Marlene Dietrich
Born December 27, 1901 (Age: 124)
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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.
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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Filmography
Mythos Côte d'Azur - Liebe, Luxus, Leidenschaft
2021
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as
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Age: 119
Beautiful Like a Poem
2020
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as Self (archive footage)
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Age: 118
No Image
Bodies and Spaces, Fabric and Light
2018
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as (archive footage)
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Age: 116
Rediscovering John Gilbert
2010
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as Self (archive footage)
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Age: 108
Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova
2005
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as Self (archive footage)
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Age: 103
Hitchcock and 'Stage Fright'
2004
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as Self (archive footage)
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Age: 102
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Checking Out: Grand Hotel
2004
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as Self (archive footage)
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Age: 102
Marlene Dietrich: Her Own Song
2002
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as Self (archive footage)
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Age: 100
The Great Yiddish Love
2002
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as (archive footage)
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Age: 100
No Angel: A Life of Marlene Dietrich
1996
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as
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Age: 94
That's Entertainment! III
1994
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as (archive footage)
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Age: 92
The Meeting of Two Queens
1991
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as (archive footage)
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Age: 89
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Nylon Blues: A History of the Nylon Stocking
1991
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as (archive footage)
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Age: 89
Just a Gigolo
1978
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as Baroness von Semering
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Age: 76
No Image
I Wish You Love
1973
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as Herself
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Age: 71
Triumph Over Violence
1965
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as Self (archive footage)
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Age: 64
Paris When It Sizzles
1964
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as Marlene Dietrich (uncredited)
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Age: 62
Black Fox: The Rise and Fall of Adolf Hitler
1962
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as Narrator (voice)
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Age: 60
Judgment at Nuremberg
1961
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as Mrs. Bertholt
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Age: 59
Touch of Evil
1958
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as Tana
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Age: 56
The Monte Carlo Story
1956
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as Maria de Crevecoeur
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Age: 54
Around the World in 80 Days
1956
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as Saloon Hostess
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Age: 54
Stage Fright
1950
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as Charlotte Inwood
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Age: 48
Breakdowns of 1942
1942
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as Self
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Age: 41
Pittsburgh
1942
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as Josie 'Hunky' Winters
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Age: 40
The Spoilers
1942
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as Cherry Malotte
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Age: 40
The Lady Is Willing
1942
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as Elizabeth Madden
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Age: 40
Manpower
1941
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as Fay Duval
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Age: 39
The Flame of New Orleans
1941
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as Countess Claire Ledoux, aka Lili
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Age: 39
Blonde Venus
1932
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as Helen Faraday, aka Helen Jones
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Age: 30
Shanghai Express
1932
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as Shanghai Lily
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Age: 30
Dishonored
1931
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as Magda / X27
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Age: 29
Marlene Dietrich, “The Blue Angel” Screen Test
1930
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as
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Age: 29
Morocco
1930
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as Mademoiselle Amy Jolly
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Age: 28
The Blue Angel
1930
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as Lola Lola
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Age: 28
Dangers of the Engagement Period
1930
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as Evelyne
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Age: 28