Xenia Pörtner was an American actress who is best known for her roles in Othello (1968), Nathan der Weise (1967), and Ich warte auf dich (1952). Born on March 28, 1932, in Wuppertal, Germany, she made a significant mark in the film industry before passing away on December 23, 2005, in Germany.
Personal and Family Life
Xenia Pörtner was married to Herbert Fleischmann, although their marriage eventually ended in divorce. Throughout her life, she maintained a focus on her acting career, which took precedence in her personal life.
Career
Xenia had a diverse career as an actress, appearing in both films and television shows. She gained recognition for her performances in notable productions starting from the early 1950s and continued to be active in the industry until her later years.
Death and Legacy
Xenia Pörtner passed away on December 23, 2005, in Germany. Her contributions to the performing arts have left a lasting impact, especially in the realm of German theatre and film, where her performances are still remembered.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Abschied vom Abschied | 1974-01-01 | |
| Egmont | 1982-10-30 | Mutter |
| Die lieben Freunde | 1970-04-13 | Charlotte Marshall |
| Die Affäre | 1965-10-23 | Laura |
| Das Projekt Honnef | 1977-10-17 | Trude Honnef |
| Dumala | 1963-05-20 | Lene Werner |
| Romeo und Jeanette | 1958-09-17 | Jeanette |
| Siegfrieds Tod | 1961-06-21 | Krill Xanten |
| Grille und Ameise | 1979-03-21 | Elisa |
| Fall nicht in den Schwanensee | 1973-11-09 | Mrs. Rimmington |
| Die Pueblo-Affaire | 1972-05-04 | Rose Bucher |
| Die Welt des Wassers | 1966-02-09 | Diana |
| Nathan der Weise | 1967-09-16 | Sittah |
| Das imaginäre Leben des Straßenkehrers Auguste G. | 1968-02-23 | Laurence |
| Ich warte auf dich | 1952-12-16 | Gabriele |
| Othello | 1968-10-26 | Emilia |
| Tatort | 1970-11-29 | Frau von Cramer |
| Ein Fall für zwei | 1981-09-11 | Thea Borck |
| SOKO 5113 | 1978-01-02 | Frau Zehren |