aka Angel
1937Movie
Knight Without Armour
Countess Alexandra Vladinoff
1937Movie
Desire
Madeleine de Beaupré
1936Movie
The Garden of Allah
Domini Enfilden
1936Movie
The Devil Is a Woman
Concha Perez
1935Movie
The Fashion Side of Hollywood
Self
1935Movie
The Scarlet Empress
Princess Sophia Frederica / Catherine II
1934Movie
The Song of Songs
Lily Czepanek
1933Movie
The Film Parade
(archive footage) (uncredited)
1933Movie
Shanghai Express
Shanghai Lily
1932Movie
Blonde Venus
Helen Faraday, aka Helen Jones
1932Movie
Dishonored
Magda / X27
1931Movie
Morocco
Mademoiselle Amy Jolly
1930Movie
Marlene Dietrich, “The Blue Angel” Screen Test
1930Movie
Dangers of the Engagement Period
Evelyne
1930Movie
The Blue Angel
Lola Lola
1930Movie
The Woman One Longs For
Stascha
1929Movie
I Kiss Your Hand, Madame
Laurence Gerard / Lucille
1929Movie
The Ship of Lost Men
Ethel Marley
1929Movie
Art of Love
Chichotte de Gastoné
1928Movie
Cafe Electric
Erni Göttlinger - ein flatterhaftes Mädchen
1927Movie
A Modern Dubarry
Kokotte
1927Movie
His Greatest Bluff
Yvette
1927Movie
The Imaginary Baron
Sophie
1927Movie
Heads Up, Charley
Edmée Marchand
1927Movie
Manon Lescaut
Micheline
1926Movie
Her Dancing Partner
Dancer (Extra)
1925Movie
Leap Into Life
Mädchen
1924Movie
Man by the Roadside
Krämerstochter
1923Movie
The Tragedy of Love
Lucy
1923Movie
The Countess of Paris
Lucie
1923Movie
Im Schatten des Glücks
(unconfirmed)
1919Movie
Marlene Dietrich: Home Movies
Herself
—Movie