Evelyn Hamann was a German-American actress best known for her roles in “Adelheid und ihre Mörder,” “Ödipussi,” and “Pappa ante Portas.” Born on August 6, 1942, in Hamburg, Germany, she made a significant impact in German television and film.
Personal and Family Life
Evelyn Hamann was born into a musical family; her father, Bernhard Hamann, was the concert-master of the NDR Symphony Orchestra, and her mother was a singer and music teacher. She completed her studies at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Hamburg. She was married to Hans-Walther Braun from 1964 until their divorce in 1976 and had a brother named Gerhard Hamann.
Career
Evelyn’s career began on stage, and she became widely known as a comedic partner of Vicco von Bülow, also known as Loriot. They worked together for over thirty years, especially on TV shows like “Loriot.” Hamann became a celebrated actress, winning several awards, including the “Golden Camera” and the Federal Cross of Merit.
Death and Legacy
Evelyn Hamann passed away on October 29, 2007, in Hamburg after a battle with lymphoma. She left behind a rich legacy in German entertainment, remembered for her versatile performances and distinctive presence on screen.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Ödipussi | 1988-03-10 | Margarethe Tietze |
| Pappa ante Portas | 1991-02-21 | Renate Lohse |
| Vier Stunden von Elbe 1 | 1968-03-07 | Elke Hansen |
| Adelheid und ihre Mörder | 1993-01-07 | Adelheid Möbius |
| Die Schwarzwaldklinik | 1985-10-22 | Carsta Michaelis |
| Piratensender Powerplay | 1982-01-14 | Irmgard Wachtel |
| Der Alte | 1977-04-11 | Lisa Fabian |
| Evelyn und die Männer | 1987-04-23 | Evelyn Hausherr |
| Der Landarzt | 1987-02-10 | Thea Knoll |
| Wut im Bauch | 1999-01-02 | Charlotte Mayer |