Helene Lauterböck was an Austrian actress who is best known for her roles in Das jüngste Gericht (1940), Die Frau von gestern und morgen (1928), and Little Mother (1935). She was born on January 16, 1895, in Vienna and passed away on March 13, 1990, in Langenfeld, North-Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
Personal and Family Life
Helene Lauterböck had a significant career in theater and film throughout her life. She experienced a major setback after Austria was annexed by Nazi Germany in 1938 when she was prohibited from performing. Despite this challenge, she returned to acting following World War II, continuing to make her mark in the industry.
Career
She made her stage debut in 1913 in Lessing’s “Minna von Barnhelm.” Lauterböck worked at the Burgtheater from 1917 to 1921 and then joined the Volkstheater from 1924 to 1934. One of her notable later roles was as Sophie Esterházy in the second and third Sissi movies.
Death and Legacy
Helene Lauterböck died on March 13, 1990, leaving behind a legacy of important performances in both theater and film. Her work, particularly in the Sissi film series, remains memorable to audiences and serves as a testament to her resilience as an actress during turbulent times in history.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Sissi – Forever My Love | 1962-03-27 | Countess Esterhazy (archive footage) |
| Die Frau von gestern und morgen | 1928-07-13 | |
| Mädchenjahre einer Königin | 1954-12-15 | Lady Lansdowne |
| Eva küßt nur Direktoren | 1958-01-16 | Sekretärin |
| Der liebe Augustin | 1940-12-17 | |
| Kleine Mutti | 1935-02-04 | |
| Ich und meine Frau | 1953-08-03 | |
| Katia | 1959-12-22 | (uncredited) |
| Hotel Sacher | 1939-03-15 | |
| Csibi, der Fratz | 1934-03-07 | Internatsvorsteherin |
| Sissi – Die junge Kaiserin | 1956-12-01 | Countess Esterhazy |