Acting · Berlin, Germany · Born December 27, 1901
Marlene Dietrich (1901–1992) was a German-American actress and singer, widely regarded as one of the most iconic figures of classic Hollywood. She rose to fame in the 1930s with films like The Blue Angel, Shanghai Express, and Destry Rides Again, captivating audiences with her sultry voice, striking beauty, and androgynous style. Known for her ability to reinvent herself, Dietrich transitioned from film star to a celebrated cabaret performer, touring internationally for decades. Beyond her career, Dietrich was known for her progressive views and unconventional lifestyle. She openly defied gender norms, often wearing men's clothing both on and off-screen, which contributed to her enigmatic persona. Her personal life has long been the subject of speculation, particularly regarding her sexuality. While she was married to Rudolf Sieber, she was rumored to have had relationships with both men and women, including actresses Claudette Colbert and Mercedes de Acosta. Some sources suggest she was part of Hollywood’s so-called “sewing circle,” a network of women engaged in same-sex relationships. However, Dietrich never publicly confirmed these rumors, maintaining an air of mystery that only added to her legendary status. Her legacy continues to inspire discussions on gender, sexuality, and Hollywood’s golden age.
MovieMarilyn Monroe: The Rise of an Icon
2026
as archive footage
MovieErich Maria Remarque und Marlene Dietrich - Flucht in die Liebe
2025
as Self (archive footage)
MovieMaria Callas: The Final Act
2024
as Self (archive photo)
TVThe Century of Icons
2022
as Self (archive footage)
MovieMythos Côte d'Azur - Liebe, Luxus, Leidenschaft
2021
MovieNormandie ne partira pas ce soir
2021
MovieBeautiful Like a Poem
2020
as Self (archive footage)
Bodies and Spaces, Fabric and Light
2018
as (archive footage)
Movie100 Years of the UFA
2017
as Self - Actress (archive footage)
MovieBecoming Cary Grant
2017
as Self (archive footage)
MovieClassic Movie Bloopers: Uncensored
2013
as Self (archive footage)
MovieVito
2011
as Self (archive)
MovieCameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff
2010
as Countess Alexandra Vladinoff (archive footage)
MovieRediscovering John Gilbert
2010
as Self (archive footage)
MovieWhy Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
2007
as Self (archive footage)
MovieStardust: The Bette Davis Story
2006
as Self (archive footage)
MovieCoisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova
2005
as Self (archive footage)
MovieHitchcock and 'Stage Fright'
2004
as Self (archive footage)
Checking Out: Grand Hotel
2004
as Self (archive footage)
MovieComplicated Women
2003
as Self (archive footage)
TVDas Jahrhundert des Theaters
2002
as Self (archive footage)
MovieMarlene Dietrich: Her Own Song
2002
as Self (archive footage)
MovieThe Great Yiddish Love
2002
as (archive footage)
Das Jahrhundert des Kabaretts
2001
as Self (archive Footage)
Sternstunde Kunst
1998
as Self (archive footage)
Legenden
1998
as Self (archive footage)
MovieNo Angel: A Life of Marlene Dietrich
1996
MovieThe First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
1995
as Self (archive footage)
MovieThe Casting Couch
1995
MovieThat's Entertainment! III
1994
as (archive footage)
MovieThe Meeting of Two Queens
1991
as (archive footage)
Nylon Blues: A History of the Nylon Stocking
1991
as (archive footage)
MovieMarlene
1984
as Herself (Voice)
MovieGoing Hollywood: The '30s
1984
as Self (archive footage)
MovieJust a Gigolo
1978
as Baroness von Semering
I Wish You Love
1973
as Herself
MovieEttan gästar: Marlene Dietrich
1971
as Interviewee, herself
MovieTriumph Over Violence
1965
as Self (archive footage)
MovieParis When It Sizzles
1964
as Marlene Dietrich (uncredited)
MovieBlack Fox: The Rise and Fall of Adolf Hitler
1962
as Narrator (voice)
MovieJudgment at Nuremberg
1961
as Mrs. Bertholt
MovieTouch of Evil
1958
as Tana
MovieWitness for the Prosecution
1957
as Christine
MovieThe Monte Carlo Story
1956
as Maria de Crevecoeur
MovieAround the World in 80 Days
1956
as Saloon Hostess
TVTony Awards
1956
as Self - Recipient
MovieRancho Notorious
1952
as Altar Keane
MovieNo Highway in the Sky
1951
as Monica Teasdale
German Film Award
1951
as Self
MovieStage Fright
1950
as Charlotte Inwood
MovieJigsaw
1949
as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
MovieA Foreign Affair
1948
as Erika Von Schlüetow
MovieGolden Earrings
1947
as Lydia
MovieMartin Roumagnac
1946
as Blanche Ferrand
MovieKismet
1944
as Jamilla
MovieFollow the Boys
1944
as Marlene Dietrich
MovieShow-Business at War
1943
as Self
MovieBreakdowns of 1942
1942
as Self
MoviePittsburgh
1942
as Josie 'Hunky' Winters
MovieThe Spoilers
1942
as Cherry Malotte
MovieThe Lady Is Willing
1942
as Elizabeth Madden
MovieManpower
1941
as Fay Duval
MovieThe Flame of New Orleans
1941
as Countess Claire Ledoux, aka Lili
MovieSeven Sinners
1940
as Bijou
MovieDestry Rides Again
1939
as Frenchy
MovieAngel
1937
as Lady Maria Barker, aka Angel
MovieKnight Without Armour
1937
as Countess Alexandra Vladinoff
MovieThe Garden of Allah
1936
as Domini Enfilden
MovieDesire
1936
as Madeleine de Beaupré
MovieThe Fashion Side of Hollywood
1935
as Self
MovieThe Devil Is a Woman
1935
as Concha Perez
MovieThe Scarlet Empress
1934
as Princess Sophia Frederica / Catherine II
MovieThe Song of Songs
1933
as Lily Czepanek
MovieThe Film Parade
1933
as (archive footage) (uncredited)
MovieBlonde Venus
1932
as Helen Faraday, aka Helen Jones
MovieShanghai Express
1932
as Shanghai Lily
MovieDishonored
1931
as Magda / X27
MovieMarlene Dietrich, “The Blue Angel” Screen Test
1930
MovieMorocco
1930
as Mademoiselle Amy Jolly
MovieThe Blue Angel
1930
as Lola Lola
MovieDangers of the Engagement Period
1930
as Evelyne
MovieThe Ship of Lost Men
1929
as Ethel Marley
MovieThe Woman One Longs For
1929
as Stascha
MovieI Kiss Your Hand, Madame
1929
as Laurence Gerard / Lucille
MovieArt of Love
1928
as Chichotte de Gastoné
MovieCafe Electric
1927
as Erni Göttlinger - ein flatterhaftes Mädchen
MovieHis Greatest Bluff
1927
as Yvette
Heads Up, Charley
1927
as Edmée Marchand
MovieThe Imaginary Baron
1927
as Sophie
A Modern Dubarry
1927
as Kokotte
MovieManon Lescaut
1926
as Micheline
MovieHer Dancing Partner
1925
as Dancer (Extra)
MovieLeap Into Life
1924
as Mädchen
MovieThe Countess of Paris
1923
as Lucie
MovieThe Tragedy of Love
1923
as Lucy
MovieMan by the Roadside
1923
as Krämerstochter
Im Schatten des Glücks
1919
as (unconfirmed)
