Wera Frydtberg was an American actress best known for her roles in “Ich denke oft an Piroschka,” “Der Pauker,” and “Wir Wunderkinder.” Born on August 11, 1926, in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany, she made a significant impact in the German cinema of the 1950s.
Personal and Family Life
Wera Frydtberg was the daughter of a physician. She was married to Otto Urbach until his death in 1976, and they had one child together. Wera began her acting career on stage in Vienna, performing at various notable theaters.
Career
She made her theatrical debut in 1949 and quickly gained recognition in the new German cinema. Some of her most memorable films include “Sechs Stunden Angst” and “Die feuerrote Baronesse.”
Death and Legacy
Wera Frydtberg passed away on June 16, 2008, in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. Her contributions to theater and cinema remain significant, influencing future generations of actors and actresses.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Ich denke oft an Piroschka | 1955-12-29 | Greta |
| Wir Wunderkinder | 1958-10-28 | Vera von Lieven |
| Als geheilt entlassen | 1960-02-02 | Helga Martens |
| Musik ist Trumpf | 1961-08-18 | Marianne |
| Die große Chance | 1957-09-26 | Erika Hallersperg |
| Der Pauker | 1958-10-03 | Vera Bork |
| Die feuerrote Baronesse | 1959-02-20 | Juliane |
| Sechs Stunden Angst | 1964-11-25 | Madelon |
| Der Kommissar | 1969-01-03 | Schwester Erika |
| München 7 | 2004-10-24 | Autofahrerin |