Barbara Valentin - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | December 15, 1940 |
|---|---|
| Age | 85 |
| Birthplace | Vienna, Austria |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius - (see also Barbara Valentin's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dragon |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Her performances in German cinema, particularly her roles in films directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, such as 'Berlin Alexanderplatz' and 'Lili Marleen'. |
Intro
Barbara Valentin was an Austrian actress renowned for her roles in European cinema during the 1960s and 1970s. She was often described as the 'Austrian Jayne Mansfield' and appeared in numerous German films, notably collaborating with director Rainer Werner Fassbinder.
Early Life & Background
Barbara Valentin was born Barabra Valentin on December 15, 1940, in Vienna, Austria. She was the daughter of Valentin Vaudreuil, a Swiss ballet dancer, and Burgi Ackermann, an actress, and grew up in a family closely connected to the performing arts.
Career Highlights
- Starred in 'Lili Marleen' (1981), directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder
- Appeared in Fassbinder’s TV series 'Berlin Alexanderplatz' (1980)
- Acted in various German films such as 'Horrors of Spider Island' (1960) and 'Bloody Moon' (1981)
- Had a prominent role in the German entertainment scene in the 1960s and 1970s
Trivia
- She was close friends with the lead singer of Queen, Freddie Mercury, and he often stayed at her home in Munich.
- Because of her glamorous looks, she was nicknamed the 'Austrian Jayne Mansfield'.
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Barbara Valentin is 85 years old.
Barbara Valentin was born the 15 December 1940.
Vienna, Austria.
On Her Birth-Day
About December 15th, 1940, in brief:
- Historical events: The Battle of Himara began on December 15, 1940, during the Greco-Italian War. It was a significant engagement between Greek and Italian forces in the Himara region of Albania.
- Day of the week: December 15th, 1940 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: The Grapes of Wrath directed by John Ford
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