Dinah Grace was an American actress known for her roles in “It’s Great to Be in Love,” “The Mystery of Carlo Cavelli,” and “Spaßvögel.” Born Käthe Johanna Gerda Ilse Schmidt on February 14, 1916, she made a significant impact in the film industry with her performances.
Personal and Family Life
Dinah Grace was born to an officer’s family and began training as a ballerina at a young age. She married famous German film actor Willy Fritsch in March 1937, and they had two children together. After achieving success as a dancer, she chose to focus on raising her children, including son Thomas Fritsch, who later became a successful actor himself. Dinah practically raised her children solo until her health began to decline due to cancer.
Death and Legacy
Dinah Grace passed away from cancer on May 12, 1963, in Hamburg, Germany, at the age of 47. She was buried at Ohlsdorfer Friedhof in Hamburg, next to her husband Willy Fritsch, who joined her there in 1971. Her legacy lives on through her children’s accomplishments and the brief yet impactful career she had in dance and film.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Hohe Schule | 1934-12-31 | Eine Tänzerin |
| Spaßvögel | 1939-01-20 | Settchen Strobel |
| It’s Great to Be in Love | N/A | N/A |
| The Mystery of Carlo Cavelli | N/A | N/A |