Marlene Dietrich

Acting · 1.4 popularity

Age

124

Movies

Born: December 27, 1901 – May 6, 1992
From: Berlin, Germany
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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.

Works

91 films

Witness for the Prosecution

19578.2

Around the World in 80 Days

19566.7

Touch of Evil

19587.7

Judgment at Nuremberg

19618.0

Paris When It Sizzles

19646.3

Stage Fright

19506.8

Morocco

19306.4

Desire

19367.0

The Blue Angel

19307.3

Dishonored

19316.9

The Spoilers

19426.2

The Scarlet Empress

19346.9

That's Entertainment! III

19947.0

Classic Movie Bloopers: Uncensored

20135.5

Shanghai Express

19327.0

Blonde Venus

19326.8

A Foreign Affair

19487.1

Rancho Notorious

19526.5

Seven Sinners

19405.9

The Flame of New Orleans

19416.5

Destry Rides Again

19397.2

Marlene Dietrich: Her Own Song

20026.5

Complicated Women

20036.9

The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies

19958.0

Just a Gigolo

19785.0

The Monte Carlo Story

19565.9

Breakdowns of 1942

19426.0

Becoming Cary Grant

20176.6

Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff

20106.7

The Casting Couch

19958.3

No Highway in the Sky

19517.0

Triumph Over Violence

19657.5

Art of Love

192810.0

The Tragedy of Love

19237.0

Going Hollywood: The '30s

19849.0

Manpower

19416.5

Angel

19376.7

Follow the Boys

19445.7

Her Dancing Partner

19257.0

The Song of Songs

19336.0

Kismet

19445.5

Marlene

19847.0

Stardust: The Bette Davis Story

20066.6

The Lady Is Willing

19426.5

Jigsaw

19495.0

The Devil Is a Woman

19356.3

His Greatest Bluff

19279.0

Marlene Dietrich: Home Movies

2026

The Garden of Allah

19366.0

Knight Without Armour

19375.9

Vito

20116.9

100 Years of the UFA

20174.5

Pittsburgh

19426.4

Rediscovering John Gilbert

2010

Show-Business at War

19437.0

Manon Lescaut

19265.9

Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema

20074.3

Mythos Côte d'Azur - Liebe, Luxus, Leidenschaft

20217.5

Checking Out: Grand Hotel

20047.0

The Fashion Side of Hollywood

19356.5

Marilyn Monroe: The Rise of an Icon

20267.0

Maria Callas: The Final Act

2024

Martin Roumagnac

19466.7

Golden Earrings

19476.2

Beautiful Like a Poem

2020

The Woman One Longs For

19296.0

The Film Parade

19338.0

Leap Into Life

19248.0

I Wish You Love

19736.3

Hitchcock and 'Stage Fright'

20047.3

Erich Maria Remarque und Marlene Dietrich - Flucht in die Liebe

20258.0

Nylon Blues: A History of the Nylon Stocking

19916.0

No Angel: A Life of Marlene Dietrich

19966.0

I Kiss Your Hand, Madame

19296.2

Black Fox: The Rise and Fall of Adolf Hitler

19626.9

Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova

20057.3

The Ship of Lost Men

19295.8

The Countess of Paris

19237.0

Man by the Roadside

192310.0

Normandie ne partira pas ce soir

20217.0

A Modern Dubarry

192710.0

Heads Up, Charley

192710.0

The Great Yiddish Love

2002

Marlene Dietrich, “The Blue Angel” Screen Test

19306.2

Dangers of the Engagement Period

19306.1

The Meeting of Two Queens

1991

The Imaginary Baron

192710.0

Cafe Electric

19277.4

Ettan gästar: Marlene Dietrich

1971

Im Schatten des Glücks

19197.0

Bodies and Spaces, Fabric and Light

2018