Manja Behrens was an American actress who is best known for Susanne im Bade, Gejagt bis zum Morgen, and Tag für Tag. Born on April 12, 1914, in Dresden, Germany, she made a significant impact in the film industry until her passing on January 18, 2003, in Berlin, Germany.
Personal and Family Life
Manja Behrens was married to Karl von Appen from 1958 until his death in 1981. She was the daughter of a lawyer and public trustee. During her early career, she worked as a dental assistant while attending acting classes with renowned coaches Waldemar Staegemann and Erich Ponto.
Career Highlights
Behrens was an ensemble member of the Dresdner Staatsschauspiel, performing from 1935 to 1953. She later joined the Volksbühne Berlin from 1954 until 1967, and her final engagement was with the Maxim Gorky Theater from 1967 to 1991. While her relationship with Nazi leader Martin Bormann caused a twenty-year acting ban, she continued to leave a mark on the German theater scene.
Death and Legacy
Manja Behrens passed away on January 18, 2003, in Berlin. She is remembered not only for her remarkable performances but also for her resilience in facing the challenges of her controversial past. Her contributions to theater and film continue to be celebrated by audiences and artists alike.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Karbid und Sauerampfer | 1963-12-27 | Clara |
| Kirmes | 1960-08-18 | Martha Mertens |
| Seilergasse 8 | 1960-08-11 | Frau Schirding |
| Gejagt bis zum Morgen | 1957-12-06 | Martha Kurda |
| Stärker als Paragraphen | 1936-08-26 | Renate – seine Nichte |
| Susanne im Bade | 1936-12-31 | Gussy Alfken |
| Sonnensucher | 1972-03-26 | Emmi Jahnke |
| Ehesache Lorenz | 1959-08-27 | Trude Lorenz |
| Das Leben beginnt | 1960-04-08 | Frau Brenner |
| Rauhreif | 1963-09-14 | Mutter Rothardt |
| Nicht verzagen, Trudchen fragen | 1980-10-06 | Trude |
| Stielke, Heinz, fünfzehn | 1987-02-12 | Frau Meinreis |
| Testamente | 1989-04-10 | Shanna |
| Maria | 1974-07-11 | Lydia Samoilowna |
| Mord ohne Sühne | 1962-06-27 | Frau Nogens |
| Dead Flowers | 1992-10-23 | Mrs. Vogler |
| Berühmte Ärzte der Charité: Der Mann aus Jena | 1981-06-20 | |
| Polizeiruf 110 | 1971-06-27 | Margits Mutter |