Cornell Borchers

Cornell Borchers was an American actor known for her roles in The Divided Heart, Never Say Goodbye, and The Big Lift. She was recognized for her striking features and talent in the mid-20th century cinema.

Personal and Family Life

Cornell Borchers, born Gerlind Cornell Borchers, came from Lithuanian ancestry and initially studied medicine before shifting to acting. She was married twice, first to Bruce Cunningham with whom she had one child, and later to Anton Schelkopf, with whom she had two children. Her daughter, Julia, married into nobility, adding to the family’s legacy.

Career Highlights

After her studies, Cornell took drama classes and quickly caught the attention of director Arthur Maria Rabenalt. She moved to Hollywood but left her contract after just one film, believing better roles were not available. Though her career took a brief downturn, she regained recognition with her BAFTA-winning role in The Divided Heart.

Death and Legacy

Cornell Borchers passed away on May 12, 2014, in Germany, leaving behind a rich legacy of film work. She chose to step away from the public eye in 1959, prioritizing her family over her acting career, which added a layer of admiration to her life story.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
The Big Lift 1950-04-26 Frederica Burkhardt
Never Say Goodbye 1956-03-10 Lisa Gosting
The Divided Heart 1954-11-09 Inga
Flood Tide 1958-02-01 Anne Gordon
Das ewige Spiel 1951-03-21 Marie Campenhausen
Schwarze Augen 1951-12-25 Helene Samboni
Haus des Lebens 1952-09-11 Dr. Elisabeth Keller
Rot ist die Liebe 1957-01-17 Rosemarie
Die tödlichen Träume 1951-03-16 Angelika Wilbrand / Donna Inez / Lisette / Maria
Die Lüge 1950-08-10 Ellen Gruber
Arzt ohne Gewissen 1959-09-04 Harriet Owen
Martina 1949-07-08 Irene
0 Uhr 15, Zimmer 9 1950-03-23 Maria Mertens
Maxie 1954-10-13 Nora, seine Frau
Abenteuer in Wien 1952-08-20 Karin Manelli
Schule für Eheglück 1954-05-19 Regine
Anonyme Briefe 1949-03-28 Cornelia
Unvergängliches Licht 1951-03-22 Michèle Printemps
Absender unbekannt 1950-02-10 Dr. Elisabeth Markert – Lehrerin
Istanbul 1957-01-23 Stephanie Bauer / Karen Fielding
Oasis 1955-03-18 Karine Salstroem
The Dark Wave 1956-06-01