Evelyn Künneke was an American actress who is best known for Märchen vom Glück, Karneval der Liebe, and Heimliches Rendezvous. She was born on December 15, 1921, in Berlin, Germany, and died on April 28, 2001, in the same city.
Personal and Family Life
Evelyn was the daughter of composer Eduard Künneke and opera singer Katarina Künneke. She had three marriages, including Dieter Hatje and Reinhard Thomanek, from whom she divorced in 1972. Evelyn also had one child from her previous marriage.
Career Highlights
She was a talented singer and cabaret artist, known for her performances on stage. Evelyn was last seen performing in the play “3 alte Schachteln” alongside Helen Vita and Brigitte Mira. During a television interview, she shared that filmmaker Leni Riefenstahl helped her and her family escape the Nazis.
Death and Legacy
Evelyn Künneke passed away from lung cancer on April 28, 2001, in Berlin, Germany. She left behind a legacy as a significant figure in German cinema and cabaret, remembered for her captivating performances and resilience during a tumultuous time in history.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Der Partyphotograph | 1968-11-29 | Mrs. Jansen |
| Schrei nach Lust – Liebe als Köder | 1968-11-29 | |
| Tanzende Sterne | 1952-11-27 | Sängerin |
| Ich war ein häßliches Mädchen | 1955-08-24 | |
| Die Hamburger Krankheit | 1979-11-22 | Wirtin |
| Karneval der Liebe | 1943-04-01 | Sängerin und Revuetänzerin |
| Kondom des Grauens | 1996-08-29 | Leichenbeschauerin Wilma |
| Noch ‘ne Oper | 1979-02-21 | Theater director |
| Ein lasterhaftes Pärchen | 2000-04-28 | Brigitte |
| Der Fünfminutenvater | 1951-08-02 | Mabel |
| Das unmögliche Mädchen | 1951-11-09 | Evelyn |
| Verlorene Melodie | 1952-06-27 | Sängerin |
| Märchen vom Glück | 1949-09-09 | Sängerin |
| Meine Frau macht Musik | 1958-04-02 | Daisy |
| Hanna von acht bis acht | 1983-09-12 | |
| Schöner Gigolo, armer Gigolo | 1978-11-16 | Frau Aeckerle |
| Ausziehn! | 2001-01-01 | Florence Cecil Asta |
| Große Starparade | 1954-10-11 | Self |
| Grandison | 1978-03-28 | Lady-in-law |
| Flammende Herzen | 1978-02-24 | Sängerin im Lokal |
| Die verschleierte Maja | 1951-08-30 | |
| Gestatten, Bestatter | 1986-01-01 | |
| Blond bis aufs Blut | 1997-02-20 | |
| Seniorenschweiz | 1976-03-16 | |
| Meine Sorgen möcht’ ich haben | 1975-01-24 | Susanne :- Bornemann |
| Berlinger | 1975-11-06 | |
| Wie ein Vogel auf dem Draht | 1975-05-05 | Herself |
| Das sündige Bett | 1973-10-26 | Frau Schindler |
| 1 Berlin-Harlem | 1974-01-01 | |
| Die Mädchen der Madame | 1969-08-15 | Frau von Kahlenbach |
| Deutsche Vorentscheidung zum Eurovision Song Contest 1958 | 1958-01-20 | Self |
| Auf Wiedersehn, Franziska | 1941-04-24 | |
| Faustrecht der Freiheit | 1975-06-06 | Secretary at Travel Agency |
| Bombenstimmung – Unterhaltung unterm Hakenkreuz | 1987-04-02 | self |