Marlene Dietrich

Also Known As: Marlena Dietrichová , მარლენ დიტრიხი, Marie Magdalene Dietrich , 玛琳·黛德丽, 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.

Department: Acting

Place of Birth: Berlin, Germany

Adult: No

Birthday: December 27, 1901

Age: 123 years old

Gender: Female

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Deathday: May 06, 1992

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Known For:

Shanghai Express
Touch of Evil
Judgment at Nuremberg
Stage Fright
Around the World in Eighty Days
Paris When It Sizzles
Jigsaw
Manpower
Manon Lescaut
The Scarlet Empress
Just a Gigolo
Cher: In Her Own Words
Follow the Boys
Blonde Venus
Seven Sinners
Rancho Notorious
Marlene
Morocco
The Devil Is a Woman
Witness for the Prosecution
The Flame of New Orleans
Kismet
The Spoilers
Destry Rides Again
No Highway in the Sky
Becoming Cary Grant
A Foreign Affair
Pittsburgh
Normandie ne partira pas ce soir
Angel
The Lady Is Willing
Triumph Over Violence
Dishonored
Desire
The Song of Songs
Knight Without Armour
Martin Roumagnac
Golden Earrings
The Woman Men Yearn For
The Garden of Allah
The Monte Carlo Story
I Wish You Love
Marlene Dietrich, “The Blue Angel” Screen Test
Cafe Electric
I Kiss Your Hand, Madame
The Ship of Lost Men
Checking Out: Grand Hotel
A Modern Dubarry
Going Hollywood: The '30s
Classic Movie Bloopers: Uncensored
Hitchcock and 'Stage Fright'
The Great Yiddish Love
Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova
Black Fox: The Rise and Fall of Adolf Hitler
Bodies and Spaces, Fabric and Light
The Fashion Side of Hollywood
Marlene Dietrich: Her Own Song
That's Entertainment! III
No Angel: A Life of Marlene Dietrich
His Greatest Bluff
Dangers of the Engagement
Show-Business at War
The Imaginary Baron
Leap Into Life
Man by the Roadside
Complicated Women
The Countess of Paris
The Tragedy of Love
Heads Up, Charley
Memo for Joe
The Film Parade
Cinema's Exiles: From Hitler to Hollywood
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
Hollywood, The Dream Life of Lana Turner
The Blue Angel
Im Schatten des Glücks
Her Dancing Partner
Art of Love
100 Years of the UFA
Nylon Blues: A History of the Nylon Stocking
Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff
The Meeting of Two Queens
Breakdowns of 1942
Maria Callas: The Final Act
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