Marieluise Claudius was a German actress who is best known for her roles in Pan, Peer Gynt, and King August the Strong. She was born on January 6, 1912, in Meiningen, Germany, and passed away at the young age of 29 on August 2, 1941, in Berlin.
Personal and Family Life
Marieluise Claudius came from a family involved in the arts; her father, Erich Claudius, and her mother, Liesbeth Rescke, were both actors. Her artistic heritage can be traced back to her grandfather, a composer, and her great-grandfather, a writer. She began her acting career at a young age, showcasing her talent on stage which eventually led her to film.
Death and Legacy
Claudius died unexpectedly from heart failure in 1941, leaving a brief but impactful legacy in the German film industry. She was buried in the New Cemetery in Wannsee, Berlin, although her grave has been lost over time. Despite her early death, she remains remembered for her contributions to cinema during the 1930s.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Schatten über St. Pauli | 1938-01-01 | Hanna Carstens |
| Der Mann, der Sherlock Holmes war | 1937-07-14 | Mary Berry |
| Reifende Jugend | 1933-09-21 | Christa von Borck, Abiturientin |
| Die Stimme der Liebe | 1934-01-03 | Zenzi |
| Ein Robinson | 1940-04-25 | Antje |
| Ich war Jack Mortimer | 1935-10-16 | Marie Polikow |
| Krach um Jolanthe | 1934-08-17 | Sophie |
| Der rote Reiter | 1935-02-01 | Etelka |
| Maja zwischen zwei Ehen | 1938-08-21 | Eva Adrian |
| Der alte und der junge König | 1935-01-02 | Prinzessin Wilhelmine |
| Die Entführung | 1936-03-31 | Suzanne Merville |
| Pan | 1937-08-26 | Eva |
| Der Ammenkönig | 1935-12-05 | Lisbeth |
| August der Starke | 1936-01-17 | Gräfin Anna Constanze Cosel |
| Einmal werd’ ich Dir gefallen | 1938-04-05 | Matthesi Stuck |