Marianne Simson was a German-American actress best known for her roles in “Andreas Schlüter,” “Zwei in einer großen Stadt,” and “Schneewittchen und die sieben Zwerge.” Born on July 29, 1920, in Berlin, Germany, she had a notable career in film and theater.
Personal and Family Life
Marianne Simson’s birth name was Marianne Lena Elisabeth Clara Simson. She was married to Wilhelm List-Diehl until his death in 1992. Her brother, Helmut Simson, served as the mayor of Wolfsburg later in life.
Career Highlights
Beginning her career as a ballerina at the Berlin Opera ballet, Marianne made her film debut in 1935 with “Friesennot.” She gained fame during World War II, appearing in various musicals and dramas. Despite rumors of her connection to the Nazi regime, she continued to perform even during her imprisonment by Russian forces after the war.
Death and Legacy
Marianne Simson passed away on July 15, 1992, in Füssen, Bavaria, Germany. Although she did not return to acting after her time in prison, she remained involved in theater as a choreographer. Her contributions to performance art are remembered, along with a porcelain figurine created in her likeness in 1941.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Andreas Schlüter | 1942-09-11 | Leonore Schlüter |
| Zwei in einer großen Stadt | 1942-01-23 | Inge Torff |
| Ein glücklicher Mensch | 1943-10-14 | Klaudia |
| Das Bad auf der Tenne | 1943-07-30 | Nina |
| Zwei Welten | 1940-01-05 | Agnes Bremer-Bratt |
| Schneewittchen und die sieben Zwerge | 1939-09-25 | Schneewittchen |
| Zentrale Rio | 1939-10-04 | Solotänzerin |
| Eine alltägliche Geschichte | 1948-11-26 | Anneliese Schwarz |
| Familie Buchholz | 1944-03-03 | |
| Neigungsehe | 1944-03-24 | |
| Münchhausen | 1943-03-05 | Die Mondfrau |