Marlene Dietrich

Acting

Born Dec 27, 1901

From Berlin, Germany

Died May 06, 1992

Marlene Dietrich (1901–1992) was a German-American actress and singer, widely regarded as one of the most iconic figures of classic Hollywood. She rose to fame in the 1930s with films like The Blue Angel, Shanghai Express, and Destry Rides Again, captivating audiences with her sultry voice, striking beauty, and androgynous style. Known for her ability to reinvent herself, Dietrich transitioned from film star to a celebrated cabaret performer, touring internationally for decades. Beyond her career, Dietrich was known for her progressive views and unconventional lifestyle. She openly defied gender norms, often wearing men's clothing both on and off-screen, which contributed to her enigmatic persona. Her personal life has long been the subject of speculation, particularly regarding her sexuality. While she was married to Rudolf Sieber, she was rumored to have had relationships with both men and women, including actresses Claudette Colbert and Mercedes de Acosta. Some sources suggest she was part of Hollywood’s so-called “sewing circle,” a network of women engaged in same-sex relationships. However, Dietrich never publicly confirmed these rumors, maintaining an air of mystery that only added to her legendary status. Her legacy continues to inspire discussions on gender, sexuality, and Hollywood’s golden age.

Marlene Dietrich

Known For

Around the World in 80 Days

Witness for the Prosecution

Judgment at Nuremberg

Touch of Evil

The Blue Angel

Morocco

Stage Fright

Paris When It Sizzles

Rancho Notorious

A Foreign Affair

Filmography — Acting

Around the World in 80 Days

Witness for the Prosecution

Judgment at Nuremberg

Touch of Evil

The Blue Angel

Morocco

Stage Fright

Paris When It Sizzles

Rancho Notorious

A Foreign Affair

The Spoilers

The Scarlet Empress

No Highway in the Sky

Blonde Venus

Angel

Shanghai Express

Triumph Over Violence

Seven Sinners

Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff

Pittsburgh

Kismet

Manpower

The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes

Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema

The Garden of Allah

Desire

Destry Rides Again

The Devil Is a Woman

Going Hollywood: The '30s

Knight Without Armour

Breakdowns of 1942

Follow the Boys

Jigsaw

Just a Gigolo

Complicated Women

The Song of Songs

The Monte Carlo Story

Classic Movie Bloopers: Uncensored

Show-Business at War

Becoming Cary Grant

Martin Roumagnac

That's Entertainment! III

The Lady Is Willing

Dishonored

The Film Parade

The Flame of New Orleans

Manon Lescaut

Golden Earrings

Erich Maria Remarque und Marlene Dietrich - Flucht in die Liebe

Checking Out: Grand Hotel

Maria Callas: The Final Act

Man by the Roadside

Marlene Dietrich: Her Own Song

100 Years of the UFA

Memo for Joe

The Ship of Lost Men

Black Fox: The Rise and Fall of Adolf Hitler

Marlene

I Kiss Your Hand, Madame

Beautiful Like a Poem

The Fashion Side of Hollywood

The Countess of Paris

Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova

Art of Love

No Angel: A Life of Marlene Dietrich

Nylon Blues: A History of the Nylon Stocking

Mythos Côte d'Azur - Liebe, Luxus, Leidenschaft