Johanna Hofer was an American actress who is best known for Possession, Im Reservat, and Veronika Voss. Born in Berlin, Germany, on July 30, 1896, she made a mark in the world of theater and film, primarily in the German-speaking community.
Personal and Family Life
Johanna Hofer married Fritz Kortner, a well-known actor, in 1924, and together they contributed significantly to the Berliner theater scene. Their lives took a turn when they left Germany to escape the rise of the Nazi regime, first moving to Vienna, then to London, and finally to the United States. The couple had two children together and remained a powerful creative partnership.
Career
Hofer began her acting career under the guidance of the famous theater director Max Reinhardt in Berlin. After emigrating, she worked in Hollywood for a time, appearing in supporting roles, and later returned to Germany in 1948, where she continued to perform in theater and television, including notable guest appearances on shows such as Derrick and Der Alte.
Death and Legacy
Johanna Hofer passed away on June 30, 1988, in Munich, Bavaria, West Germany. Her contributions to both stage and film leave a lasting legacy, particularly in the context of German theater and the arts during a tumultuous period in history. Her life story serves as a testament to resilience in the face of adversity.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 1981-05-27 | Heinrich’s Mother |
| Above Suspicion | 1943-05-31 | Frau Kleist |
| Der Verlorene | 1951-09-07 | Mrs. Hermann |
| Toxi | 1952-08-15 | Grossmutter Helene |
| Der Ruf | 1949-04-19 | Lina |
| Vor Sonnenuntergang | 1956-07-06 | Frau Peters, Inkens Mutter |
| Il vendicatore | 1959-02-11 | Maria Jegorowna |
| Ich will doch nur, dass ihr mich liebt | 1976-03-23 | Erika’s grandmother |
| Waldhausstraße 20 | 1960-10-22 | Frau Aronsohn |
| A Farewell to Arms | 1957-12-14 | Mrs. Zimmermann |
| Im Hause des Kommerzienrates | 1975-01-01 | Frau Diakonus |
| The Memory of Justice | 1976-10-04 | Self |
| Maria Stuart | 1963-06-01 | Kennedy |
| Mord im Dom | 1962-04-19 | erste Frau |
| Seniorenschweiz | 1976-03-16 | J. Kannemann |
| Ein Lied geht um die Welt | 1958-11-14 | |
| Die Alkestiade | 1958-03-02 | Aglaja |
| Die Sehnsucht der Veronika Voss | 1982-05-13 | Alte Frau |
| Nach Damaskus | 1966-11-19 | Die Mutter |
| Hedda Gabler | 1978-11-19 | Juliane Tesman |
| Altersheim | 1972-04-04 | Frau Amsel |
| Im Reservat | 1973-06-13 | Frau Minkwitz |
| Die große Chance | 1957-09-26 | Großmutter Degner |
| Der Fußgänger | 1973-09-05 | Frau Bergedorf |
| Rückfälle | 1977-12-13 | Mutter Burger |
| Auf dem Chimborazo | 1977-05-24 | Klara |
| Hotel Berlin | 1945-03-02 | |
| Hitler’s Madman | 1943-06-10 | |
| Kortnergeschichten | 1980-08-13 | Self |
| Der Alte | 1977-04-11 | Liselotte Badura |
| Derrick | 1974-10-20 | Frau Balte |
| Filmemigration aus Nazideutschland | 1975-11-11 | Self |