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Sybil Danning
Also known as Sybille Johanna Danninger, The Queen of the B Movies
Career
Active 1968 – 2011
Biography
About Sybil Danning
Statuesque 5'7" blonde beauty Sybil Danning stands as one of the most dynamic actresses to achieve cult B-movie queen status. Born in Austria as the daughter of a US Army major and an Austrian mother, she grew up on army bases in New Jersey, Maryland, and Sacramento, California. Her career began in modeling before she transitioned to film, with notable roles such as the tragic Lorelei and Nibelungen princess Kriemhild. She trained for three years with German drama coach Anne-Marie Hanschke, and multiple mainstream European and American movies followed. When offered a lead in a prestigious Francis Durbridge play for Germany, Switzerland, and Austria, she chose Hollywood instead.
Her career spanned from 1968 to 2011, a remarkable 43 years. One of her calling cards was the Oscar-nominated Best Foreign Film OPERATION THUNDER BOLT, also known as MIVTSA JONATAN, in which she appeared alongside Klaus Kinski. It was her impressive performance as the vivacious Valkyrie warrior St. Exmin in the science-fiction cult movie BATTLE BEYOND THE STARS that introduced her to audiences worldwide and earned her multiple awards. She also starred in the Oscar-nominated RAID ON ENTEBBE. A studio contracted her to produce an action figure based on St. Exmin.
Sybil has played a range of characters, from a tough prison inmate and formidable swordfighter to a wicked werewolf queen and loyal LAPD officer. She has two comics, and RUGER(TM) is in discussion for an action TV series. After a period away, she returned to the screen in GRINDHOUSE and HALLOWEEN. She remains a compelling figure in genre cinema.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1968-2011 (started around 21 years old; 43 years active)
- Birthplace
- Wels, Upper Austria, Austria
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
Body
- Hair Color
- Blonde
- Eye Color
- Blue
- Weight
- 132 lbs (or 60 kg)
- Measurements
- 36–23–36 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.64
- Bra/Cup Size
- 36D show conversions - UK: 36D, EU: 80D, AU: 14D, JP: 80D
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 7k (as of May 2026)
Frequently asked
What was Sybil Danning's connection to 'BATTLE BEYOND THE STARS'?
Her performance as the Valkyrie warrior St. Exmin in that science-fiction cult movie won her multiple awards and introduced her to worldwide audiences, leading to a studio contracting her to produce an action figure based on the character.
Why did Sybil Danning choose Hollywood over a prestigious German play?
When offered the lead in a Francis Durbridge play for Germany, Switzerland, and Austria, she instead chose to pursue a career in Hollywood.
What are some of the recurring character types Sybil Danning has played?
According to the original bio, she has played tough prison inmates, formidable swordfighters, wicked werewolf queens, cunning femme fatale professors, queens of the moon, wicked wardens, alien queens, loyal LAPD officers, and brave bounty hunters.
How did Sybil Danning's upbringing influence her early life?
Born in Austria to a US Army major and an Austrian mother, she grew up on army bases in New Jersey, Maryland, and Sacramento, California, which likely gave her a multicultural background.
Did you know
- Sybil Danning's career lasted 43 years, from 1968 to 2011.
- She was born in Wels, Upper Austria, and later became an American citizen.
- Her film OPERATION THUNDER BOLT was nominated for an Oscar for Best Foreign Film.
- She has two comics, with RUGER(TM) possibly becoming an action TV series.
- She was contracted to produce an action figure based on her BATTLE BEYOND THE STARS character, St. Exmin.
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