Evi Eva was an American actress, best known for her roles in “Harry Hill auf Welle 1000,” “Memoiren eines Kammerdieners,” and “Der Klabautermann.” Born as Elly Giese on December 30, 1899, in Berlin, Germany, she gained fame as a fair-haired star of silent films during the early 20th century.
Personal and Family Life
Evi Eva was married to Paul Oppen from January 1922 until their divorce in January 1930. The couple had one son, Wolf-Dieter Oppen, who was born in February 1923 in Berlin-Charlottenburg. Following the arrival of sound in films, Eva’s career saw a significant decline, leading her to live a life of relative obscurity.
Death and Legacy
Evi Eva passed away on January 4, 1985, just five days after her 85th birthday, in Berlin, Germany. Despite her contributions to early cinema, she died largely forgotten, representing a generation of actresses who faced challenges in adapting to the changing film industry.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Die letzte Droschke von Berlin | 1926-03-17 | Anna Lemke |
| Morgenröte | 1929-08-19 | Burgel |
| Am Rande der Großstadt | 1922-12-12 | |
| Und du mein Schatz fährst mit | 1937-01-15 | |
| Das Fürstenkind | 1927-06-22 | |
| Das letzte souper | 1928-11-05 | Margot (Myra) |
| Kaczmarek | 1928-10-09 | |
| Der Klabautermann | 1924-05-22 | |
| Der Orlow | 1927-10-06 | Dolly Marbanks |
| Mister Radio | 1924-09-05 | Marion |
| So küsst nur eine Wienerin | 1928-01-12 | |
| Der Mönch von Santarem | 1924-01-01 | |
| Die lustigen Weiber von Wien | 1931-03-06 | Adolphine |
| Unmoral | 1928-12-11 | |
| Wir halten fest und treu zusammen | 1929-09-16 | |
| Satans Peitsche | 1920-01-01 | |
| Die Moral der Gasse | 1925-10-30 | Tochter des Schustermeisters |
| Gobseck | 1924-04-24 | Gerda |