Ruth Kappelsberger was a German-American actress known for her performances in “Drei weiße Birken,” “False Shame,” and “Das Schweigen im Walde.” Born on November 13, 1927, in Munich, Bavaria, she became a familiar face on German television.
Personal and Family Life
Ruth was married to Fred Bertelmann from 1966 until his death in January 2014. She had a previous marriage from which she had one child, though that relationship ended in divorce.
Career
Kappelsberger trained at Schauspielschule Hannover and began her career in radio with Bayerischen Rundfunk in 1946. She spent two years performing in Munich cabaret and later became one of Germany’s beloved television presenters and moderators. Her notable roles in Heimatfilms and various television programs secured her status as a Bavarian national treasure.
Death and Legacy
Ruth Kappelsberger passed away on September 5, 2014, in Berg am Starnberger See, Bavaria, Germany. She left behind a legacy as a cherished figure in German television and cinema, remembered for her warmth and talent.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Der Komödienstadel – Der Geisterbräu | 1963-01-06 | Wally Bogenrieder |
| Der Geigenmacher von Mittenwald | 1950-12-10 | |
| Der Edelweißkönig | 1957-09-05 | Emmerenz |
| Die goldene Gans | 1953-12-25 | Kellnerin |
| Das Schweigen im Walde | 1955-09-04 | Burgl |
| Wetterleuchten um Maria | 1957-10-10 | Anna |
| Vater macht Karriere | 1957-02-26 | Dr. Anita Murr |
| Der grüne Kakadu | 1955-10-29 | Michette |
| Drei weiße Birken | 1961-09-27 | Vev |
| Der Komödienstadel – Wenn der Hahn kräht | 1985-09-08 | Rosa |
| Der Komödienstadel – Die kleine Welt | 1973-12-08 | Witwe Juliane Schiebl |
| Plonk | 1972-02-05 | Frau Plonkmann |
| Worüber man nicht spricht | 1958-09-18 | Fürsorgerin |
| Der Komödienstadel – Die Tochter des Bombardon | 1982-04-17 | Walli Bombardon |
| Der Komödienstadel – Witwen | 1969-08-31 | Gisela Werneck, Witwe |
| Der Komödienstadel – Die Mieterhöhung | 1966-07-22 | Guggi |
| Grüß Gott, Frau Doktor | 1992-01-01 | Irene |
| Die liebe Familie | 1976-11-25 | Laura |
| Der Komödienstadel – Späte Entdeckung / Der zerbrochene Kruag | 1959-05-15 | Vevi |
| Der starke Stamm | 1956-10-21 | |
| Unterhaltung für Millionen – Quiz und Show im Fernsehen | 1970-01-01 | Herself (Archive Footage) |
| Der Komödienstadel – Der Hochzeiter | 1962-08-18 | Wally |
| Der Komödienstadel – Die Witwen | 1969-01-01 | Gisela Werneck |
| Der Komödienstadel – Der Zigeunersimmerl | 1961-01-21 | |
| Weißblaue Geschichten | 1984-11-04 | |
| Café Meineid | 1990-10-06 | Emma Wiesner |
| Polizeiinspektion 1 | 1977-09-01 | |
| Dalli Dalli | 1971-05-13 | Self – Candidate |
| Sie und Er im Kreuzverhör | 1971-03-01 | |
| Drei sind einer zuviel | 1977-08-04 | Frau Zwicknagel |
| Curd Jürgens erzählt… | 1963-04-27 | Irmgard |
| Einer wird gewinnen | 1964-01-25 | Self |
| Der Gerichtsvollzieher | 1981-11-16 | Erika Brenner |
| Zum blauen Bock | 1957-08-03 | Self |
| Zwischenmahlzeit | 1963-11-27 | Self |
| Café Meineid | 1990-10-06 | Irmin Dirscherl |
| Die Montagsmaler | 1974-01-14 | Self |
| Vater Seidl und sein Sohn | 1954-04-02 | Kathi |