Heidi Brühl

Heidi Brühl was an American actress who is best known for Hochzeit auf Immenhof, Der Zigeunerbaron, and Ferien auf Immenhof. Born on January 30, 1942, in Gräfelfing, Bavaria, Germany, she made a significant mark in both film and music.

Personal and Family Life

Heidi married Brett Halsey on December 28, 1964, but they divorced in April 1976. Together, they had two children, Nicole Brühl and Clayton Halsey. Despite facing health challenges, Heidi remained dedicated to her career in entertainment throughout her life.

Health Challenges

At the young age of 20, Heidi was diagnosed with stomach cancer but successfully overcame the illness. Later in life, when her cancer returned, she chose to refuse chemotherapy. Heidi was known for her performances in Las Vegas with famous artists like Sammy Davis Jr. in 1963.

Death and Legacy

Heidi Brühl passed away on June 8, 1991, in Starnberg, Bavaria, Germany, due to cancer. Her legacy lives on through her impactful roles in film and music, earning her the nickname “the Doris Day of Germany.” Her recording of “Ring of Gold” sold a million and a half copies, showcasing her influence in the entertainment industry.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
Bekenntnisse des Hochstaplers Felix Krull 1957-04-24 Eleanor
The Eiger Sanction 1975-05-21 Mrs. Montaigne
Die Mädels vom Immenhof 1955-08-11 Dalli
Hochzeit auf Immenhof 1956-09-11 Dalli
Captain Sindbad 1963-04-12 Princess Jana
Die Zwillinge vom Immenhof 1973-12-18 Dalli
Ferien auf Immenhof 1957-09-03 Dalli
Frühling auf Immenhof 1974-09-13 Dalli
How to Seduce a Woman 1974-01-01 Dr. Winifred Sisters
Ooh… diese Ferien 1958-08-05 Monika Petermann
Laß mich am Sonntag nicht allein 1959-12-18 Elsie Schaller
Eine hübscher als die andere 1961-05-18 Gaby Fabian
Freddy und die Melodie der Nacht 1960-04-27 Inge
Die Frühreifen 1957-10-17 Inge
Immer will ich dir gehören 1960-12-16 Marianne Seibold
Verbrechen nach Schulschluss 1959-06-23 Ulla Anders
Der letzte Sommer 1954-10-28 Jessicas Schwester
Heideschulmeister Uwe Karsten 1954-01-11 Sternchen
Ohne Mutter geht es nicht 1958-11-04 Bixi
Vater, unser bestes Stück 1957-07-17 Bixi
Der Zigeunerbaron 1962-09-01 Arsena
Olympia – Olympia 1971-04-16 Eurydike
Roman einer Siebzehnjährigen 1955-11-04 Elfriede
Der Held meiner Träume 1960-08-04 Marianne Kleinschmidt
2 x Adam, 1 x Eva 1959-10-01 Kaarina
Solang’ die Sterne glüh’n 1958-07-21 Cora, Kunstreiterin
Man ist nur zweimal jung 1958-04-04 Clarissa
Der Schäfer vom Trutzberg 1959-01-16 Hilda von Puechstein
Das Gesetz des Clans 1977-03-24 Anne Coronado
Glückliche Reise 1975-01-25 Monika
Hanna von acht bis acht 1983-09-12
Meine Schwester und ich 1975-11-09 Dolly Fleuriot
Schlager-Raketen 1960-10-12 Heidi Brühl
Andere Zeiten – andere Sitten 1967-11-16 Self
Schlagerparade 1960 1960-04-04 Singer
Hollywood, ich komme 1980-11-04 Jane / Juanita
Dem Tod auf der Spur 1988-01-11
Annie Get Your Gun 1965-04-03 Annie Oakley
Daphnis und Chloe 1957-11-05 Chloe