Olly Holzmann was an American actress known for her roles in Der weiße Traum, 7 Jahre Pech, and Frau im Strom. Born as Ilona Holzmann on October 31, 1915, in Vienna, Austria-Hungary, she became a notable figure in the film industry of the 1930s and early 40s.
Personal and Family Life
Olly Holzmann was married twice, first to Alexander Meisel and later to Alexander Orley. She had two children with Meisel. Her family life was impacted by the tumultuous events of her time, especially during and after World War II.
Career Overview
She started her film career in 1939 and quickly became popular in the Austrian film scene. Holzmann’s talent as a dancer and ice skater brought her acclaim, particularly in her standout performance in Der weiße Traum (1943). However, after the war, she found it difficult to maintain her previous success and officially retired from acting in 1950.
Death and Legacy
Olly Holzmann passed away in August 1995 in London, England. Her contributions to film in Austria during the early 20th century are still remembered, particularly for her unique talents that combined acting with ice skating and dancing.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Frau im Strom | 1939-10-12 | Hedi |
| Der weiße Traum | 1943-10-04 | Liesl Strolz |
| Wiener G’schichten | 1940-08-08 | Mizzi |
| Meine Tante – deine Tante | 1939-12-28 | Tony Köster |
| Fünftausend Mark Belohnung | 1942-12-20 | Ursula Kettner |
| Im Tempel der Venus | 1948-02-27 | Brigitte Voß |
| Herzensfreud – Herzensleid | 1940-12-20 | Mizzi Hell – Schauspielerin |
| Mutterliebe | 1939-12-19 | Hanna Pirlinger |
| Das Jüngste Gericht | 1940-02-09 | Josefine Pawelek |
| Liebe nach Noten | 1950-10-12 | Anni Schmidt |
| Hotel Sacher | 1939-03-15 | Franzi |
| Das Glück wohnt nebenan | 1939-12-28 | Schneiderin Mizzi Pichler |
| Sieben Jahre Pech | 1940-12-19 | Gertie |
| Tip auf Amalia | 1940-05-09 | Bärbel |
| Hundstage | 1944-08-04 | Gerti König |
| Erzieherin gesucht | 1950-10-28 | Käthe Lohmann |