Marlene Dietrich
Actor
Born December 27, 1901 in Berlin, Germany
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.
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)
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)
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)
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)
Marlene
Herself (Voice)
Going Hollywood: The '30s
Self (archive footage)
Just a Gigolo
Baroness von Semering
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
Stage Fright
Charlotte Inwood
Jigsaw
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
A Foreign Affair
Erika Von Schlüetow
Golden Earrings
Lydia
Martin Roumagnac
Blanche Ferrand
Kismet
Jamilla
Follow the Boys
Marlene Dietrich
Show-Business at War
Self
Breakdowns of 1942
Self
Pittsburgh
Josie 'Hunky' Winters
The Spoilers
Cherry Malotte
The Lady Is Willing
Elizabeth Madden
Manpower
Fay Duval
The Flame of New Orleans
Countess Claire Ledoux, aka Lili
Seven Sinners
Bijou
Destry Rides Again
Frenchy
Angel
Lady Maria Barker, aka Angel
Knight Without Armour
Countess Alexandra Vladinoff
The Garden of Allah
Domini Enfilden
Desire
Madeleine de Beaupré
The Fashion Side of Hollywood
Self
The Devil Is a Woman
Concha Perez
The Scarlet Empress
Princess Sophia Frederica / Catherine II
The Song of Songs
Lily Czepanek
The Film Parade
(archive footage) (uncredited)
Blonde Venus
Helen Faraday, aka Helen Jones
Shanghai Express
Shanghai Lily
Dishonored
Magda / X27
Marlene Dietrich, “The Blue Angel” Screen Test
Morocco
Mademoiselle Amy Jolly
The Blue Angel
Lola Lola
Dangers of the Engagement Period
Evelyne
The Ship of Lost Men
Ethel Marley
The Woman One Longs For
Stascha
I Kiss Your Hand, Madame
Laurence Gerard / Lucille
Art of Love
Chichotte de Gastoné
Cafe Electric
Erni Göttlinger - ein flatterhaftes Mädchen
His Greatest Bluff
Yvette
The Imaginary Baron
Sophie
Manon Lescaut
Micheline
Her Dancing Partner
Dancer (Extra)
Leap Into Life
Mädchen
The Countess of Paris
Lucie
The Tragedy of Love
Lucy
Man by the Roadside
Krämerstochter