Marlene Dietrich
Acting
🎂 1901-12-27
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.
Cast credits(91)
Self
1951
Self - Recipient
1956
Mrs. Bertholt
1961
Christine
1957
Self (archive footage)
2002
Saloon Hostess
1956
Self (archive Footage)
2001
Self (archive footage)
2022
Self (archive footage)
2021
Tana
1958
Altar Keane
1952
Marlene Dietrich (uncredited)
1964
Lola Lola
1930
Cherry Malotte
1942
Erika Von SchlĂĽetow
1948
Shanghai Lily
1932
Self (archive footage)
1998
Charlotte Inwood
1950
Jamilla
1944
Josie 'Hunky' Winters
1942
(archive footage)
1994
Helen Faraday, aka Helen Jones
1932
Princess Sophia Frederica / Catherine II
1934
Baroness von Semering
1978
Frenchy
1939
Madeleine de Beaupré
1936
Countess Alexandra Vladinoff
1937
Monica Teasdale
1951
Fay Duval
1941
Mademoiselle Amy Jolly
1930
Lady Maria Barker, aka Angel
1937
Domini Enfilden
1936
Sophie
1927
Self (archive footage)
1965
Concha Perez
1935
Self (archive footage)
2003
Countess Claire Ledoux, aka Lili
1941
Magda / X27
1931
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
1949
Self (archive footage)
2009
Self (archive footage)
2017
(archive footage)
1991
Self (archive footage)
2019
Self (archive footage)
2007
Lily Czepanek
1933
Marlene Dietrich
1944
Self (archive footage)
1984
Krämerstochter
1923
2021
Maria de Crevecoeur
1956
Bijou
1940
Blanche Ferrand
1946
Countess Alexandra Vladinoff (archive footage)
2010
Self
1943
Self (archive footage)
2013
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
2021
Self
1942
Edmée Marchand
1927
Lydia
1947
Self - Actress (archive footage)
2017
Herself
1973
Herself (Voice)
1984
Self
1944
Elizabeth Madden
1942
Self (archive footage)
2004
Self (archive footage)
2002
Narrator (voice)
1962
(archive footage)
1991
Micheline
1926
Mädchen
1924
(archive footage) (uncredited)
1933
Self (archive photo)
2024
Chichotte de Gastoné
1928
Stascha
1929
Ethel Marley
1929
Erni Göttlinger - ein flatterhaftes Mädchen
1927
Evelyne
1930
Self (archive footage)
2005
Lucie
1923
Dancer (Extra)
1925
1930
Self (archive footage)
2004
Self
1935
1996
Lucy
1923
Kokotte
1927
(unconfirmed)
1919
(archive footage)
2002
Laurence Gerard / Lucille
1929
Yvette
1927
(archive footage)
2018