Mimi Thoma was an American actress best known for her roles in Schindler’s List, Fährmann Maria, and Am Ende der Welt. She was born on October 9, 1909, in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, and passed away on May 16, 1968, in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
Personal and Family Life
Mimi Thoma was the niece of renowned German writer and poet Ludwig Thoma. She made a name for herself in Europe, notably singing the famous song “Lili Marleen.” Despite her talents, she passed away largely forgotten in Cologne.
Death and Legacy
Mimi Thoma died on May 16, 1968. Over the years, her contributions to film and music have been remembered by a small audience, but she remains largely unknown to the wider public today. Her work in classic films holds a special place in the history of European cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Year | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Klingendes Rendezvous | 1956 | Self – Singer |
| Am Ende der Welt | 1947 | Sänger |
| Fährmann Maria | 1936 | Singer (Heidelied) |
| Schindler’s List | 1993 | Performer: “Mamatschi (Mommy, Buy Me a Pony)” |