Marlene Dietrich

Acting · 1.3 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

Morocco

19306.4

Desire

19367.0

Paris When It Sizzles

19646.3

Stage Fright

19506.8

That's Entertainment! III

19947.0

Dishonored

19316.9

Classic Movie Bloopers: Uncensored

20135.5

The Blue Angel

19307.3

A Foreign Affair

19487.1

Shanghai Express

19327.0

Destry Rides Again

19397.2

The Flame of New Orleans

19416.5

Rancho Notorious

19526.5

Blonde Venus

19326.8

The Scarlet Empress

19346.9

Complicated Women

20036.9

The Spoilers

19426.2

Just a Gigolo

19785.0

Marlene Dietrich: Her Own Song

20026.5

No Highway in the Sky

19517.0

Art of Love

192810.0

Angel

19376.7

Seven Sinners

19405.9

Manpower

19416.5

Stardust: The Bette Davis Story

20066.6

Breakdowns of 1942

19426.0

Becoming Cary Grant

20176.6

Triumph Over Violence

19657.5

The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies

19958.0

The Monte Carlo Story

19565.9

The Song of Songs

19336.0

Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff

20106.7

Follow the Boys

19445.7

Marlene

19847.0

The Tragedy of Love

19237.0

Going Hollywood: The '30s

19849.0

Her Dancing Partner

19257.0

The Casting Couch

19958.3

The Lady Is Willing

19426.5

Jigsaw

19495.0

Kismet

19445.5

The Garden of Allah

19366.0

Marlene Dietrich: Home Movies

2026

The Devil Is a Woman

19356.3

Show-Business at War

19437.0

Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema

20074.3

Martin Roumagnac

19466.7

Knight Without Armour

19375.9

Vito

20116.9

Pittsburgh

19426.4

His Greatest Bluff

19279.0

Mythos Côte d'Azur - Liebe, Luxus, Leidenschaft

20217.5

I Wish You Love

19736.3

Checking Out: Grand Hotel

20047.0

Hitchcock and 'Stage Fright'

20047.3

The Film Parade

19338.0

100 Years of the UFA

20174.5

Beautiful Like a Poem

2020

No Angel: A Life of Marlene Dietrich

19966.0

Rediscovering John Gilbert

2010

Marilyn Monroe: The Rise of an Icon

20267.0

Maria Callas: The Final Act

2024

The Fashion Side of Hollywood

19356.5

Golden Earrings

19476.2

Nylon Blues: A History of the Nylon Stocking

19916.0

Normandie ne partira pas ce soir

20217.0

Man by the Roadside

192310.0

Dangers of the Engagement Period

19306.1

Black Fox: The Rise and Fall of Adolf Hitler

19626.9

Manon Lescaut

19265.9

Erich Maria Remarque und Marlene Dietrich - Flucht in die Liebe

20258.0

The Ship of Lost Men

19295.8

Leap Into Life

19248.0

The Woman One Longs For

19296.0

The Meeting of Two Queens

1991

Heads Up, Charley

192710.0

Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova

20057.3

The Countess of Paris

19237.0

Cafe Electric

19277.4

The Great Yiddish Love

2002

The Imaginary Baron

192710.0

I Kiss Your Hand, Madame

19296.2

A Modern Dubarry

192710.0

Marlene Dietrich, “The Blue Angel” Screen Test

19306.2

Im Schatten des Glücks

19197.0

Bodies and Spaces, Fabric and Light

2018

Ettan gästar: Marlene Dietrich

1971