Elisabeth Müller was a Swiss-American actress known for her roles in The Power and the Prize, Viktoria, and Alle Tage ist kein Sonntag. Born on July 18, 1926, in Basel, Switzerland, she gained recognition as a leading lady in the 1950s, particularly in tragic and delicate roles.
Personal and Family Life
Elisabeth Müller was married to Kurt Grigoleit from 1962 until his death in 1988. She trained at the Zurich Schauspielhaus and began her acting career with the Deutsches Theater in Göttingen. Although she had a promising start, her Hollywood journey did not lead to the stardom she anticipated.
Career
Müller first gained significant attention for her performance in Afraid to Love in 1954, which paved the way for her role in The Power and the Prize in 1956. Despite her talent and experience in film, she gradually shifted her focus to theater work starting in the 1960s.
Death and Legacy
Elisabeth Müller passed away on December 11, 2006, in Sempach, Kanton Luzern, Switzerland, due to natural causes. Her contributions to cinema and theater during the mid-20th century left a lasting impact, especially in the genre of tragic roles.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Angry Hills | 1959-07-29 | Lisa Kyriakides |
| The Power and the Prize | 1956-09-26 | Miriam Linka |
| Alle Tage ist kein Sonntag | 1959-08-12 | Eva Kende |
| Rommel ruft Kairo | 1959-02-19 | Kay Morrison |
| Dr. Crippen lebt | 1958-02-20 | Fleur Blanchard |
| Geliebte Corinna | 1956-12-22 | Corinna Stephan |
| Skandal in Ischl | 1957-12-03 | Viola Duhr |
| Moselfahrt aus Liebeskummer | 1953-11-12 | Angela Schäfer |
| El Hakim | 1957-12-16 | Lady Avon |
| Gestehen Sie, Dr. Corda! | 1958-05-22 | Beate Corda |
| André und Ursula | 1955-09-07 | Ursula Hartmann |
| Rosen für Bettina | 1956-03-28 | Bettina Sanden |
| Das Bekenntnis der Ina Kahr | 1954-11-12 | Ina Kahr |
| Morgengrauen | 1954-09-01 | Inge Jensen |
| Taxichauffeur Bänz | 1957-06-25 | Irma Bänz |
| Matto regiert | 1949-04-22 | Irma Wasem, Krankenschwester |
| Drei Schwestern | 1966-02-02 | Olga |
| Viele heißen Kain | 1967-11-22 | Marie Robert |
| Der Tag vor der Hochzeit | 1952-11-27 | Thea |
| Viktoria | 1957-07-02 | Viktoria |
| Der Alte | 1977-04-11 | Ilse von Seydl |
| Derrick | 1974-10-20 | Dr. Ursula von Haidersfeld |