Marlene Dietrich

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

90

Gender

Female

Birthday

1901-12-27

Day of death

1992-05-06 (90 years old)

Place of Birth

Berlin, Germany

Marlene Dietrich

Biography

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.

Known For

  • Cafe Electric

    Cafe Electric

  • Follow the Boys

    Follow the Boys

  • Dishonored

    Dishonored

  • Marlene

    Marlene

  • The Monte Carlo Story

    The Monte Carlo Story

  • Art of Love

    Art of Love

  • German Film Award

    German Film Award

  • Touch of Evil

    Touch of Evil

  • Manpower

    Manpower

  • Morocco

    Morocco

  • Desire

    Desire

  • Breakdowns of 1942

    Breakdowns of 1942

  • Witness for the Prosecution

    Witness for the Prosecution

  • The Song of Songs

    The Song of Songs

  • Just a Gigolo

    Just a Gigolo

  • Judgment at Nuremberg

    Judgment at Nuremberg

  • That's Entertainment! III

    That's Entertainment! III

  • Marlene Dietrich: Her Own Song

    Marlene Dietrich: Her Own Song

  • Around the World in 80 Days

    Around the World in 80 Days

  • Jigsaw

    Jigsaw

  • Kismet

    Kismet

  • The Scarlet Empress

    The Scarlet Empress

  • The Tragedy of Love

    The Tragedy of Love

  • Classic Movie Bloopers: Uncensored

    Classic Movie Bloopers: Uncensored

  • I Wish You Love

    I Wish You Love

  • Angel

    Angel

  • Her Dancing Partner

    Her Dancing Partner

  • Knight Without Armour

    Knight Without Armour

  • The Blue Angel

    The Blue Angel

  • Paris When It Sizzles

    Paris When It Sizzles

  • Manon Lescaut

    Manon Lescaut

  • Pittsburgh

    Pittsburgh

  • Shanghai Express

    Shanghai Express

  • Stage Fright

    Stage Fright

  • The Century of Icons

    The Century of Icons

  • The Spoilers

    The Spoilers

  • His Greatest Bluff

    His Greatest Bluff

  • Das Jahrhundert des Kabaretts

    Das Jahrhundert des Kabaretts

  • Das Jahrhundert des Theaters

    Das Jahrhundert des Theaters

  • Rancho Notorious

    Rancho Notorious

  • Blonde Venus

    Blonde Venus

  • A Foreign Affair

    A Foreign Affair

  • Legenden

    Legenden

  • The Garden of Allah

    The Garden of Allah

  • Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff

    Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff

  • Triumph Over Violence

    Triumph Over Violence

  • Rediscovering John Gilbert

    Rediscovering John Gilbert

  • Seven Sinners

    Seven Sinners

  • Destry Rides Again

    Destry Rides Again

  • The Devil Is a Woman

    The Devil Is a Woman

  • Golden Earrings

    Golden Earrings

  • Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema

    Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema

  • Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova

    Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova

  • No Highway in the Sky

    No Highway in the Sky

  • Going Hollywood: The '30s

    Going Hollywood: The '30s

  • Becoming Cary Grant

    Becoming Cary Grant

  • Black Fox: The Rise and Fall of Adolf Hitler

    Black Fox: The Rise and Fall of Adolf Hitler

  • Complicated Women

    Complicated Women

  • Beautiful Like a Poem

    Beautiful Like a Poem

  • Erich Maria Remarque und Marlene Dietrich - Flucht in die Liebe

    Erich Maria Remarque und Marlene Dietrich - Flucht in die Liebe

  • The Film Parade

    The Film Parade

  • Checking Out: Grand Hotel

    Checking Out: Grand Hotel

  • The Flame of New Orleans

    The Flame of New Orleans

  • Show-Business at War

    Show-Business at War

  • I Kiss Your Hand, Madame

    I Kiss Your Hand, Madame

  • 100 Years of the UFA

    100 Years of the UFA

  • The Woman One Longs For

    The Woman One Longs For

  • The Lady Is Willing

    The Lady Is Willing

  • Maria Callas: The Final Act

    Maria Callas: The Final Act

  • The Fashion Side of Hollywood

    The Fashion Side of Hollywood

  • No Angel: A Life of Marlene Dietrich

    No Angel: A Life of Marlene Dietrich

  • Martin Roumagnac

    Martin Roumagnac

  • Hitchcock and 'Stage Fright'

    Hitchcock and 'Stage Fright'

  • Dangers of the Engagement

    Dangers of the Engagement

  • The Countess of Paris

    The Countess of Paris

  • Memo for Joe

    Memo for Joe

  • The Meeting of Two Queens

    The Meeting of Two Queens

  • Mythos Côte d'Azur - Liebe, Luxus, Leidenschaft

    Mythos Côte d'Azur - Liebe, Luxus, Leidenschaft

  • The Great Yiddish Love

    The Great Yiddish Love

  • Man by the Roadside

    Man by the Roadside

  • Leap Into Life

    Leap Into Life

  • Heads Up, Charley

    Heads Up, Charley

  • A Modern Dubarry

    A Modern Dubarry

  • The Ship of Lost Men

    The Ship of Lost Men

  • Normandie ne partira pas ce soir

    Normandie ne partira pas ce soir

  • Nylon Blues: A History of the Nylon Stocking

    Nylon Blues: A History of the Nylon Stocking

  • The Imaginary Baron

    The Imaginary Baron

  • Bodies and Spaces, Fabric and Light

    Bodies and Spaces, Fabric and Light

  • Marlene Dietrich, “The Blue Angel” Screen Test

    Marlene Dietrich, “The Blue Angel” Screen Test

  • Im Schatten des Glücks

    Im Schatten des Glücks