Marlene Dietrich
65 movies · 2 TV shows
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Dec 27, 1901
- Died
- May 6, 1992 (age 90)
- Place of birth
- Berlin, Germany
- Also known as
- Marlena Dietrichová · Marie Magdalene Dietrich · Marie Magdalene von Losch
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.
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Her legacy continues to inspire discussions on gender, sexuality, and Hollywood’s golden age.
Profiles IMDb
Known for
Marlene Dietrich: movies and TV shows
Acting (67)
- 2023
- 2021
- 2018 Bodies and Spaces, Fabric and Light
as (archive footage)
- 2010 Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff
as Countess Alexandra Vladinoff (archive footage)
- 2002 The Great Yiddish Love
as (archive footage)
- 1997
- 1996
- 1995
- 1994 That's Entertainment! III
as (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 1991 The Meeting of Two Queens
as (archive footage)
- 1991 Nylon Blues: A History of the Nylon Stocking
as (archive footage)
- 1978 Just a Gigolo
as Baroness von Semering
- 1964 Paris When It Sizzles
as Marlene Dietrich (uncredited)
- 1963
- 1962 Black Fox: The Rise and Fall of Adolf Hitler
as Narrator (voice)
- 1961 Judgment at Nuremberg
as Mrs. Bertholt
- 1958 Touch of Evil
as Tana
- 1957 Witness for the Prosecution
as Christine
- 1956 The Monte Carlo Story
as Maria de Crevecoeur
- 1956 Around the World in 80 Days
as Saloon Hostess
- 1952 Rancho Notorious
as Altar Keane
- 1951 No Highway in the Sky
as Monica Teasdale
- 1950 Stage Fright
as Charlotte Inwood
- 1949 Jigsaw
as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
- 1948 A Foreign Affair
as Erika Von Schlüetow
- 1947 Golden Earrings
as Lydia
- 1946 Martin Roumagnac
as Blanche Ferrand
- 1944 Kismet
as Jamilla
- 1944 Follow the Boys
as Marlene Dietrich
- 1942 Pittsburgh
as Josie 'Hunky' Winters
- 1942 The Spoilers
as Cherry Malotte
- 1942 The Lady Is Willing
as Elizabeth Madden
- 1941 Manpower
as Fay Duval
- 1941 The Flame of New Orleans
as Countess Claire Ledoux, aka Lili
- 1940 Seven Sinners
as Bijou
- 1939 Destry Rides Again
as Frenchy
- 1937 Angel
as Lady Maria Barker, aka Angel
- 1937 Knight Without Armour
as Countess Alexandra Vladinoff
- 1936 The Garden of Allah
as Domini Enfilden
- 1936 Desire
as Madeleine de Beaupré
- 1935 The Devil Is a Woman
as Concha Perez
- 1934 The Scarlet Empress
as Princess Sophia Frederica / Catherine II
- 1933 The Song of Songs
as Lily Czepanek
- 1933 The Film Parade
as (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 1932 Blonde Venus
as Helen Faraday, aka Helen Jones
- 1932 Shanghai Express
as Shanghai Lily
- 1931 Dishonored
as Magda / X27
- 1930
- 1930 Morocco
as Mademoiselle Amy Jolly
- 1930 The Blue Angel
as Lola Lola
- 1930 Dangers of the Engagement Period
as Evelyne
- 1929 The Ship of Lost Men
as Ethel Marley
- 1929 The Woman One Longs For
as Stascha
- 1929 I Kiss Your Hand, Madame
as Laurence Gerard / Lucille
- 1928 Art of Love
as Chichotte de Gastoné
- 1927 Cafe Electric
as Erni Göttlinger - ein flatterhaftes Mädchen
- 1927 His Greatest Bluff
as Yvette
- 1927 Heads Up, Charley
as Edmée Marchand
- 1927 The Imaginary Baron
as Sophie
- 1927 A Modern Dubarry
as Kokotte
- 1926 Manon Lescaut
as Micheline
- 1925 Her Dancing Partner
as Dancer (Extra)
- 1924 Leap Into Life
as Mädchen
- 1923 The Countess of Paris
as Lucie
- 1923 The Tragedy of Love
as Lucy
- 1923 Man by the Roadside
as Krämerstochter
- 1919 Im Schatten des Glücks
as (unconfirmed)
Talk shows and appearances (35)
- Upcoming
- 2026
- 2025
- 2022 The Century of Icons
1 episode
- 2020
- 2017
- 2017
- 2013
- 2011
- 2010
- 2008
- 2007
- 2006
- 2005
- 2004
- 2004
- 2003
- 2002 Das Jahrhundert des Theaters
1 episode
- 2002
- 2001 Das Jahrhundert des Kabaretts
1 episode
- 1998 Sternstunde Kunst
1 episode
- 1998 Legenden
1 episode
- 1995
- 1987
- 1984
- 1984
- 1978 The South Bank Show
1 episode
- 1973
- 1971
- 1965
- 1956 Tony Awards
1 episode
- 1951 German Film Award
1 episode
- 1943
- 1942
- 1935