Hansi Knoteck was an Austrian-American actress who is best known for her roles in films like “Der Mann, der Sherlock Holmes war,” “Das Mädchen vom Moorhof,” and “Heimatglocken.” She made her mark as a successful singer and actress, particularly in regional films, during the 1930s and 1950s.
Personal and Family Life
Hansi Knoteck was born on March 2, 1914, in Vienna, Austria-Hungary. She trained as a ballet dancer and later studied at the Academy of Music and Art in Vienna. In 1940, she married actor Viktor Staal, and they had one son, Hannes, born in 1942. The couple was involved in the German-Austrian Anti-Nazi underground during World War II.
Career
Knoteck began her career in theater, performing in places like Marienbad and Leipzig, before transitioning to film in Berlin. Throughout her career, she appeared in over 36 movies, gaining fame for her performances in regional films. She experienced a brief comeback in the 1970s with “Der Jäger von Fall” before retiring from acting.
Death and Legacy
Hansi Knoteck passed away on February 23, 2013, in Eggstätt, Bavaria, Germany. Her contributions to the film industry and her involvement in the anti-Nazi movement left a lasting impact. She is remembered for her versatility as an actress and her dedication to her craft.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Der Mann, der Sherlock Holmes war | 1937-07-14 | Jane Berry |
| Das Schweigen im Walde | 1937-08-18 | Lo Petri |
| Das Mädchen vom Moorhof | 1935-10-30 | Helga Christmann |
| Heimatglocken | 1952-10-17 | Maria |
| Haus des Lebens | 1952-09-11 | Else Kuschitzky |
| Im Schatten des Berges | 1940-12-17 | Margret Murhaupt |
| Der Jäger von Fall | 1974-10-09 | Friedls Mutter |
| Das sündige Dorf | 1940-09-17 | Vevi |
| Venus vor Gericht | 1941-06-04 | Charlotte Böller |
| Ritt in die Freiheit | 1937-01-14 | Janka Koslowska |
| Die Heilige und ihr Narr | 1935-09-05 | Prinzessin Rosmarie |
| Zigeunerbaron | 1935-04-16 | Saffi |
| Fürst Woronzeff | 1934-10-01 | Woronzeffs Tochter Nadja |
| Waldrausch | 1939-10-19 | Beda |
| Inkognito | 1936-07-31 | Friedel Reimer |
| Waldwinter | 1936-07-13 | Marianne von Soden |
| Heimat, deine Sterne | 1951-12-25 | Resi |
| Der dunkle Stern | 1955-05-14 | Frau Casseno |
| Die Erbin vom Rosenhof | 1942-04-24 | Stasi |
| Das war mein Leben | 1944-10-23 | Anna Weber |
| Heimatland | 1939-08-24 | Monika Geißlinger |
| Das schöne Fräulein Schragg | 1937-04-08 | Anna-Maria Schragg |
| Grenzstation 58 | 1951-03-16 | Anna Leitner |
| Der Pfarrer von Kirchfeld | 1955-07-20 | Frau Stricher, Kriegerswitwe |
| Wenn Frauen schweigen | 1937-09-09 | Charlott – seine Frau |
| Der Edelweißkönig | 1939-01-01 | Veverl |
| Gewitter im Mai | 1938-02-22 | Dorle Weber |
| Der laufende Berg | 1941-03-14 | Vroni |
| Prinzessin Sissy | 1939-04-19 | Hanna Hofer |
| Frühlingsmelodie | 1945-01-01 | Eva Aderholz |
| Die fidele Tankstelle | 1950-12-04 | Christl |
| Brillanten | 1937-10-21 | Mimi Huygens |
| Am Anfang war es Sünde | 1954-10-27 | Anna |