Marlene Dietrich
Acting
1901-12-27 · Berlin, Germany
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.
Filmography
TheatersMarilyn Monroe: The Rise of an Icon
2026 · Movie
Erich Maria Remarque und Marlene Dietrich - Flucht in die Liebe
2025 · Movie
Maria Callas: The Final Act
2024 · Movie
1939: Secrets of Hollywood's Golden Year
2023 · Series
The Century of Icons
2022 · Series
Mythos Côte d'Azur - Liebe, Luxus, Leidenschaft
2021 · Movie
Normandie ne partira pas ce soir
2021 · Movie
Beautiful Like a Poem
2020 · Movie
Bodies and Spaces, Fabric and Light
2018 · Movie
100 Years of the UFA
2017 · Movie
Becoming Cary Grant
2017 · Movie
Classic Movie Bloopers: Uncensored
2013 · Movie
Vito
2011 · Movie
Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff
2010 · Movie
Rediscovering John Gilbert
2010 · Movie
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
2007 · Movie
Stardust: The Bette Davis Story
2006 · Movie
Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova
2005 · Movie
Hitchcock and 'Stage Fright'
2004 · Movie
Checking Out: Grand Hotel
2004 · Movie
Complicated Women
2003 · Movie
Das Jahrhundert des Theaters
2002 · Series
Marlene Dietrich: Her Own Song
2002 · Movie
The Great Yiddish Love
2002 · Movie
Das Jahrhundert des Kabaretts
2001 · Series
Sternstunde Kunst
1998 · Series
Legenden
1998 · Series
No Angel: A Life of Marlene Dietrich
1996 · Movie
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
1995 · Movie
The Casting Couch
1995 · Movie
That's Entertainment! III
1994 · Movie
The Meeting of Two Queens
1991 · Movie
Nylon Blues: A History of the Nylon Stocking
1991 · Movie
Eve and Marilyn
1987 · Movie
Marlene
1984 · Movie
Going Hollywood: The '30s
1984 · Movie
Just a Gigolo
1978 · Movie
I Wish You Love
1973 · Movie
Ettan gästar: Marlene Dietrich
1971 · Movie
Triumph Over Violence
1965 · Movie
Paris When It Sizzles
1964 · Movie
Black Fox: The Rise and Fall of Adolf Hitler
1962 · Movie
Judgment at Nuremberg
1961 · Movie
Touch of Evil
1958 · Movie
Witness for the Prosecution
1957 · Movie
The Monte Carlo Story
1956 · Movie
Around the World in 80 Days
1956 · Movie
Tony Awards
1956 · Series
Rancho Notorious
1952 · Movie
No Highway in the Sky
1951 · Movie
German Film Award
1951 · Series
Stage Fright
1950 · Movie
Jigsaw
1949 · Movie
A Foreign Affair
1948 · Movie
Golden Earrings
1947 · Movie
Martin Roumagnac
1946 · Movie
Kismet
1944 · Movie
Follow the Boys
1944 · Movie
Show-Business at War
1943 · Movie
Breakdowns of 1942
1942 · Movie
Pittsburgh
1942 · Movie
The Spoilers
1942 · Movie
The Lady Is Willing
1942 · Movie
Manpower
1941 · Movie
The Flame of New Orleans
1941 · Movie
Seven Sinners
1940 · Movie
Destry Rides Again
1939 · Movie
Angel
1937 · Movie
Knight Without Armour
1937 · Movie
The Garden of Allah
1936 · Movie
Desire
1936 · Movie
The Fashion Side of Hollywood
1935 · Movie
The Devil Is a Woman
1935 · Movie
The Scarlet Empress
1934 · Movie
The Song of Songs
1933 · Movie
The Film Parade
1933 · Movie
Blonde Venus
1932 · Movie
Shanghai Express
1932 · Movie
Dishonored
1931 · Movie
Marlene Dietrich, “The Blue Angel” Screen Test
1930 · Movie
Morocco
1930 · Movie
The Blue Angel
1930 · Movie
Dangers of the Engagement Period
1930 · Movie
The Ship of Lost Men
1929 · Movie
The Woman One Longs For
1929 · Movie
I Kiss Your Hand, Madame
1929 · Movie
Art of Love
1928 · Movie
Cafe Electric
1927 · Movie
His Greatest Bluff
1927 · Movie
Heads Up, Charley
1927 · Movie
The Imaginary Baron
1927 · Movie
A Modern Dubarry
1927 · Movie
Manon Lescaut
1926 · Movie
Her Dancing Partner
1925 · Movie
Leap Into Life
1924 · Movie
The Countess of Paris
1923 · Movie
The Tragedy of Love
1923 · Movie
Man by the Roadside
1923 · Movie
Im Schatten des Glücks
1919 · Movie
Marlene Dietrich: Home Movies
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