Aglaja Schmid was an Austrian actress who is best known for her roles in Ein Lächeln im Sturm, Franz Schubert, and Verträumte Tage. Born on August 9, 1926, in Scheibbs, Lower Austria, she left a significant mark on the theater and film industry.
Personal and Family Life
Aglaja Schmid was married to Rudolf Steinboeck from 1967 until his death in 1996. She had a rich family background; her father was a musician and her mother a teacher. Schmid began her acting career on stage in 1945 at the Theater in der Josefstadt and was later an ensemble member of the Wiener Burgtheater from 1956 to 1989. She was celebrated as ‘Vienna’s most poetic actress’.
Career Highlights
Throughout her career, she was highly acclaimed for her stage performances and also provided voice dubbing for famous actors, including Grace Kelly. Aglaja loved cooking and even owned a wine tavern in the Vienna Woods for a time. Despite her occasional film appearances, her primary focus remained in theater.
Death and Legacy
Aglaja Schmid passed away on December 16, 2003, in Vienna, Austria. Her contributions to the arts have left a lasting legacy, particularly in the Viennese theater scene. Her work is remembered fondly by theater enthusiasts and critics alike.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Der Prozeß | 1948-03-05 | Esther Solymosi, das verschwundene Mädchen |
| Franz Schubert – Ein Leben in zwei Sätzen | 1953-11-18 | Therese Grob |
| Der Seelenbräu | 1950-04-14 | Clementine Hochleithner |
| Der junge Baron Neuhaus | 1971-06-12 | Kaiserin Maria Theresia |
| Die Regimentstochter | 1953-07-01 | Marie |
| Ich heiße Niki | 1952-08-29 | Winnie |
| Die Schule der Väter | 1955-09-29 | |
| Das Abgründige in Herrn Gerstenberg | 1957-04-07 | Lieschen Meiners |
| Der Fall Bohr | 1966-12-01 | Mathilde von Bohr |
| Das andere Leben | 1948-01-11 | Elisabeth Josselin |
| Verträumte Tage | 1951-08-17 | Maja Berger |
| Ein Lächeln im Sturm | 1951-12-07 | Katrina Mercier |
| Der Prozeß | 1948-03-05 | Esther |
| Don Carlos | 1961-09-08 | Elisabeth von Valois |
| Der andere Blick | 1991-09-25 | Self |