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Hildegard Knef

Hildegard Knef - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornDecember 28, 1925
DiedFebruary 01, 2002 (age 76)
BirthplaceUlm, Württemberg, Germany
Zodiac SignCapricorn - (see also Hildegard Knef's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacOx
GenerationGreatest Generation
Known ForGerman actress, singer, and writer; notable for the film 'The Sinner' (1951) and her music and literary career.

Intro

Hildegard Knef was a renowned German actress, singer, and writer, internationally recognized for her roles in postwar German cinema, as well as her successful music and writing career. She was especially known for her performance in the film 'The Sinner' and her acclaimed autobiographies.

Early Life & Background

Hildegard Knef grew up in Berlin after her family moved from Ulm. She trained as an actress during World War II and began her cinematic career shortly after the war ended.

Career Highlights

  • Starring role in 'The Sinner' (1951), a controversial yet highly successful German film.
  • Acclaimed performance in 'Under the Bridges' (1946).
  • Debuted on Broadway in 'Silk Stockings' (1955), becoming the first German actress on Broadway after World War II.
  • Successful recording career as a singer-songwriter in Germany.
  • Published several notable autobiographies, including 'The Gift Horse' (1970).

Trivia

  • She survived World War II in Berlin and continued her career despite facing political challenges.
  • Her song 'Für mich soll’s rote Rosen regnen' remains a classic in Germany.
  • She was known as 'Die Knef' in Germany, symbolizing her iconic status.

FAQs

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When was Hildegard Knef born?

Hildegard Knef was born the 28 December 1925.

Where is Hildegard Knef from?

Ulm, Württemberg, Germany.

On Her Birth-Day

About December 28th, 1925, in brief:

  • Day of the week: December 28th, 1925 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: The Convict and the Rose by Vernon Dalhart
  • Popular movie: The Gold Rush directed by Charles Chaplin

Check the link for more news and curiosities on December 28th, 1925.

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hildegard_Knef
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0461351/