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Eva Mattes

Eva Mattes - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornDecember 14, 1954
Age71
BirthplaceTegernsee, Bavaria, West Germany
Zodiac SignSagittarius - (see also Eva Mattes's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacHorse
GenerationBaby Boomer Generation
Known ForHer performances in Werner Herzog's films, including 'Stroszek' and 'Woyzeck,' and her long-running role in 'Tatort.'

Intro

Eva Mattes is a German-Austrian actress known for her work on stage, television, and in films, particularly for her collaborations with director Werner Herzog and her role as Klara Blum in the TV crime series 'Tatort.'

Early Life & Background

Eva Mattes was born to Austrian conductor and composer Willy Mattes and film actress Margit Symo. She began acting as a teenager, quickly gaining recognition for her work on stage and in film.

Career Highlights

  • Worked frequently with director Werner Herzog, appearing in films such as 'Woyzeck' (1979) and 'Stroszek' (1977).
  • Won the Best Supporting Actress award at the Cannes Film Festival in 1979 for her role in 'Woyzeck.'
  • Regular cast member in the television series 'Tatort,' portraying detective Klara Blum from 2002 to 2016.
  • Stage performer at prominent German theaters, including the Vienna Burgtheater and the Munich Kammerspiele.

Trivia

  • Eva Mattes has a daughter, Hanna Mattes, who is a photographer and musician.
  • She received the Grimme-Preis, one of Germany's most prestigious television awards, for her work in 'Tatort.'

FAQs

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How old is Eva Mattes?

Eva Mattes is 71 years old.

When was Eva Mattes born?

Eva Mattes was born the 14 December 1954.

Where is Eva Mattes from?

Tegernsee, Bavaria, West Germany.

On Her Birth-Day

About December 14th, 1954, in brief:

  • Historical events: WOAY-TV, the first television station in southern West Virginia, began operations on December 14, 1954, on channel 4. Founded by local businessman Robert R. Thomas Jr., it operated as a sister station to WOAY radio and initially affiliated with the DuMont Television Network before becoming a primary ABC affiliate.
  • Day of the week: December 14th, 1954 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: Let Me Go Lover by Patti Page
  • #1 UK song: Let's Have Another Party by Winifred Atwell
  • Popular movie: Rear Window directed by Alfred Hitchcock

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eva_Mattes
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0559364/