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 (9)
Movies (61)
Witness for the Prosecution
Christine
Touch of Evil
Tana
Paris When It Sizzles
Marlene Dietrich (uncredited)
Judgment at Nuremberg
Mrs. Bertholt
Around the World in 80 Days
Saloon Hostess
Stage Fright
Charlotte Inwood
Destry Rides Again
Frenchy
A Foreign Affair
Erika Von Schlüetow
The Blue Angel
Lola Lola
Rancho Notorious
Altar Keane
Morocco
Mademoiselle Amy Jolly
Seven Sinners
Bijou
Angel
Lady Maria Barker, aka Angel
The Spoilers
Cherry Malotte
No Highway in the Sky
Monica Teasdale
Blonde Venus
Helen Faraday, aka Helen Jones
Shanghai Express
Shanghai Lily
The Devil Is a Woman
Concha Perez
The Garden of Allah
Domini Enfilden
Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff
Countess Alexandra Vladinoff (archive footage)
The Scarlet Empress
Princess Sophia Frederica / Catherine II
Just a Gigolo
Baroness von Semering
Dishonored
Magda / X27
Desire
Madeleine de Beaupré
The Song of Songs
Lily Czepanek
That's Entertainment! III
(archive footage) (uncredited)
The Lady Is Willing
Elizabeth Madden
The Monte Carlo Story
Maria de Crevecoeur
Pittsburgh
Josie 'Hunky' Winters
Follow the Boys
Marlene Dietrich
Manpower
Fay Duval
Kismet
Jamilla
Golden Earrings
Lydia
The Flame of New Orleans
Countess Claire Ledoux, aka Lili
Knight Without Armour
Countess Alexandra Vladinoff
Martin Roumagnac
Blanche Ferrand
Her Dancing Partner
Dancer (Extra)
The Countess of Paris
Lucie
Manon Lescaut
Micheline
The Casting Couch
1995
Mythos Côte d'Azur - Liebe, Luxus, Leidenschaft
2021
The Imaginary Baron
Sophie
The Ship of Lost Men
Ethel Marley
The Great Yiddish Love
(archive footage)
Jigsaw
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Leap Into Life
Mädchen
No Angel: A Life of Marlene Dietrich
1996
Heads Up, Charley
Edmée Marchand
I Kiss Your Hand, Madame
Laurence Gerard / Lucille
Black Fox: The Rise and Fall of Adolf Hitler
Narrator (voice)
Man by the Roadside
Krämerstochter
Art of Love
Chichotte de Gastoné
The Woman One Longs For
Stascha
The Tragedy of Love
Lucy
The Meeting of Two Queens
(archive footage)
Where Have All the Flowers Gone?
1963
His Greatest Bluff
Yvette
Marlene Dietrich, “The Blue Angel” Screen Test
1930
The Film Parade
(archive footage) (uncredited)
Dangers of the Engagement Period
Evelyne
Cafe Electric
Erni Göttlinger - ein flatterhaftes Mädchen
TV Shows (3)
Self / Appearances (28)
Tony Awards
Self - Recipient · 1 eps
Das Jahrhundert des Theaters
Self (archive footage) · 1 eps
The Century of Icons
Self (archive footage) · 1 eps
Beautiful Like a Poem
Self (archive footage)
Becoming Cary Grant
Self (archive footage)
Complicated Women
Self (archive footage)
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
Self (archive footage)
Breakdowns of 1942
Self
Going Hollywood: The '30s
Self (archive footage)
Marlene Dietrich: Her Own Song
Self (archive footage)
Stardust: The Bette Davis Story
Self (archive footage)
Classic Movie Bloopers: Uncensored
Self (archive footage)
Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova
Self (archive footage)
Triumph Over Violence
Self (archive footage)
Show-Business at War
Self
Marlene Dietrich: Home Movies
Self
Marilyn Monroe: The Rise of an Icon
Self (archive footage)
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
Self (archive footage)
Marlene
Herself (Voice)
100 Years of the UFA
Self - Actress (archive footage)
Vito
Self (archive footage)
ZEITENBLICKE- Jetzt ist Hallstatt Zeit
Self
Eve and Marilyn
Self (archive photos)
The Fashion Side of Hollywood
Self
Erich Maria Remarque und Marlene Dietrich - Flucht in die Liebe
Self (archive footage)
Hitchcock and 'Stage Fright'
Self (archive footage)
Ettan gästar: Marlene Dietrich
Self - Interviewee
Rediscovering John Gilbert
Self (archive footage)