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(89)
Self - Recipient
1956
Self
1951
Christine
1957
Mrs. Bertholt
1961
2020
Saloon Hostess
1956
Tana
1958
Lola Lola
1930
Self (archive photo)
2024
Altar Keane
1952
Marlene Dietrich (uncredited)
1964
Baroness von Semering
1978
Fay Duval
1941
Erika Von SchlĂĽetow
1948
Charlotte Inwood
1950
Self (archive footage)
2003
Self (archive footage)
2007
Countess Alexandra Vladinoff (archive footage)
2010
Princess Sophia Frederica / Catherine II
1934
Self
1944
Cherry Malotte
1942
(archive footage)
1994
Self (archive footage)
2017
Self (archive footage)
1965
Marlene Dietrich
1944
Maria de Crevecoeur
1956
Shanghai Lily
1932
Self
1942
Self (archive footage)
2022
Bijou
1940
Helen Faraday, aka Helen Jones
1932
Self (archive footage)
2004
Countess Claire Ledoux, aka Lili
1941
Frenchy
1939
Self
1935
Mademoiselle Amy Jolly
1930
Self (archive footage)
2005
Magda / X27
1931
Josie 'Hunky' Winters
1942
Lady Maria Barker, aka Angel
1937
Self - Actress (archive footage)
2017
Countess Alexandra Vladinoff
1937
Self (archive footage)
2002
Lydia
1947
Lucie
1923
Self (archive footage)
1998
Self (archive footage)
1984
Madeleine de Beaupré
1936
Self
1943
Elizabeth Madden
1942
Blanche Ferrand
1946
Concha Perez
1935
Laurence Gerard / Lucille
1929
Self (archive footage)
2009
(archive footage)
1991
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
1949
Ethel Marley
1929
Self (archive footage)
2013
Micheline
1926
Jamilla
1944
Lucy
1923
Self (archive footage)
2002
Self (archive Footage)
2001
1996
Lily Czepanek
1933
Herself (Voice)
1984
Dancer (Extra)
1925
Mädchen
1924
Domini Enfilden
1936
Chichotte de Gastoné
1928
Sophie
1927
Narrator (voice)
1962
Stascha
1929
(archive footage) (uncredited)
1933
Erni Göttlinger - ein flatterhaftes Mädchen
1927
Evelyne
1930
Monica Teasdale
1951
Kokotte
1927
Krämerstochter
1923
2021
(archive footage)
2002
Edmée Marchand
1927
Yvette
1927
Herself
1973
Self (archive footage)
2004
(archive footage)
2018
(unconfirmed)
1919
(archive footage)
1991
1930