Ruth Hellberg was a German actress best known for her roles in Alles Schwindel, Yvette, and Im Kreise der Lieben. She was a prominent figure in German cinema during the 1930s and 1940s, with a successful career that spanned several decades.
Personal and Family Life
Ruth Hellberg was born on November 2, 1906, in Berlin, Germany. She married Wolfgang Liebeneiner in 1934, but the couple divorced in 1943. Together, they had two children: Christine and Andreas Landshoff. Her father worked as a stage manager and director, while her mother was a high school drama teacher, which surely influenced her path into acting.
Career
Ruth began her acting career on stage and was associated with various reputable theaters, including the Berliner Staatstheater from 1938 to 1945. Although she reached the height of her fame in the 1930s and 1940s, she took a long break from film, re-emerging in television roles during the 1960s. Some of her notable performances included characters in movies such as Yvette (1938) and several productions in the 1990s.
Death and Legacy
Ruth Hellberg passed away on April 26, 2001, in Feldafing, Bavaria, Germany. She is remembered as a talented actress who made significant contributions to German theater and film. Despite her lengthy absence from the screen, her earlier works still resonate with audiences today.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Alles Schwindel | 1940-04-10 | Julia Vermehren |
| Strohfeuer | 1972-11-01 | Mutter Elisabeth |
| Schwarzfahrt ins Glück | 1938-08-07 | Serviererin Erika Dohmke |
| Yvette. Die Tochter einer Kurtisane | 1938-03-25 | Yvette Obardi |
| Die Soldaten | 1988-07-18 | |
| Im Kreise der Lieben | 1991-12-12 | Emmi Grund |
| Michael Kramer | 1965-04-13 | Frau Kramer |
| Drei Unteroffiziere | 1939-03-30 | Gerda Cyrus |
| In geheimer Mission | 1938-12-16 | Ruth Martens |