Name
Marlene Dietrich
Known For
Acting
Birthday
1901-12-27
Deathday
1992-05-06 (91 years old)
Place of Birth
Berlin, Germany
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.
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- 1932 Shanghai Express as Shanghai Lily
- 1958 Touch of Evil as Tana
- 1961 Judgment at Nuremberg as Mrs. Bertholt
- 1950 Stage Fright as Charlotte Inwood
- 1956 Around the World in 80 Days as Saloon Hostess
- 1964 Paris When It Sizzles as Marlene Dietrich (uncredited)
- 1949 Jigsaw as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
- 1941 Manpower as Fay Duval
- 1926 Manon Lescaut as Micheline
- 1934 The Scarlet Empress as Princess Sophia Frederica / Catherine II
- 1978 Just a Gigolo as Baroness von Semering
- 1944 Follow the Boys as Marlene Dietrich
- 1932 Blonde Venus as Helen Faraday, aka Helen Jones
- 1940 Seven Sinners as Bijou
- 1952 Rancho Notorious as Altar Keane
- 1984 Marlene as Herself (Voice)
- 1930 Morocco as Mademoiselle Amy Jolly
- 1935 The Devil Is a Woman as Concha Perez
- 1957 Witness for the Prosecution as Christine
- 1941 The Flame of New Orleans as Countess Claire Ledoux, aka Lili
- 1944 Kismet as Jamilla
- 1942 The Spoilers as Cherry Malotte
- 1939 Destry Rides Again as Frenchy
- 1951 No Highway in the Sky as Monica Teasdale
- 2017 Becoming Cary Grant as Self (archive footage)
- 1948 A Foreign Affair as Erika Von Schlüetow
- 1942 Pittsburgh as Josie 'Hunky' Winters
- 2021 Normandie ne partira pas ce soir
- 1937 Angel as Lady Maria Barker, aka Angel
- 1942 The Lady Is Willing as Elizabeth Madden
- 1965 Triumph Over Violence as Self (archive footage)
- 1931 Dishonored as Magda / X27
- 1936 Desire as Madeleine de Beaupré
- 1933 The Song of Songs as Lily Czepanek
- 1937 Knight Without Armour as Countess Alexandra Vladinoff
- 1946 Martin Roumagnac as Blanche Ferrand
- 1947 Golden Earrings as Lydia
- 1929 The Woman One Longs For as Stascha
- 1936 The Garden of Allah as Domini Enfilden
- 1956 The Monte Carlo Story as Maria de Crevecoeur
- 1973 I Wish You Love as Herself
- 1930 Marlene Dietrich, “The Blue Angel” Screen Test
- 1927 Cafe Electric as Erni Göttlinger - ein flatterhaftes Mädchen
- 1929 I Kiss Your Hand, Madame as Laurence Gerard / Lucille
- 1929 The Ship of Lost Men as Ethel Marley
- 2004 Checking Out: Grand Hotel as Self (archive footage)
- 1927 A Modern Dubarry as Kokotte
- 1984 Going Hollywood: The '30s as Self (archive footage)
- 2013 Classic Movie Bloopers: Uncensored as Self (archive footage)
- 2004 Hitchcock and 'Stage Fright' as Self (archive footage)
- 2002 The Great Yiddish Love as (archive footage)
- 2005 Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova as Self (archive footage)
- 1962 Black Fox: The Rise and Fall of Adolf Hitler as Narrator (voice)
- 2018 Bodies and Spaces, Fabric and Light as (archive footage)
- 1935 The Fashion Side of Hollywood as Self
- 2002 Marlene Dietrich: Her Own Song as Self (archive footage)
- 1994 That's Entertainment! III as (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 1996 No Angel: A Life of Marlene Dietrich
- 1927 His Greatest Bluff as Yvette
- 1930 Dangers of the Engagement Period as Evelyne
- 1943 Show-Business at War as Self
- 1927 The Imaginary Baron as Sophie
- 1924 Leap Into Life as Mädchen
- 1923 Man by the Roadside as Krämerstochter
- 2003 Complicated Women as Self (archive footage)
- 1923 The Countess of Paris as Lucie
- 1923 The Tragedy of Love as Lucy
- 1927 Heads Up, Charley as Edmée Marchand
- 1933 The Film Parade as (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 2007 Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema as Self (archive footage)
- 1930 The Blue Angel as Lola Lola
- 1925 Her Dancing Partner as Dancer (Extra)
- 1919 Im Schatten des Glücks as (unconfirmed)
- 1928 Art of Love as Chichotte de Gastoné
- 2017 100 Years of the UFA as Self - Actress (archive footage)
- 1991 Nylon Blues: A History of the Nylon Stocking as (archive footage)
- 2010 Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff as Countess Alexandra Vladinoff (archive footage)
- 1991 The Meeting of Two Queens as (archive footage)
- 1942 Breakdowns of 1942 as Self
- 2024 Maria Callas: The Final Act as Self (archive photo)
- 2020 Beautiful Like a Poem as Self (archive footage)
- 2025 Erich Maria Remarque und Marlene Dietrich - Flucht in die Liebe as Self (archive footage)
- 2010 Rediscovering John Gilbert as Self (archive footage)
- 2021 Mythos Côte d'Azur - Liebe, Luxus, Leidenschaft
- 1995 The Casting Couch
- 2011 Vito as Self (archive)
- 1971 Ettan gästar: Marlene Dietrich as Interviewee, herself
- 2026 Marilyn Monroe: The Rise of an Icon as archive footage
- 2006 Stardust: The Bette Davis Story as Self (archive footage)
- 1995 The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies as Self (archive footage)
- Soon Marlene Dietrich: Home Movies as Herself
- 1987 Eve and Marilyn as Self (archive photos)
- 1963 Where Have All the Flowers Gone?
- 1951 German Film Award ( 1 episode ) as Self
- 1998 Legenden ( 1 episode ) as Self (archive footage)
- 2022 The Century of Icons ( 1 episode ) as Self (archive footage)
- 2002 Das Jahrhundert des Theaters ( 1 episode ) as Self (archive footage)
- 2001 Das Jahrhundert des Kabaretts ( 1 episode ) as Self (archive Footage)
- 1956 Tony Awards ( 1 episode ) as Self - Recipient
- 1998 Sternstunde Kunst ( 1 episode ) as Self (archive footage)
- 2023 1939: Secrets of Hollywood's Golden Year ( 1 episode )
