Known For
Acting
Born
Dec 27, 1901
Died
May 06, 1992
Place of Birth
Berlin, Germany
Credits
98 titles
Marlene Dietrich
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.
Known For
Filmography
Marilyn Monroe: The Rise of an Icon
archive footage
Erich Maria Remarque und Marlene Dietrich - Flucht in die Liebe
Self (archive footage)
Maria Callas: The Final Act
Self (archive photo)
The Century of Icons
Self (archive footage)
Mythos Côte d'Azur - Liebe, Luxus, Leidenschaft
Normandie ne partira pas ce soir
Beautiful Like a Poem
Self (archive footage)
Bodies and Spaces, Fabric and Light
(archive footage)
100 Years of the UFA
Self - Actress (archive footage)
Becoming Cary Grant
Self (archive footage)
Classic Movie Bloopers: Uncensored
Self (archive footage)
Vito
Self (archive)
Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff
Countess Alexandra Vladinoff (archive footage)
Rediscovering John Gilbert
Self (archive footage)
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
Self (archive footage)
Stardust: The Bette Davis Story
Self (archive footage)
Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova
Self (archive footage)
Hitchcock and 'Stage Fright'
Self (archive footage)
Checking Out: Grand Hotel
Self (archive footage)
Complicated Women
Self (archive footage)
Das Jahrhundert des Theaters
Self (archive footage)
Marlene Dietrich: Her Own Song
Self (archive footage)
The Great Yiddish Love
(archive footage)
Das Jahrhundert des Kabaretts
Self (archive Footage)
Sternstunde Kunst
Self (archive footage)
Legenden
Self (archive footage)
No Angel: A Life of Marlene Dietrich
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
Self (archive footage)
The Casting Couch
That's Entertainment! III
(archive footage)
The Meeting of Two Queens
(archive footage)
Nylon Blues: A History of the Nylon Stocking
(archive footage)
Marlene
Herself (Voice)
Going Hollywood: The '30s
Self (archive footage)
Just a Gigolo
Baroness von Semering
I Wish You Love
Herself
Ettan gästar: Marlene Dietrich
Interviewee, herself
Triumph Over Violence
Self (archive footage)
Paris When It Sizzles
Marlene Dietrich (uncredited)
Black Fox: The Rise and Fall of Adolf Hitler
Narrator (voice)
Judgment at Nuremberg
Mrs. Bertholt
Touch of Evil
Tana
Witness for the Prosecution
Christine
The Monte Carlo Story
Maria de Crevecoeur
Around the World in 80 Days
Saloon Hostess
Tony Awards
Self - Recipient
Rancho Notorious
Altar Keane
No Highway in the Sky
Monica Teasdale
German Film Award
Self
Stage Fright
Charlotte Inwood