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Career
Active 1932 – 1947
Biography
About Rotraut Richter
Rotraut Richter was an attractive, blonde leading lady of German films in the 1930s and 40s. The daughter of an architect father and an artist mother, she studied acting under Gustav Hartung in Berlin. From the early 30s, she achieved huge popularity on stage and in Berlin cabaret. Discovered for films by Joe May, she was effectively cast in feisty rebellious or tomboyish roles, or as 'veilchen' (wallflowers). After World War II, she resumed her career with the East German Defa company. She died tragically on the operating table during an appendicitis operation, aged just 32. She was German. Her career spanned from 1932 to 1947, starting when she was about 18. She was active for 15 years.
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Profile details
Personal
- Died
- Wednesday 1st of October 1947 (age 32)
- Years Active
- 1932-1947 (started around 18 years old; 15 years active)
- Birthplace
- Germany
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Straight
Frequently asked
Who discovered Rotraut Richter for films?
She was discovered by director Joe May.
What type of roles was she typically cast in?
She was often cast in feisty, rebellious, or tomboyish roles, as well as 'veilchen' (wallflowers).
What was her background before acting?
She was the daughter of an architect father and an artist mother, and studied acting under Gustav Hartung in Berlin.
What did she do after World War II?
She resumed her career with the East German Defa company.
Did you know
- She was born on May 15, 1915, and died on October 1, 1947, at the age of 32.
- Her career lasted 15 years, from 1932 to 1947.
- She studied acting under Gustav Hartung in Berlin.
- She performed in Berlin cabaret as well as on stage.
- She was discovered for films by Joe May.
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