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Lil Dagover - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | September 30, 1887 |
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| Died | January 24, 1980 (age 92) |
| Birthplace | Madiun, Java, Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra - (see also Lil Dagover's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Pig |
| Known For | Leading actress of German silent and early sound cinema, notably in 'The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari' (1920) |
Intro
Lil Dagover was a prominent German actress renowned for her roles in silent and early sound films. She was one of the leading film stars of the Weimar Republic and performed in numerous classic German films, including 'The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari.'
Early Life & Background
Lil Dagover was born as Marie Antonia Siegelinde Martha Seubert. She spent her early childhood in Java, part of the Dutch East Indies at the time, before attending boarding school in Europe after the death of her parents. She eventually settled in Germany.
Career Highlights
- Starred as Jane Olsen in the influential silent film 'The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari' (1920)
- Appeared in over 120 films during her career, including 'Destiny' (1921) and 'Waxworks' (1924)
- Prominent during the Weimar Republic era and continued acting in German cinema into the 1950s and beyond
- Worked with legendary directors like Fritz Lang and F.W. Murnau
Trivia
- Lil Dagover was awarded the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany in 1964.
- She maintained a lengthy career that spanned both the silent and sound eras, unusual for her generation of actresses.
- She was married to director Fritz Dagover, from whom she took her stage name.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Lil Dagover born?
Lil Dagover was born the 30 September 1887.
Where is Lil Dagover from?
Madiun, Java, Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia).
On Her Birth-Day
About September 30th, 1887, in brief:
- Day of the week: September 30th, 1887 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: