Katharina Brauren was a German actress best known for her roles in “Madame Bovary,” “Novemberkatzen,” and “Fremde, liebe Fremde.” Born on April 21, 1910, in Frankfurt (Oder), Brandenburg, she made significant contributions to film and voice acting throughout her career.
Personal and Family Life
Katharina Brauren was married to actor Konrad Mayerhoff until his death in 1969. She was active in the theater scene and became a noted voice actress, especially recognized for her work in radio plays and fairy tales during the 1970s. She was a member of the Hamburger Kammerspielen ensemble from 1945 to 1953.
Career Highlights
Throughout her long career, Brauren appeared in numerous films and television series. She received the Bundesfilmpreis in 1986 for her performance in “Novemberkatzen.” Many generations enjoyed her voice in various children’s recordings, including adaptations of Enid Blyton’s “The Famous Five” and Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Three ???.”
Death and Legacy
Katharina Brauren passed away on December 25, 1998, in Ahrensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. Her work in film and voice acting left a lasting impact, and she is remembered fondly for her unique contributions to German entertainment.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Ödipussi | 1988-03-10 | Pauls Mutter |
| Schön war die Zeit | 1988-01-01 | Kinobesitzer Helmer |
| Zwei Herzen voller Seligkeit | 1957-03-22 | Beckerchen |
| Frühling auf Immenhof | 1974-09-13 | Mutter Karstens |
| Otto – Der Außerfriesische | 1989-07-12 | Louise Winkelmann |
| Pappa ante Portas | 1991-02-21 | Bettlerin |
| Toxi | 1952-08-15 | Vorsteherin |
| Novemberkatzen | 1986-09-30 | Großmutter |
| Fremde, liebe Fremde | 1991-01-01 | Oma |
| Die Buddenbrooks | 1979-10-15 | Antoinette Buddenbrook |
| Ein Mann am Zug | 1993-09-20 | Tante Frieda |