Edith Mill was an Austrian-American actress known for her roles in films such as Heiße Ernte, Geliebtes Fräulein Doktor, and Zwei Menschen. She was recognized as a prominent leading lady during the 1950s and 60s.
Personal and Family Life
Edith Mill was born Edith Rosalia Martha Müll on August 16, 1925, in Vienna, Austria. She married Richard König in 1953, but their marriage ended with his death in 1961. After her successful early career in Europe, she moved to Canada in 1968 and later worked as a yoga teacher. Mill trained at the Max Reinhardt Seminar in Vienna from 1941 to 1943.
Career Highlights
During the peak of her career, Edith co-starred with notable actor Curd Jürgens in several films. However, by the 1960s, her screen roles diminished primarily to supporting parts on television. Despite this decline, her performances in earlier films left a lasting impression on audiences.
Death and Legacy
Edith Mill passed away on November 10, 2007, in Port Moody, British Columbia, Canada. Her contributions to the film industry, especially during the 1950s and 60s, are remembered fondly, and she remains a respected figure among classic cinema enthusiasts.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Auferstehung | 1958-10-21 | Fedosia |
| Zärtliches Geheimnis | 1956-03-07 | Anna Retzer |
| Zeitsperre | 1965-01-01 | Norma Dawson |
| Der rote Kreis | 1960-03-02 | Lady Doringham |
| Das Erbe vom Pruggerhof | 1956-02-01 | Marianne Prugger, Schwiegertochter |
| Immer wenn es Nacht wird | 1961-12-01 | Gloria Elkins |
| Jägerblut | 1957-12-25 | Barbara Aiblinger |
| Geliebtes Fräulein Doktor | 1954-12-02 | Dr. Maria Hofer |
| Zwei Menschen | 1952-11-13 | Judith Platter |
| Hexen | 1949-04-08 | Katharina |
| Peter und Sabine | 1968-08-08 | Frau Herken |
| Bäume sterben aufrecht | 1967-06-02 | Helena |
| Der Held meiner Träume | 1960-08-04 | Frau Kleinschmidt |