Hilla Höfer was a German actress best known for her roles in “Ehe in Dosen,” “Die Fledermaus,” and “Covered Tracks.” Born on December 16, 1914, in Berlin, she had a career that spanned several decades.
Personal and Family Life
Hilla Höfer was married to the well-known German character actor Harald Paulsen. They had one son, Uwe Paulsen, who also became an actor. Despite the challenges of World War II, she continued her passion for acting, although her film appearances became less frequent, and she focused mainly on theater.
Career Highlights
Höfer’s career took off before the war, with notable works like “Ehe in Dosen” in 1939 and “Die Fledermaus” in 1937. During World War II, she made only one film, “Ehe man Ehemann wird,” in 1941. After the war, she returned to acting but primarily in theater productions.
Death and Legacy
Hilla Höfer passed away in 1990 in Germany. Her contributions to the German film and theater scene, especially in the early to mid-20th century, have left a lasting impact. Her son, Uwe Paulsen, continues the family’s legacy in acting.
Filmography
| Title | Year | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Ein Mann will nach oben | 1978 | Haushälterin (as Hilla Hofer) |
| Ein Fall für Stein | 1976 | Frau Kunze (as Hilla Hofer) |
| Zu Gast in unserem Land | 1973 | Guest Role |
| Should a Schoolgirl Tell? | 1969 | (as Hilla Hoffer) |
| Only a Woman | 1962 | Supporting Role |
| Die Kartothek | 1962 | (as Hilla Hofer) |
| Der letzte Zeuge | 1960 | Krankenschwester (uncredited) |
| Judge and Juvenile | 1960 | (as Hilla Hofer) |
| Victor and Victoria | 1957 | Oberkellnerin (uncredited) |
| Blockierte Signale | 1948 | ‘Bulli’ – Frau Garfs |
| Ehe man Ehemann wird | 1941 | Leading Role |
| Wir tanzen um die Welt | 1939 | Tamara |
| Ehe in Dosen | 1939 | 2. Tänzerin (as Hilla Hofer) |
| Flucht ins Dunkel | 1939 | Tänzerin Rita |
| Men Are That Way | 1939 | Ursula |