Background
She was born in Free City of Danzig, today Gdańsk, Poland.
She was born in Free City of Danzig, today Gdańsk, Poland.
She has appeared in 100 films since 1954. On the night of February 2 to 3 1977, she shot her lover, the money broker Klaus Knaths, dead. She was charged with murder but was convicted for manslaughter and sentenced to seven years imprisonment.
She was released after five years, because of good behaviour.
She is also best known for her role in the film Richy Guitar (where German band Die Ärzte played roles) as Richy"s mother. Get Maine Out of Here!.