Barbara Sukowa - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | February 02, 1950 |
|---|---|
| Age | 76 |
| Birthplace | Bremen, West Germany |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius - (see also Barbara Sukowa's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Ox |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Critically acclaimed roles in New German Cinema films such as 'Marianne and Juliane', 'Rosa Luxemburg', and performances in international films like 'Europa'. |
Intro
Barbara Sukowa is a renowned German actress and singer known for her powerful performances in both German and international cinema. She rose to prominence with her roles in films directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder and Margarethe von Trotta, becoming a leading face of New German Cinema. Sukowa has won numerous awards, including the Cannes Film Festival Best Actress Award.
Early Life & Background
Barbara Sukowa was born on February 2, 1950, in Bremen, West Germany. She began acting in theater early in her career and trained at the Max-Reinhardt-Seminar in Vienna before appearing in leading German theater companies.
Career Highlights
- Rose to fame with her performance in 'Marianne and Juliane' (1981), directed by Margarethe von Trotta [1][2]
- Won the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress for her role in 'Rosa Luxemburg' (1986) [1][2]
- Worked with Rainer Werner Fassbinder in 'Lola' (1981) [1][2]
- Notable international roles in films such as 'Europa' (1991) by Lars von Trier and 'Hannah Arendt' (2012) [1][2]
- Recognized for her singing career, performing works of Kurt Weill and other composers [1][2]
Trivia
- Barbara Sukowa is a recipient of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany [1]
- She is also known as a voice actress, notably providing the narration for the computer in the video game 'Transistor' [2]
FAQs
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Barbara Sukowa is 76 years old.
Barbara Sukowa was born the 2 February 1950.
Bremen, West Germany.
On Her Birth-Day
About February 2nd, 1950, in brief:
- Historical events: 'Arms and the Girl' is a 1950 Broadway musical with a book by Herbert Fields, Dorothy Fields, and Rouben Mamoulian, music by Morton Gould, and lyrics by Dorothy Fields. The show is based on the play 'The Pursuit of Happiness' by Lawrence Langner and Armina Marshall. It opened at the 46th Street Theatre on February 2, 1950, and closed on May 27 after 134 performances.
- Day of the week: February 2nd, 1950 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: It Isn't Fair by Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra (Vocal Don Cornell)
- Popular movie: All About Eve directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz
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