Marianne Hoppe
German actress in theater and cinema
Born
April 26th, 1909
116 years ago
Died
2002
23 years ago — 93 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
Germany
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Active in the German theater scene, significant engagements occurred at prestigious venues including the Deutsches Theater in Berlin. Featured in prominent films during the 1930s and 1940s, some notable works include 'The Threepenny Opera' and 'The Robbers'. Later, work expanded into television, with roles in widely viewed series. Renowned for contributions to both stage and screen over several decades.
Performed in 'The Threepenny Opera'
Appeared in 'The Robbers'
Featured in various German television series
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