Karla Runkehl

Karla Runkehl was an American actress who is best known for Genesung, Nur eine Frau, and Urlaub ohne Dich. She was born on November 7, 1930, in Stettin, Pomerania, Germany (now Szczecin, Poland) and passed away on December 24, 1986, in Kleinmachnow, German Democratic Republic.

Personal and Family Life

Karla Runkehl began her acting journey at the age of seventeen when she entered Defa’s acting school in 1948. Throughout the 1950s, she emerged as one of East Germany’s most beloved actresses and gained critical acclaim for her work. Known for her intense and expressive performances, she often portrayed strong women maturing from simple backgrounds into confident individuals.

Death and Legacy

Karla Runkehl died on December 24, 1986, leaving behind a significant legacy in East German cinema. She remains a respected figure in film history, recognized for her roles as a socialist role model and her contribution to portraying working-class women on screen.

Filmography

TitleRelease DateCharacter
Unterm Birnbaum1973-11-16Male
Ach, du fröhliche1962-10-12Frau Siebkorn
Pugowitza1981-03-26Frau Sagoreit
Ernst Thälmann – Sohn seiner Klasse1954-03-09Änne Harms
Die Russen kommen1968-02-02Mutter Bergschicker
Ernst Thälmann – Führer seiner Klasse1955-10-06Änne Jansen
Daniel und der Weltmeister1963-10-05Daniels Mutter
Ärzte1962-02-02Susanna
Schlösser und Katen1957-02-09Annegret
Fischzüge1975-07-12Mutter Johansson
Der Frühling braucht Zeit1965-11-25Luise Faber
Genesung1956-02-16Irene ‘Reni’ Schorn, verehel. Kerster
Hexen1954-09-02
Die Igelfreundschaft1962-03-25Heiner’s Mother
Sonjas Rapport1982-09-26
Romanze mit Amélie1982-01-21
Rabenvater1986-04-30Frau Blümchen
Die Verlobte1980-09-05Beamtin
Corinna Schmidt1951-10-18
Frauenschicksale1952-06-12Freundin
Alleinstehend1983-07-03Kader-Gabi
Robert in Berlin1983-05-01Roberts Mutter
Die Kolonie1981-09-04Frau Lindemann
Nicht verzagen, Trudchen fragen1980-10-06Kathi
Oben geblieben ist noch keiner1980-05-26Sekretärin
Sabine Wulff1978-11-10Frau Wulff
Die unverbesserliche Barbara1977-03-11
Am Ende der Welt1975-03-26
Ich war in Honolulu – wetten?1974-12-12Nachbarin
Johannes Kepler1974-11-15Kristina Barbara Brahe
… verdammt, ich bin erwachsen1974-09-18Kurbels Mutter
Im Spannungsfeld1970-02-12Parteisekretärin
Baron Münchhausens Tochter1968-12-07
Einer von uns1960-04-28Lilly
Entdeckung des Julian Böll1962-07-18
Mord ohne Sühne1962-06-27Dora Mettner
Die aus der 12b1962-02-23Fräulein Platzke
Die Frau am Pranger1962-01-21Katrin
Mord an Rathenau1961-11-23Hilde Buchholz
Gerichtet bei Nacht1960-09-11Susanne Riemenschmidt
Maibowle1959-12-04Rosa
Der Ritter vom Mirakel195

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