Maria Hofen was a German-born American actress who is best known for roles in Die Nibelungen, Teil 1 – Siegfried, King Thrushbeard, and Amouren. She was born Walli Maria Hoffmann on March 31, 1886, in Dresden, Germany, and passed away in September 1970.
Personal and Family Life
Maria Hofen was born into a family in Dresden, where she began her journey in acting. Though details about her personal life are limited, her work in film greatly influenced the German cinema of her time.
Career
Hofen had a successful career, with notable performances in several films from the 1930s to the 1960s. She became well-known for her diverse roles, displaying her talent across various genres.
Death and Legacy
Maria Hofen died in September 1970. Her contributions to film have left a lasting impression on audiences and the acting community, securing her place in cinematic history.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Die Nibelungen, Teil 1: Siegfried | 1966-12-13 | Frigga |
| Die Geierwally | 1940-08-13 | Mariann Rosenbauer |
| Die Geierwally | 1956-08-29 | Luckard |
| Der Major und die Stiere | 1955-10-28 | Stockbäuerin |
| Robert Koch, der Bekämpfer des Todes | 1939-12-30 | Gesundbeterin |
| Stützen der Gesellschaft | 1935-12-21 | Frau Vigeland |
| Die goldene Stadt | 1942-09-03 | |
| König Richard II | 1968-03-03 | Herzogin von York |
| König Drosselbart | 1954-08-14 | Hofdame |
| Semmelweis – Retter der Mütter | 1950-06-01 | |
| Die Brücke | 1949-02-27 | |
| Die Kuckucks | 1949-04-07 | |
| Susanne macht Ordnung | 1930-11-22 | Mrs. Fuchs |
| Abschiedswalzer | 1934-10-02 | |
| Jahrmarkt des Lebens | 1928-02-16 |