Marlene Dietrich
Acting
Born: December 27, 1901 · Berlin, Germany
Died: May 6, 1992 (aged 90)
Highest Rated
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.
Photos (11)
Movies (63)
Witness for the Prosecution
Christine
Around the World in 80 Days
Saloon Hostess
Touch of Evil
Tana
Judgment at Nuremberg
Mrs. Bertholt
The Blue Angel
Lola Lola
Morocco
Mademoiselle Amy Jolly
Paris When It Sizzles
Marlene Dietrich (uncredited)
That's Entertainment! III
(archive footage) (uncredited)
Destry Rides Again
Frenchy
Blonde Venus
Helen Faraday, aka Helen Jones
Rancho Notorious
Altar Keane
The Spoilers
Cherry Malotte
Stage Fright
Charlotte Inwood
The Scarlet Empress
Princess Sophia Frederica / Catherine II
A Foreign Affair
Erika Von Schlüetow
Desire
Madeleine de Beaupré
Shanghai Express
Shanghai Lily
Dishonored
Magda / X27
Just a Gigolo
Baroness von Semering
The Monte Carlo Story
Maria de Crevecoeur
No Highway in the Sky
Monica Teasdale
Kismet
Jamilla
The Song of Songs
Lily Czepanek
Angel
Lady Maria Barker, aka Angel
Follow the Boys
Marlene Dietrich
Seven Sinners
Bijou
Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff
Countess Alexandra Vladinoff (archive footage)
Manpower
Fay Duval
The Flame of New Orleans
Countess Claire Ledoux, aka Lili
Art of Love
Chichotte de Gastoné
Jigsaw
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Manon Lescaut
Micheline
The Casting Couch
1995
The Lady Is Willing
Elizabeth Madden
Golden Earrings
Lydia
Pittsburgh
Josie 'Hunky' Winters
The Garden of Allah
Domini Enfilden
Knight Without Armour
Countess Alexandra Vladinoff
Martin Roumagnac
Blanche Ferrand
The Devil Is a Woman
Concha Perez
Black Fox: The Rise and Fall of Adolf Hitler
Narrator (voice)
Mythos Côte d'Azur - Liebe, Luxus, Leidenschaft
2021
The Tragedy of Love
Lucy
The Countess of Paris
Lucie
Marilyn Monroe: The Rise of an Icon
archive footage
His Greatest Bluff
Yvette
The Film Parade
(archive footage) (uncredited)
Her Dancing Partner
Dancer (Extra)
The Woman One Longs For
Stascha
The Imaginary Baron
Sophie
No Angel: A Life of Marlene Dietrich
1996
Normandie ne partira pas ce soir
2021
Man by the Roadside
Krämerstochter
Dangers of the Engagement Period
Evelyne
I Kiss Your Hand, Madame
Laurence Gerard / Lucille
The Ship of Lost Men
Ethel Marley
The Meeting of Two Queens
(archive footage)
Leap Into Life
Mädchen
Heads Up, Charley
Edmée Marchand
Marlene Dietrich, “The Blue Angel” Screen Test
1930
Cafe Electric
Erni Göttlinger - ein flatterhaftes Mädchen
The Great Yiddish Love
(archive footage)
Where Have All the Flowers Gone?
1963
TV Shows (1)
Self / Appearances (26)
Tony Awards
Self - Recipient · 1 eps
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
Self (archive footage)
Beautiful Like a Poem
Self (archive footage)
The Century of Icons
Self (archive footage) · 1 eps
Becoming Cary Grant
Self (archive footage)
Das Jahrhundert des Theaters
Self (archive footage) · 1 eps
Marlene Dietrich: Her Own Song
Self (archive footage)
Triumph Over Violence
Self (archive footage)
Marlene
Herself (Voice)
Stardust: The Bette Davis Story
Self (archive footage)
Vito
Self (archive)
Eve and Marilyn
Self (archive photos)
Show-Business at War
Self
Breakdowns of 1942
Self
100 Years of the UFA
Self - Actress (archive footage)
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
Self (archive footage)
Complicated Women
Self (archive footage)
Classic Movie Bloopers: Uncensored
Self (archive footage)
Going Hollywood: The '30s
Self (archive footage)
Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova
Self (archive footage)
Rediscovering John Gilbert
Self (archive footage)
Erich Maria Remarque und Marlene Dietrich - Flucht in die Liebe
Self (archive footage)
Ettan gästar: Marlene Dietrich
Interviewee, herself
Maria Callas: The Final Act
Self (archive photo)
The Fashion Side of Hollywood
Self
Hitchcock and 'Stage Fright'
Self (archive footage)
