Ann Smyrner was an American actress known for her roles in Reptilicus (1961), Kommissar X – Drei gelbe Katzen (1966), and Holiday in St. Tropez (1964). She was born on November 3, 1934, in Frederiksberg, Denmark, and she passed away on August 29, 2016, in Benalmadena, Andalusia, Spain.
Personal and Family Life
Ann Smyrner was born Hanne Smyrner and was the daughter of actor Poul Smyrner. She lived in various places, including Munich and Lugano, Switzerland. In addition to acting, she wrote articles on philosophy covering topics such as life, death, and family, and published a book of devotions.
Career
Starting her acting career with Deutsche Hansa in 1957, Ann Smyrner was primarily known for her work in German and international films during the 1950s and 1960s. She trained at the Aarhus Theatre School and became a leading actress in Denmark. In the mid-1970s, she retired from acting due to health issues.
Death and Legacy
Ann Smyrner died on August 29, 2016, in Benalmadena, Spain. Her contributions to film and her writings about life and faith left a mark on both the entertainment industry and literature. She is remembered as an influential figure among her contemporaries in acting and writing.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Diamond Walkers | 1965-08-20 | Karen Truter |
| Kommissar X – Drei gelbe Katzen | 1966-05-17 | Babs Lincoln |
| Reptilicus | 1961-02-20 | Lise Martens |
| Tante Trude aus Buxtehude | 1971-04-14 | Loni Martell |
| Journey to the Seventh Planet | 1962-03-10 | Ingrid |
| Ohne Krimi geht die Mimi nie ins Bett | 1962-10-19 | Marion Keyser |
| Warum hab ich bloss zwei mal ja gesagt | 1969-09-04 | Püppi |
| Piccadilly null Uhr zwölf | 1963-12-31 | Ruth Morgan |
| Victim Five | 1964-07-10 | Helga Swenson |
| La casa de las mil muñecas | 1967-11-08 | Marie Armstrong |