Lotte Spira

Lotte Spira was an American actress best known for her roles in Liebeswalzer (1930), Lady Windermeres Fächer (1935), and Vom Schicksal verweht (1942). Born on April 24, 1883, in Berlin, Germany, she made significant contributions to film and theater before her untimely death.

Personal and Family Life

Lotte Spira, born Charlotte Andresen, was married to the prominent actor Fritz Spira. They had two daughters, Steffi and Camilla, who also became actresses. Unfortunately, because of their Jewish heritage, the family faced grave dangers during the Nazi regime, especially after Fritz was murdered in a concentration camp in 1943. Lotte took great risks to protect her daughters; she cleverly claimed Camilla was not a Jew to save her from deportation.

Death and Legacy

Lotte Spira passed away on December 17, 1943, in Berlin, Germany, from natural causes. Her death came at a time when her life was primarily dedicated to acting and supporting her family under dire circumstances. Despite the tragic events surrounding her life, her legacy continues through her daughters and the impact she made as a talented actress before the war.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
Das Ekel 1939-08-04 Anna Weichert
Der ungetreue Eckehart 1940-01-25
Skandal in Budapest 1933-11-03 Frau Balogh, seine Frau
Der Berg ruft 1938-01-06 Frau Seiler
Kleiner Mann – ganz groß 1938-03-31 Frau Geheimrat Laube
Lady Windermeres Fächer 1935-10-24 Lady Jedburgh
Die Reise nach Tilsit 1939-11-02 Frau im Café
Unmögliche Liebe 1932-12-23 Frau Konsulin
Der Unwiderstehliche 1937-10-13 eine Kundin im Modesalon Midi
Die Frau meiner Träume 1944-08-25 Kantinenwirtin
Hermine und die sieben Aufrechten 1935-01-11 Mrs. Hediger, seine Frau
Annemarie. Die Geschichte einer jungen Liebe 1936-11-10 Leiterin des Wohltätigkeitskomitees
Gefährliches Spiel 1937-04-02 Gastgeberin Frau Dr. Klausen
Es geht um mein Leben 1936-12-05 Frau Fischer
Kongo-Express 1939-12-15 Mary
Mädchenjahre einer Königin 1936-02-28 Lady Flora Hastings
Sechs Tage Heimaturlaub 1941-10-03 Frau Fabius
Die lustigen Vagabunden 1940-09-20 Frau des Gutsbesitzers Brencken
Sonntagskinder 1941-12-19
Fortsetzung folgt 1938-08-25 Dollys Adoptivmutter
Leutnant warst Du einst bei deinen Husaren 1930-10-29 Katharina die Hofdame
Der Gouverneur 1939-04-22 Frau Runeberg
Bel Ami 1939-02-21 Walters Tischdame
Liebeswalzer 1930-02-07 Erzherzogin Melanie
Die Unbekannte 1936-11-12 Hausdame bei Bentick
Liebelei und Liebe 1938-10-20 Mutter Windgassen
Rosemarie will nicht mehr lügen 1939-01-16 Charlotte, seine Frau
Rosenmontag 1930-08-31 Mrs. Berger
Eine kleine Nachtmusik 1940-02-07 Baronin von Waldstätten
Kennwort Machin 1939-10-30 Frau Beck
Baby 1932-12-19 Gräfin Lafitte / Countess Lafitte
Arme, kleine Eva 1931-04-01 Ehefrau
Eine Nacht mit Hindernissen 1937-01-21
Der falsche Prinz 1927-12-01
Das Geheimnis um Betty Bonn 1938-01-04
Links der Isar – rechts der Spree 1940-09-05 Mutter Schulze
Die fromme Lüge 1938-03-25
Hallig Hooge 1923-01-17 Elga von Hohenhorst
Maria Ilona 1939-12-14 Gattin des Kaisers Ferdinand