Heino, born in 1938 – Yours sincerely
Heino became a true icon of folk music in Germany and over the decades developed into an unmistakable cult figure who still holds a firm place in the musical landscape today. His trademark has always been his striking light blonde hair and dark sunglasses, which he wears not only for reasons of style, but also to conceal a bulging eye caused by a thyroid condition. Despite being over eighty years old, he has remained true to his style and continues to surprise his audience with new projects. in 2019, he released the album “… und tschüss – Das letzte Album”, on which he reinterpreted well-known songs by German bands such as “Die Toten Hosen” and “Rammstein”. But even after that, it wasn’t over: “Heino goes Klassik – Ein deutscher Liederabend” followed in 2021, proving his versatility once again. He is still energetic on stage today and shows that passion for music has no expiry date.
Heino, born in 1938 – Yours sincerely
Cher, born 1946 – Dancing Queen
Cher first rose to fame alongside her husband Sonny Bono when the duo enjoyed international success with the song “I Got You, Babe” and quickly achieved cult status. They also appeared together on the popular “Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour” before Cher decided to go her own way and launch an impressive solo career. With hits such as “Dark Lady”, she conquered the charts and established herself as an independent artist with a distinctive voice and strong stage charisma. But she not only set standards musically, she also enjoyed great success as an actress and was even awarded an Oscar for her role in “Moonstruck”. The American entertainer is still active today, touring the world in 2018 and 2019 and inspiring audiences with her energy and charisma. Although she is already in her mid-seventies, she appears youthful, powerful and still glamorous on stage.
Cher, born in 1946 – Dancing Queen
Martin Schneider, born 1964 – 7 Dwarves – Men Alone in the Forest
Martin Schneider began his career back in 1990 with his first comedy program and quickly made a name for himself in the German entertainment industry. Through numerous appearances in well-known formats such as the “Quatsch Comedy Club”, he became known to a wide audience, with his Hessian dialect in particular becoming his unmistakable trademark. In addition to his work as a stand-up comedian, he also made a name for himself as an actor and provided many laughs in the film comedy “7 Zwerge – Männer allein im Wald” and its sequel. Today he lives in Marburg and continues his creative work. Interestingly, he has a twin sister who is said to be very similar to him in appearance. He can still be seen regularly on television today and has no intention of retiring from the limelight, as humor is still a matter close to his heart.
Martin Schneider, born in 1964 – 7 Dwarfs – Men Alone in the Forest
Thomas Gottschalk, born 1950 – Wetten, dass…?
Thomas Gottschalk became one of the best-known television faces in the German-speaking world thanks to his many years as host of the show “Wetten, dass…? The show, which was created by Frank Elstner, developed into a real ratings hit with him as host, for which he received a considerable fee of DM 100,000 per edition. But his career was by no means limited to this successful format, as he also worked as a radio presenter and gained international experience as an actor, including in the USA, where he lived for a time. He remained a formative figure in the media landscape for decades. Even today he appears energetic and style-conscious, similar to his early days as the advertising face of Haribo Goldbären. His long, curly mane has remained his unmistakable trademark to this day and underlines his individual style.
Thomas Gottschalk, born in 1950 – Wetten, Dass..
Jutta Speidel, born 1954 – For heaven’s sake
Jutta Speidel decided to enter the acting industry at the age of just 15 and first appeared in front of the camera in 1969 for the comedy “Pepe der Paukerschreck”. In the following years, she also took on roles in productions such as “Schulmädchen-Report” and “Mädchen beim Frauenarzt”, which attracted attention at the time and were sometimes the subject of controversy. She also tackled social issues early on and showed an interest in feminism, which further shaped her profile. Over the decades, she remained a fixture in the German film and television business. In 2020, she could still be seen in “Traumschiff” and appeared on the theater stage in the play “Lippenrot”. In addition to her artistic work, she is also heavily involved in social causes, particularly in the fight against child homelessness. As a mother of two daughters, she faces ageing with composure and sees each new year of life as a natural part of life.
Jutta Speidel, born in 1954 – For heaven’s sake
Rhea Harder, born in 1976 – Good Times, Bad Times
Rhea Harder achieved great fame through her role in the successful daily soap “Gute Zeiten, Schlechte Zeiten”, which gave her her breakthrough on German television. She went on to appear in numerous other productions, including series such as “SOKO” and “Berlin, Berlin”, proving her versatility as an actress. She also established herself as a sought-after dubbing actress and took part in numerous voice-overs, which gave her an additional creative platform. To this day, she regularly appears in front of the camera and remains loyal to acting. She also found happiness in her private life: she married her partner in 2013 and is now the mother of three children. The family lives together in Hamburg, where she combines her professional and private life. Despite the years, she has lost none of her charisma and still looks just as fresh and likeable as she did at the beginning of her career.
Rhea Harder, born in 1976 – Good times, bad times
Grit Boettcher, born 1938 – “The monk with the whip”
Grit Boettcher won a firm place in the hearts of audiences with numerous important roles and became particularly well known for her appearances in Edgar Wallace films such as “The Black Abbot” and “The Monk with the Whip”, in which she played alongside Joachim “Blacky” Fuchsberger, among others. She experienced many formative moments on the film set, for example she remembers Hans Rühmann charmingly kissing her hand every day, and she also has fond memories of working with Harald Juhnke. Despite her age, she remains remarkably vital and full of energy, as her passion for acting is unbroken; she last appeared in front of the camera in 2020. She maintains her fitness with plenty of exercise, a pedometer for motivation and walks with her little dog, while at the same time enjoying family life in a multi-generational home with her grown-up children.
Grit Boettcher, born in 1938 – “The Monk with the Whip”
Monika Hansen, born in 1943 – “Kaltgestellt”
Monika Hansen can look back on a decades-long career as a respected actress, after completing her training in Munich and initially performing with great dedication on theater stages before also gaining a foothold in film. Productions such as “Kaltgestellt” or “Kondom des Grauens” expanded her artistic spectrum before she reached a wide audience on television with appearances in renowned series such as “Tatort”, “SOKO Köln” and “Polizeiruf 110”. She now lives in Berlin and has retired from active professional life. Her private life has always been closely linked to the acting world, as she was married to two well-known actors, her mother was a comedian and her brother also worked in the arts. She can be particularly proud of her children Ben and Meret Becker, who both went on to successful acting careers, with her daughter even becoming known as an investigator in “Tatort”.
Monika Hansen, born in 1943 – “Kaltgestellt”
Ingrid Steeger, born 1947 – “Klimbim”
Ingrid Steeger achieved a remarkable transformation within the entertainment industry, as she managed to rise from a soft porn image to a recognized actress, which was by no means a matter of course. She owed her decisive breakthrough to her role in the cult series “Klimbim”, for which she was cast by Michael Pfleghar and which made her one of the defining stars of her generation. This was followed by further film and television roles, advertising campaigns, her own music album and further photo shoots for “Playboy” magazine. Although she is no longer active in front of the camera, she remains present in interviews. In recent years, reports of her health problems have caused concern, as she suffered from dizziness, collapsed on the street and even went into cardiac arrest in 2020. Nevertheless, many admirers hope that she will make a full recovery and be able to tell the story of her eventful life for a long time to come.
Ingrid Steeger, born in 1947 – “Klimbim”
Christine Schubert, born in 1944 – “Josefine Mutzenbacher”
Christine Schubert originally began her career as a seamstress before discovering her enthusiasm for acting and eventually accepting engagements in theater and television. Like Ingrid Steeger, she was initially often assigned to erotic roles and became known in particular for her portrayal of the prostitute “Josefine Mutzenbacher”. However, the switch to the series “Klimbim” opened up new opportunities for her and helped her to establish herself as a versatile actress. In the following years, she appeared in numerous productions, including the Austrian cult format “Kaisermühlen-Blues”, and took on an impressive 403 episodes in the RTL series “Hinter Gittern – Der Frauenknast”. she officially ended her career in 2007, appearing only occasionally after that and now lives in seclusion in Vienna, where she enjoys her retirement far away from the media hype.
Christine Schubert, born in 1944 – “Josefine Mutzenbacher”
Barbara Schöne, born in 1947 – “Musik ist Trumpf”
As the daughter of a successful director, Barbara Schöne grew up in an artistic environment, which is why her later path into acting was hardly surprising, but her early talent was particularly evident in the fact that she was accepted at the renowned Max Reinhardt School in Berlin at the age of 15. After her first experiences in the theater, she switched to television and hosted the ZDF show “Musik ist Trumpf” together with Harald Juhnke for two years, which brought her nationwide fame. She also gained numerous fans through roles in series such as “Schillerstrasse” and “In aller Freundschaft” and established herself as a permanent fixture on German television. She is still professionally active today, regularly appears in public and is also socially committed, for example by taking the time to talk to lonely senior citizens via a special hotline.
Barbara Schöne, born in 1947 – “Musik Ist Trumpf”
Marianne Sägebrecht, born in 1945 – “Out of Rosenheim”
In the 1980s, Marianne Sägebrecht was one of the most striking personalities in German film after director Percy Adlon discovered her extraordinary talent and cast her in several of his productions. She often embodied strong, self-confident female characters who refused to be defeated, which was very well received by audiences. Her best-known works include “Out of Rosenheim”, “Zuckerbaby” and “Der Rosenkrieg”, but she has also worked internationally and even appeared in front of the camera with John Malkovich for the film “Der Unhold”. She remains active even in old age and took on a role in “Traumschiff” in 2020. She shows remarkable composure in the face of existential questions and has said that even the thought of dying can open up an enriching perspective on life.
Marianne Sägebrecht, born in 1945 – “Out Of Rosenheim”
Julie Andrews, born 1935 – My songs – my dreams
The British actress and singer Julie Andrews achieved worldwide fame through her iconic leading roles in the musical films “Mary Poppins” and “My Songs – My Dreams”, which made her an international superstar in the 1960s. Her extraordinary talent was nurtured from an early age, as her parents supported her from the very beginning, so that she appeared on stage for the first time at the age of twelve and wowed audiences. After an unsuccessful operation in 1997, she had to end her singing career with a heavy heart, but turned increasingly to acting and writing children’s books and thus remained creatively active. She was married to director Blake Edwards from 1969 until his death in 2010, and both brought children from previous marriages into the family. To this day, Julie Andrews is considered one of the best-known and most respected artists in the world.
Julie Andrews, born 1935 – My songs – My dreams
Sascha Hehn, born 1954 – Das Traumschiff
Sascha Hehn, whose real name is Alexander Josef Albert, decided early on not to follow the traditional educational path and left school before finishing secondary school to pursue his passion for acting. This risk paid off, as he took on his first roles in the 1970s, including in “Schulmädchen-Report”, where he appeared in rather revealing scenes. Later, however, his image changed fundamentally when he became an audience favorite thanks to his role as chief steward in the ZDF long-running hit “Das Traumschiff” and his appearances in “Schwarzwaldklinik”. He even lent his voice to animated characters such as in “Shrek”, proving his versatility. Today, he lives with his partner in Bavaria, where he enjoys the quiet country life away from the hustle and bustle of the media.
Sascha Hehn, born in 1954 – Das Traumschiff
Ursula Andress, born 1939 – James Bond chases Dr. No
The German-Swiss actress Ursula Andress not only enjoyed success in European cinema, but also became internationally famous, particularly as the first Bond girl in film history. She made her legendary appearance in 1964 in “James Bond chases Dr. No”, when she emerged from the sea as a shell diver in a white bikini and made film history. This scene made her instantly world-famous and paved the way for numerous other film roles and major awards. Over the course of her career, she has appeared in many international productions and established herself as a permanent fixture in Hollywood. Today she lives in seclusion in Rome and largely avoids the public eye, but is an advocate for osteoporosis prevention. Despite her age, she still looks impressively well-groomed and has retained her striking appearance.
Ursula Andress, born 1939 – James Bond Hunts Dr. No
Otto Waalkes, born 1948 – Ottifanten
Otto Waalkes became famous in the 1970s with his drawn comic characters, the so-called Ottifanten, and quickly developed into one of Germany’s most popular comedians. In addition to his comics, he published numerous successful music albums, received eight gold and six platinum records and influenced entire generations with his unmistakable humor. His style is characterized by wordplay, exaggerated facial expressions, noises and musical interludes in which he humorously parodies well-known songs and accompanies himself on the guitar. He has also appeared as an actor in various film productions and has demonstrated his talent in a variety of ways. His career is by no means over, as he was still in front of the camera for “Catweazle” in 2021 and was also a regular presence on television, which shows that his creative energy is unbroken.
Otto Waalkes, born in 1948 – Ottifanten
Hugo Egon Balder, born 1950 – Tutti Frutti
Hugo Egon Balder is a versatile entertainer who has made a name for himself not only as a presenter, but also as an actor, producer, musician and director. He achieved great fame in Germany through the cult show “Tutti Frutti”, later he was particularly appreciated as the host of the comedy show “Genial daneben”. He has received several prestigious awards for his achievements, including a Golden Camera, which underlines his importance in the German television landscape. In 2021, he announced that he would no longer be part of “Genial daneben” as he would like to focus more on acting in the future. Despite his decades-long career, he seems full of energy and ideas, so it will be interesting to see what projects he will realize next.
Hugo Egon Balder, born in 1950 – Tutti Frutti
Senta Berger, born 1941 – The White Rose
Senta Berger is one of the most outstanding actresses of the post-war era and can look back on an impressive list of awards and nominations in recognition of her extraordinary achievements in the theater and in front of the camera. Over the course of her career, she has received two Romys, three Bambis, a German Film Award, a Bavarian Film Award and a Golden Camera, among others, and even more honors were added in 2021. In addition to her artistic work, she is also institutionally committed to the film industry and has been President of the German Film Academy since 2003. Her autobiography “Ich habe ja gewusst, dass ich fliegen kann” (I knew I could fly), published in 2016, became a bestseller and provided personal insights into her eventful life. Even though she was last seen on television in 2019, she remains a formative personality in German-language film whose influence can still be felt today.
Senta Berger, born in 1941 – The White Rose
Doris Kunstmann, born in 1944 – “And Jimmy went to the rainbow”
Doris Kunstmann was born in Hamburg in 1944 and developed a passion for acting at an early age, which she initially pursued on numerous theater stages, where she steadily honed her craft. After intensive years on stage, her first engagements in film followed, which gave her career increasing momentum and enabled her to present herself to a wider audience. Over the decades, she has appeared in major productions such as “And Jimmy Went to the Rainbow”, “Happy Birthday, Turk!” and “Funny Games” and has also starred in numerous television series. She has remained faithful to acting to this day and continues to live in her hometown of Hamburg, where she prefers to spend her free time with her family and takes great pleasure in looking after her grandchildren.
Doris Kunstmann, born in 1944 – “And Jimmy Went to the Rainbow”
Rainer Basedow, born in 1938 – “The Robber Hotzenplotz”
Rainer Basedow, born in Magdeburg, can look back on an impressive and decades-long career as an actor and voice actor, which began at a young age on the theater stage, where he demonstrated his talent in countless performances. In the 1960s, he increasingly switched to film and television and became known to a wide audience through his participation in the children’s film classic “Der Räuber Hotzenplotz”, among other things, while at the same time appearing in many popular TV productions. His unmistakable voice was particularly distinctive and also earned him great recognition as a dubbing actor, for example as the German voice of John Belushi in “Blues Brothers” or as Pumbaa in the Disney film “The Lion King”. As a father of four, he later largely withdrew from the public eye, but should enjoy his retirement and look back on a fulfilling professional life.
Rainer Basedow, born in 1938 – “The Robber Hotzenplotz”
Jane Fonda, born 1937 – The Monster-in-Law
Jane Fonda is undoubtedly one of the most influential and successful women in international show business and is regarded by many people as an inspiration far beyond the film industry. She began her career as an actress and enjoyed great success in films such as “The Longer, the Better”, “The Monster-in-Law” and, from 2015, in the popular series “Grace and Frankie”, with which she once again reached an audience of millions. She also revolutionized the fitness world in the 1980s with her training videos, which achieved enormous sales figures worldwide and established an empire worth several hundred million euros. In her private life, she has been married three times and now lives independently, owns numerous properties and occasionally changes her place of residence. Despite her age, she remains active, committed and continues to impress with her energy and charisma.
Jane Fonda, born 1937 – The Monster-in-Law
Iris Berben, born 1950 – Dream Women
Iris Berben is often admired because she has seemingly barely aged over the decades, maintaining her elegant, flawless appearance while building a remarkably versatile career. She celebrated her breakthrough with the series “Two Heavenly Daughters”, followed later by roles in productions such as “The Happy Family”, and her filmography has grown steadily ever since. Over many years, she has established herself as a permanent fixture in the German film and television business and has won numerous awards, including the Golden Camera. So far, she has no plans to retire from the limelight, but remains active and open to new projects, so that her impressive collection of honors may continue to grow.
Iris Berben, born in 1950 – Dream women
Susanne Uhlen, born 1955 – Rosamunde Pilcher
Susanne Uhlen was already in front of the camera as a child and became known early on for various leading roles, making a name for herself in the German film and television landscape at a young age. She became particularly popular through her roles in series such as “Der Alte” and “Der Hausgeist” as well as through numerous romantic film adaptations of “Rosamunde Pilcher” and “Inga Lindström”, which earned her a loyal audience. In addition to her acting work, she was socially committed and donated part of her fees to World Vision Germany to support projects to combat poverty. After surviving cancer, she decided to end her career in 2017 and retire, which she now enjoys by spending more time with her family and leading a fulfilling life away from the limelight.
Susanne Uhlen, born 1955 – Rosamunde Pilcher
Peter Zwegat, born 1950 – Get out of debt
Peter Zwegat became known for his many years as a debt advisor on the RTL show “Raus aus den Schulden” (Get out of debt), in which he supported people in financial difficulties and showed them new perspectives. When the end of the show was announced in 2019, many viewers wondered whether he would retire completely from the public eye, but shortly afterwards he returned via YouTube, where he gave insights into his home and talked about his current projects. in 2021, he finally published his autobiography entitled “An Aschermittwoch fing alles an”, in which he shares personal stories and background information from his life. In doing so, he answered many questions that he had been asked repeatedly throughout his television career and showed a new, private side to himself.
Peter Zwegat, born in 1950 – Out of debt
Mike Krüger, born 1951 – My God, Walther
Mike Krüger already stood out in his school days due to his distinct sense of humor and was regarded as a class clown who easily created a good atmosphere, a characteristic that also accompanied him during his training as a concrete worker and later in his architecture studies. He gained his first stage experience with small comedy and music performances, where he presented his own songs and increasingly attracted attention. his big breakthrough finally came in 1975 with the song “Mein Gott, Walther”, which stayed at number one in the charts for an impressive 32 weeks and made him famous throughout Germany. In the following years, he was not only successful as a musician, but also as an advertising face, including for “Krüger Kaffee”. He also established himself as an actor in the “Supernasen” films and as a presenter and welcome guest on numerous comedy shows; he was last seen on TV in 2017 in “Ein Schnupfen hätte auch gereicht”.
Mike Krüger, born in 1951 – My God, Walther
Sandra Speichert, born 1971 – Red Roses
Sandra Speichert, born in Basel, surprisingly did not start her career in Germany, but in French television, where she gained her first valuable experience in front of the camera and proved her talent early on. in 1994, she was given her first leading role in the feature film “Doppelte Tarnung”, which brought her additional attention and strengthened her reputation in the industry. She was awarded the prestigious Romy Schneider Prize for her acting achievements, one of the most important awards for young actors in France. Her breakthrough in Germany came in 1998 with the film “Der Campus”, before she took on the leading role in the popular telenovela “Rote Rosen” until 2013. A year later, she also made headlines with an appearance in “Playboy” magazine, after which she went somewhat quiet, but many are hoping for a comeback on television soon.
Sandra Speichert, born in 1971 – Rote Rosen
Uwe Ochsenknecht, born 1956 – “Das Boot”
Uwe Ochsenknecht became known to a wide audience at the beginning of the 1980s through his role in the internationally successful film “Das Boot”, establishing himself as a permanent fixture in German cinema. In the following years, he appeared in several “Tatort” episodes and received the German Film Award in 1985 for his role in “Männer”, which impressively underlined his acting quality. Alongside his film career, he also devoted himself intensively to music and released his first album in 1992; this was followed by a total of eight albums up to 2008, and he also enjoyed success as a musical performer. He remains a sought-after artist to this day, appearing in the cinema in 2020 and in the television production “Ku Damm 63” in 2021.
Uwe Ochsenknecht, born in 1956 – “Das Boot”
Uta Schorn, born 1947 – In aller Freundschaft
After studying acting for four years, Uta Schorn began her career in the theater before taking on her first television roles in the former GDR, including several episodes of “Polizeiruf 110”. She continued her successful career after reunification and appeared in popular series such as “In aller Freundschaft” and “Der Landarzt”, which made her known to an all-German audience. Over the decades, she appeared in numerous productions and proved her versatility both on stage and in front of the camera. Her last major television appearance was in 2013, but she went on another theater tour in 2016 before increasingly retiring from professional life. Today, she is enjoying her retirement, while her daughter has followed in her footsteps and is also working as an actress.
Uta Schorn, born in 1947 – In Aller Freundschaft
Victoria Vera, born 1956 – Asignatura aprobada
Victoria Vera is one of Spain’s best-known actresses and also gained international attention for her role in the Oscar-nominated film “Asignatura aprobada”, which won her numerous admirers. Born in Madrid, she has worked with celebrities such as Anthony Quinn, Peter Fonda and even the musician Alice Cooper throughout her career, underlining her versatility and international presence. She has taken on numerous roles in film and television as well as on the theater stage and has established herself as a permanent fixture on the Spanish cultural scene. she last appeared in the magazine “Interviú” in 2011, after which she increasingly withdrew from the public eye. Today she lives without a partner and children, but maintains a large social network and is enjoying her well-earned retirement.
Victoria Vera, Born 1956 – Asignatura Aprobada
Janette Rauch, born 1962 – You’re in the right place with me
Janette Rauch became known for her role as “Sister Christine” in the series “Bei mir liegen Sie richtig” and then continued to build her career with long-term engagements in “Notruf Hafenkante” and “Rote Rosen”. She also took part in various film productions and appeared in front of the camera with Hape Kerkeling, among others, demonstrating her versatility as an actress. She has also remained professionally active in recent years and appeared in two series productions in 2021. In addition to her acting work, she is intensively involved in social issues, especially for children, as well as against sexualized violence and abuse of power. With her passion project “Märchen Kosmos”, she has also been traveling through various cities for several years, passionately bringing international fairy tales closer to her audience.
Janette Rauch, born in 1962 – You’re in the right place with me
Angela Roy, born 1957 – Red Roses
Angela Roy was born into a family of acrobats, whose life on the world’s stages obviously shaped her early on for entertainment and the performing arts. She decided to train as an actress in London, where she initially worked mainly in the theater before attracting attention with her first roles in Germany. Her television career in Germany began with appearances in series such as “Zwei Brüder” and “Aus heiterem Himmel”, and she has remained active as an actress ever since. in 2020, she was last seen in the movie “The Wedding”, a year later she was back in front of the camera for television productions. Even today, in her mid-sixties, her age is hardly noticeable, and acting seems to be far from over for her.
Angela Roy, born in 1957 – Red Roses
Lex Luger, born 1958 – Wrestling Championship
Lawrence Wendell Pfohl, better known as Lex Luger, originally intended to pursue a career in football, but luckily decided to take up wrestling. Through his intensive involvement in bodybuilding, he caught the eye of an experienced wrestler who introduced him to the sport. In his very first season, he won the NWS Southern Florida Heavyweight Championship, a victory that was just the beginning of a successful career. Luger remained in wrestling until 2005, when health problems forced him to retire. After the end of his active career, he also found his Christian faith, which has given him support and guidance ever since.
Lex Luger, born 1958 – Wrestling Championship
Sophia Loren, born 1934 – …and still they live
Sophia Loren is regarded worldwide as an Italian icon and can look back on one of the most impressive acting careers of the 20th century. in 1962, she won the Oscar for Best Actress for her performance in “…and yet they live”, making her the first non-English-speaking actress to receive this award. Since then, she has won numerous awards, and even today, at over ninety years old, the honors continue to roll in. Loren is the only living actress in the American Film Institute’s “25 Greatest Female Screen Legends” and has appeared in almost 100 films to date. in 2021, she appeared once again in “You’ve got your life ahead of you”, once again proving her impressive presence.
Sophia Loren, born in 1934 – …and yet you live
Nora von Collande, born in 1958 – Forsthaus Falkenau
Nora von Collande became known to many viewers through her long-standing role in the series “Forsthaus Falkenau”, but also appeared in other German productions such as “Marienhof”, “Tatort” and “SOKO 5113”. She comes from an aristocratic family whose members were often successful in acting, so her talent was obviously supported by her family. In her private life, she is now in her mid-sixties and happily married: she has been together with her fellow actor Herbert Herrmann for around 20 years and they married in 2005. The fact that she is happy is also reflected in her youthful appearance, and her private life seems to be just as important to her as her professional career.
Nora Von Collande, born in 1958 – Forsthaus Falkenau
Sigmar Solbach, born in 1946 – Die Schwarzwaldklinik
Sigmar Solbach became known to a wide audience in the 1970s and has since starred in numerous films and series, including classics such as “Die Schwarzwaldklinik”, “Insel der Träume” and “Unter weißen Segeln”. He became particularly famous for his role as Dr. Stefan Frank in “Der Arzt, dem die Frauen vertrauen”, which he played for six years. He was last seen in “SOKO Wien” in 2015. Now in his mid-seventies, Solbach has well earned his retirement and is passionate about sailing, often with his wife, enjoying his free time on the water to the full.
Sigmar Solbach, Born 1946 – The Black Forest Clinic
Herbert Grönemeyer, born 1956 – Man
Herbert Grönemeyer is one of Germany’s best-known and most successful musicians today, but initially began his career as an actor with appearances in films such as “Das Boot” and other productions. His talent in front of the camera became apparent early on, but he decided to focus on music – a decision that brought him enormous success. His album “Mensch” in particular became a record-breaking album: it sold around 3.7 million copies and was the best-selling album in Germany after 1975. In total, Grönemeyer has sold more than 17 million records, making him the country’s most commercially successful musician. He is still active as a singer today and uses his fame to get involved in social causes and support socially relevant issues.
Herbert Grönemeyer, born in 1956 – Man
Nina Hagen, born 1955 – Nina Hagen Band
Nina Hagen revolutionized the German music scene in the 1970s by popularizing punk in Germany, and her eccentric, unmistakable style still characterizes her today. With her striking appearance, unique voice and the founding of the “Nina Hagen Band”, she quickly gained a large fan base. Although she no longer performs as frequently as she used to, she remains a cultural presence: in 2021, her famous song “Du hast den Farbfilm vergessen” was performed by the Bundeswehr brass band at Angela Merkel’s farewell ceremony, proving how timeless her music and influence on pop culture are.
Nina Hagen, born 1955 – Nina Hagen Band
Elke Sommer, born 1940 – The Prize
Elke Sommer was one of the German actresses who made the leap to Hollywood in the 1960s. With her striking looks – her pout, high cheekbones and voluminous blonde hair – she impressed American audiences after winning “Miss Viareggio Turistica” in a beauty contest in Italy. This brought her to the attention of director Vittorio De Sica, and in 1963 she starred in “The Prize”, for which she received a Golden Globe as the most promising newcomer. In total, she has appeared in over 100 films and series, but today, at over 80 years old, she devotes most of her time to her passion for painting and writing books.
Elke Sommer, born in 1940 – The award
Tony Marshall, born 1938 – Beautiful Maiden
Tony Marshall, born in Baden-Baden, was initially trained as an opera singer and began his career at the Karlsruhe Academy of Music. His professional career was slow at first, but his breakthrough came in 1971 with the hit “Schöne Maid”, which sold over a million copies – a song he originally only recorded out of financial necessity. It made him one of the most popular pop singers of his time in Germany. He has been an honorary citizen of Baden-Baden since 2018. Tony Marshall is married, the father of two sons and, even in his 80s, is still easily recognizable by his characteristic curly brown hair, which remains his trademark to this day.
Tony Marshall, born in 1938 – Beautiful Maid
Angela Lansbury, born 1925 – Murder is her hobby
Angela Lansbury was born in London in 1925 and grew up there with two younger brothers. Her mother, an actress herself, was her main inspiration and supported her on her way into the film world. The family moved to the USA when Angela was 14 years old, where Lansbury built up a successful acting career. She appeared in numerous films, but it was the TV series “Murder is Her Hobby”, in which she played the clever detective Jessica Fletcher, that brought her worldwide fame. She was married to her husband Peter Shaw from 1949 until his death in 2003 and they had two children together.
Angela Lansbury, born 1925 – Murder Is Her Hobby