Hilde Hildebrand was an American actor who is best known for Enemy at the Gates (2001), The Czar’s Courier (1936), and Bel Ami (1939). She was born on September 10, 1897 in Hanover, Germany, and died on April 28, 1976 in West Berlin, West Germany.
Personal and Family Life
Hilde Hildebrand, born Emma Minna Hildebrand, began her career as a ballet dancer and joined the Residenz Theater at just sixteen. She transitioned to acting shortly after and became a popular performer in the 1920s Berlin cabaret scene. Later, she joined the Nazi Party in 1933, but this decision was seen as a means to further her career rather than true political allegiance.
Career Highlights
Hildebrand achieved great success in the film industry, especially during the transition to sound films. Her charming looks and talents as a vocalist made her a sought-after actress in the 1930s and 1940s. However, her career began to decline as she grew disillusioned with the Nazi regime and withdrew from public life.
Death and Legacy
In her later years, Hildebrand became increasingly reclusive and passed away alone in Grunewald on April 28, 1976. Despite the ups and downs of her career and personal life, she left behind a rich legacy in the German film industry, remembered for her contributions as a comedienne and actress.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Große Freiheit Nr. 7 | 1944-12-15 | Anita |
| Amphitryon – Aus den Wolken kommt das Glück | 1935-07-18 | 1. Freundin Alkmenes |
| Polenblut | 1934-10-24 | Wanda Kwasinskaja |
| Mutterlied | 1937-12-21 | Ricarda Doret (his wife) |
| Jenny und der Herr im Frack | 1941-11-25 | Lilly Hegedüsch |
| Der Tiger Akbar | 1951-01-11 | Madame Regina |
| Tanz auf dem Vulkan | 1938-11-30 | Gräfin X |
| Ballhaus goldener Engel | 1932-09-05 | |
| Artisten | 1935-03-12 | Vera Leander |
| Bel Ami | 1939-02-21 | Frau von Marelle |
| Bezaubernde Arabella | 1959-12-22 | Lady Bridlington |
| Die Dreigroschenoper | 1963-02-28 | Cella Peachum, seine Frau |
| Die englische Heirat | 1934-10-31 | Bella Amery |
| Der Herr vom andern Stern | 1948-07-13 | Jeanette |