Maria Koppenhöfer was a German actress best known for her roles in The Heart of a Queen, The Rape of the Sabines, and The Living Dead. She was born on December 11, 1901, in Stuttgart, Germany, and passed away on November 29, 1948, in Heidelberg, Germany.
Personal and Family Life
Maria Koppenhöfer was the daughter of a hotelier and had a distinguished career on the classical stage before moving to film. She was married to Julius Halewicz, with whom she had one child, although they later divorced. During World War II, she feared for the safety of her daughter, who was half Jewish, and hid her away in the countryside.
Career
Koppenhöfer enjoyed her film career’s peak during the 1930s, participating in several important productions. Known for her expressive performances, she often portrayed commanding characters like nobility or royalty, and was recognized for her strong voice. She took on various roles, typically as supporting characters, which showcased her versatility as an actress.
Death and Legacy
Maria Koppenhöfer’s life took a tragic turn when her daughter fell seriously ill and died at the age of 16. Not long after, Maria herself was diagnosed with cancer, which ultimately claimed her life at the age of 47. Her contributions to film and theater continue to be remembered, particularly for her strong character portrayals in early German cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Schatten über St. Pauli | 1938-01-01 | Frau Lafrens |
| Tiefland | 1954-02-11 | Doña Amelia |
| Unheimliche Geschichten | 1932-09-06 | Hoheit |
| Schlußakkord | 1936-06-26 | Frau Freese, Wirtschafterin |
| 24 Stunden aus dem Leben einer Frau | 1931-10-11 | Casinobesucherin |
| Der Berg ruft | 1938-01-06 | Frau Croz |
| Der Herrscher | 1937-03-17 | Klothilde Clausen |
| Das Herz der Königin | 1940-11-01 | Elisabeth I. |
| Das Mädchen Johanna | 1935-04-26 | eine Frau aus dem Volk |
| Der Raub der Sabinerinnen | 1936-03-01 | Friederike Gollwitz |
| Andalusische Nächte | 1938-07-04 | Eine Wahrsagerin |
| Anna Favetti | 1938-04-27 | Frau Favetti |
| Johannisfeuer | 1939-11-03 | Weszkalnene |
| Wenn die Sonne wieder scheint | 1943-01-01 | Barbele Termöhlen – seine Frau |
| Opernredoute | 1931-07-25 | Tante Clementine |
| Seinerzeit zu meiner Zeit | 1944-10-08 | Babette |
| Schüsse in Kabine 7 | 1938-02-18 | Barbara Smith |
| Ein Mann mit Grundsätzen? | 1943-11-11 | Mrs. Senator Petersen |
| Gewitterflug zu Claudia | 1937-11-25 | Frau Imhoff |
| Der Fall Rainer | 1942-05-12 | Gräfin Erna von Eckersberg |
| Kora Terry | 1940-11-27 | Managerin der Truppe |
| Maja zwischen zwei Ehen | 1938-08-21 | Nora Delbanco |
| Eine Frau kommt in die Tropen | 1938-07-27 | Anna |
| Augen der Liebe | 1951-10-25 | Oberschwester |
| So endete eine Liebe | 1934-10-17 | Madame Mère |
| Der Weg zu Isabel | 1940-01-26 | Frau Choix |
| Friesennot | 1935-11-19 | Frau Winkler |
| Die Schenke zur ewigen Liebe | 1945-01-01 | Mutter Bentrup |
| Die kleine und die große Liebe | 1938-04-28 | Die Königinmutter |
| Bismarck | 1940-12-06 | Königin Augusta |
| Wetterleuchten um Barbara | 1941-10-17 | Stammermutter |
| Der Puppenspieler | 1945-01-16 | Frau Tendler |
| Ein Lied für Dich | 1933-04-14 | Frau Vogelmeyer |
| Das erste Recht des Kindes | 1932-10-21 | |
| Was tun, Sybille? | 1938-07-20 | Frau Seiff |