Hilde Krüger was a German actress who is best known for Stradivari, El que murió de amor, and Der Mann, der nicht nein sagen kann. She was born on November 9, 1912, in Köln-Kalk, Germany, and passed away on May 8, 1991, in Lichtenfels, Germany.
Personal and Family Life
Hilde Krüger was born as Katerina Matilde Krüger and had a complicated life. She married Nacho de la Torre, the grandson of former Mexican President Porfirio Díaz, as a way to avoid deportation but later left him for the wealthy tycoon Julio Lobo, known as the “Sugar King of Havana.” Krüger was suspected of being a spy for the German intelligence during World War II and was known to associate with influential figures in Mexican society.
Career
Krüger initially aimed to pursue a career in Hollywood but faced challenges in finding roles, which led her to Mexico. In Mexico, she utilized her background in history and gained recognition for her acting skills. She wrote her thesis on La Malinche, the iconic Aztec woman, and became an expert in Napoleonic documents, gaining prominence in her field.
Death and Legacy
Hilde Krüger died on May 8, 1991, leaving behind a complex legacy intertwined with both her acting career and her suspected espionage activities. Her life story reflects the intersection of art and politics, as well as the challenges faced by artists during turbulent times.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Inkognito | 1936-07-31 | Severins Freundin Alexa Brandt |
| El que murió de amor | 1945-11-08 | |
| Das Hermännchen. Nee, nee, was es nich’ alles gibt | 1936-06-05 | Hilde Brandt |
| Peter, Paul und Nanette | 1935-01-15 | Nanette, seine Tochter |
| Eine Seefahrt, die ist lustig | 1935-11-21 | Leni Müller |
| Nur nicht weich werden, Susanne! | 1935-01-24 | |
| Eine Frau kommt in die Tropen | 1938-07-27 | Marianne Carsten |
| Der Mann, der nicht nein sagen kann | 1938-02-01 | Marguerite |
| Sie und die Drei | 1935-01-18 | Christine Glöckner |
| Frau Eva wird mondän | 1934-05-05 |