Marlene Dietrich
Known for Acting · 95 credits
- Born
- 1901-12-27
- Died
- 1992-05-06
- 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.
Her legacy continues to inspire discussions on gender, sexuality, and Hollywood’s golden age.
Known For
TV Shows (7)
Tony Awards
1956
as Self - Recipient
German Film Award
1951
as Self
The Century of Icons
2022
as Self (archive footage)
Das Jahrhundert des Theaters
2002
as Self (archive footage)
Legenden
1998
as Self (archive footage)
Sternstunde Kunst
1998
as Self (archive footage)
Das Jahrhundert des Kabaretts
2001
as Self (archive Footage)
Movies (88)
Witness for the Prosecution
1957
as Christine
Around the World in 80 Days
1956
as Saloon Hostess
Judgment at Nuremberg
1961
as Mrs. Bertholt
Touch of Evil
1958
as Tana
Complicated Women
2003
as Self (archive footage)
Shanghai Express
1932
as Shanghai Lily
Stage Fright
1950
as Charlotte Inwood
The Spoilers
1942
as Cherry Malotte
The Blue Angel
1930
as Lola Lola
That's Entertainment! III
1994
as (archive footage)
Morocco
1930
as Mademoiselle Amy Jolly
Dishonored
1931
as Magda / X27
Kismet
1944
as Jamilla
Rancho Notorious
1952
as Altar Keane
His Greatest Bluff
1927
as Yvette
Paris When It Sizzles
1964
as Marlene Dietrich (uncredited)
The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes
2022
A Foreign Affair
1948
as Erika Von Schlüetow
Seven Sinners
1940
as Bijou
Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff
2010
as Countess Alexandra Vladinoff (archive footage)
The Scarlet Empress
1934
as Princess Sophia Frederica / Catherine II
Manon Lescaut
1926
as Micheline
Angel
1937
as Lady Maria Barker, aka Angel
Desire
1936
as Madeleine de Beaupré
Destry Rides Again
1939
as Frenchy
Blonde Venus
1932
as Helen Faraday, aka Helen Jones
Just a Gigolo
1978
as Baroness von Semering
Knight Without Armour
1937
as Countess Alexandra Vladinoff
Manpower
1941
as Fay Duval
No Highway in the Sky
1951
as Monica Teasdale
Show-Business at War
1943
as Self
Breakdowns of 1942
1942
as Self
Going Hollywood: The '30s
1984
as Self (archive footage)
Jigsaw
1949
as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
The Song of Songs
1933
as Lily Czepanek
The Lady Is Willing
1942
as Elizabeth Madden
Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova
2005
as Self (archive footage)
Follow the Boys
1944
as Marlene Dietrich
Vito
2011
as Self (archive)
The Tragedy of Love
1923
as Lucy
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
2007
as Self (archive footage)
The Flame of New Orleans
1941
as Countess Claire Ledoux, aka Lili
Triumph Over Violence
1965
as Self (archive footage)
The Garden of Allah
1936
as Domini Enfilden
Becoming Cary Grant
2017
as Self (archive footage)
Martin Roumagnac
1946
as Blanche Ferrand
The Monte Carlo Story
1956
as Maria de Crevecoeur
Pittsburgh
1942
as Josie 'Hunky' Winters
Golden Earrings
1947
as Lydia
Dangers of the Engagement Period
1930
as Evelyne
Classic Movie Bloopers: Uncensored
2013
as Self (archive footage)
Marlene Dietrich: Her Own Song
2002
as Self (archive footage)
The Devil Is a Woman
1935
as Concha Perez
The Fashion Side of Hollywood
1935
as Self
Mythos Côte d'Azur - Liebe, Luxus, Leidenschaft
2021
100 Years of the UFA
2017
as Self - Actress (archive footage)
Black Fox: The Rise and Fall of Adolf Hitler
1962
as Narrator (voice)
Checking Out: Grand Hotel
2004
as Self (archive footage)
Man by the Roadside
1923
as Krämerstochter
Nylon Blues: A History of the Nylon Stocking
1991
as (archive footage)
Beautiful Like a Poem
2020
as Self (archive footage)
The Imaginary Baron
1927
as Sophie
The Ship of Lost Men
1929
as Ethel Marley
No Angel: A Life of Marlene Dietrich
1996
The Film Parade
1933
as (archive footage) (uncredited)
Marlene
1984
as Herself (Voice)
Normandie ne partira pas ce soir
2021
The Casting Couch
1995
I Wish You Love
1973
as Herself
Marlene Dietrich, “The Blue Angel” Screen Test
1930
Maria Callas: The Final Act
2024
as Self (archive photo)
Cafe Electric
1927
as Erni Göttlinger - ein flatterhaftes Mädchen
The Woman One Longs For
1929
as Stascha
The Countess of Paris
1923
as Lucie
Her Dancing Partner
1925
as Dancer (Extra)
A Modern Dubarry
1927
as Kokotte
Art of Love
1928
as Chichotte de Gastoné
Leap Into Life
1924
as Mädchen
The Great Yiddish Love
2002
as (archive footage)
The Meeting of Two Queens
1991
as (archive footage)
I Kiss Your Hand, Madame
1929
as Laurence Gerard / Lucille
Hitchcock and 'Stage Fright'
2004
as Self (archive footage)
Erich Maria Remarque und Marlene Dietrich - Flucht in die Liebe
2025
as Self (archive footage)
Im Schatten des Glücks
1919
as (unconfirmed)
Bodies and Spaces, Fabric and Light
2018
as (archive footage)
Heads Up, Charley
1927
as Edmée Marchand
Rediscovering John Gilbert
2010
as Self (archive footage)
Ettan gästar: Marlene Dietrich
1971
as Interviewee, herself
About Marlene Dietrich
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 a… With 95 credits spanning from 1919 to 2025, Marlene Dietrich has appeared in 88 films and 7 TV shows.
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- Witness for the Prosecution (1957) — as Christine
- Around the World in 80 Days (1956) — as Saloon Hostess
- Judgment at Nuremberg (1961) — as Mrs. Bertholt
- Touch of Evil (1958) — as Tana
- Complicated Women (2003) — as Self (archive footage)
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