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Brigitte Helm - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | March 17, 1908 |
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| Died | June 11, 1996 (age 88) |
| Birthplace | Berlin, German Empire |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces - (see also Brigitte Helm's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Monkey |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Starring as Maria/the Maschinenmensch in Fritz Lang's 'Metropolis' (1927) |
Intro
Brigitte Helm was a German actress best known for her iconic dual role as Maria and her robotic double in Fritz Lang's silent film classic 'Metropolis' (1927). She was one of the most prominent actresses of the Weimar Republic era and appeared in more than thirty films before retiring in the mid-1930s.
Early Life & Background
Brigitte Helm was born Brigitte Eva Gisela Schittenhelm in Berlin. She was educated in convent schools before being discovered by Fritz Lang and cast in Metropolis at the age of 18, marking her debut in film.
Career Highlights
- Debut in 'Metropolis' (1927) as Maria/the Maschinenmensch
- Starred in acclaimed silent and early sound films during the 1920s-1930s such as 'Die Liebe der Jeanne Ney' (1927), 'Alraune' (1928), and 'The Blue Danube' (1926)
- Appeared in over thirty films between 1927 and 1935
- Retired from acting in 1935 and withdrew from public life
Trivia
- Helm refused to work in Nazi propaganda films and left Germany after her retirement.
- She lived in Switzerland following her retirement and rarely gave interviews, maintaining her privacy.
- Her performance in 'Metropolis' made her an international film icon.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Brigitte Helm born?
Brigitte Helm was born the 17 March 1908.
Where is Brigitte Helm from?
Berlin, German Empire.
On Her Birth-Day
About March 17th, 1908, in brief:
- Historical events: On March 17, 1908, Canadian boxer Tommy Burns successfully defended his world heavyweight title by knocking out Irish challenger Jem Roche in just 88 seconds, setting a record for the fastest heavyweight title fight at that time.
- Day of the week: March 17th, 1908 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: School Days by Albert Campbell
- Popular movie: Tom Sawyer directed by Unknown
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