Marlene Dietrich
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- December 27, 1901
- Died
- May 6, 1992
- Birthplace
- Berlin, Germany
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.
Filmography
Jean Gabin - La guerre, c'est pas du cinéma 2026
as Self (archive footage)
Marilyn Monroe: The Rise of an Icon 2026
as Self (archive footage)
Erich Maria Remarque und Marlene Dietrich - Flucht in die Liebe 2025
as Self (archive footage)
Marlene Dietrich: Home Movies 2024
as Self
Mythos Côte d'Azur - Liebe, Luxus, Leidenschaft 2021
Actor
Beautiful Like a Poem 2020
as Self (archive footage)
I Did What He Told Me to Do 2019
Actor
- Bodies and Spaces, Fabric and Light
Bodies and Spaces, Fabric and Light 2018
as (archive footage)
100 Years of the UFA 2017
as Self - Actress (archive footage)
Becoming Cary Grant 2017
as Self (archive footage)
Classic Movie Bloopers: Uncensored 2013
as Self (archive footage)
Vito 2011
as Self (archive footage)
Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff 2010
as Countess Alexandra Vladinoff (archive footage)
Rediscovering John Gilbert 2010
as Self (archive footage)
ZEITENBLICKE- Jetzt ist Hallstatt Zeit 2008
as Self
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema 2007
as Self (archive footage)
Stardust: The Bette Davis Story 2006
as Self (archive footage)
Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova 2005
as Self (archive footage)
Hitchcock and 'Stage Fright' 2004
as Self (archive footage)
- Checking Out: Grand Hotel
Checking Out: Grand Hotel 2004
as Self (archive footage)
Complicated Women 2003
as Self (archive footage)
Marlene Dietrich: Her Own Song 2002
as Self (archive footage)
The Great Yiddish Love 2002
as (archive footage)
No Angel: A Life of Marlene Dietrich 1996
Actor
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies 1995
as Self (archive footage)
The Casting Couch 1995
Actor
That's Entertainment! III 1994
as (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Meeting of Two Queens 1991
as (archive footage)
- Nylon Blues: A History of the Nylon Stocking
Nylon Blues: A History of the Nylon Stocking 1991
as (archive footage)
Eve and Marilyn 1987
as Self (archive photos)
Marlene 1984
as Herself (Voice)
Going Hollywood: The '30s 1984
as Self (archive footage)
Just a Gigolo 1978
as Baroness von Semering
- I Wish You Love
I Wish You Love 1973
as Herself
Ettan gästar: Marlene Dietrich 1971
as Self - Interviewee
Triumph Over Violence 1965
as Self (archive footage)
Paris When It Sizzles 1964
as Marlene Dietrich (uncredited)
Where Have All the Flowers Gone? 1963
Actor
Black Fox: The Rise and Fall of Adolf Hitler 1962
as Narrator (voice)
Judgment at Nuremberg 1961
as Mrs. Bertholt
Touch of Evil 1958
as Tana
Witness for the Prosecution 1957
as Christine
The Monte Carlo Story 1956
as Maria de Crevecoeur
Around the World in 80 Days 1956
as Saloon Hostess
Rancho Notorious 1952
as Altar Keane
No Highway in the Sky 1951
as Monica Teasdale
Stage Fright 1950
as Charlotte Inwood
Jigsaw 1949
as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
A Foreign Affair 1948
as Erika Von Schlüetow
Golden Earrings 1947
as Lydia
Martin Roumagnac 1946
as Blanche Ferrand
Kismet 1944
as Jamilla
Follow the Boys 1944
as Marlene Dietrich
Show-Business at War 1943
as Self
Breakdowns of 1942 1942
as Self
Pittsburgh 1942
as Josie 'Hunky' Winters
The Spoilers 1942
as Cherry Malotte
The Lady Is Willing 1942
as Elizabeth Madden
Manpower 1941
as Fay Duval
The Flame of New Orleans 1941
as Countess Claire Ledoux, aka Lili
Seven Sinners 1940
as Bijou
Destry Rides Again 1939
as Frenchy
Angel 1937
as Lady Maria Barker, aka Angel
Knight Without Armour 1937
as Countess Alexandra Vladinoff
The Garden of Allah 1936
as Domini Enfilden
Desire 1936
as Madeleine de Beaupré
The Fashion Side of Hollywood 1935
as Self
The Devil Is a Woman 1935
as Concha Perez
The Scarlet Empress 1934
as Princess Sophia Frederica / Catherine II
The Song of Songs 1933
as Lily Czepanek
The Film Parade 1933
as (archive footage) (uncredited)
Blonde Venus 1932
as Helen Faraday, aka Helen Jones
Shanghai Express 1932
as Shanghai Lily
Dishonored 1931
as Magda / X27
Marlene Dietrich, “The Blue Angel” Screen Test 1930
Actor
Morocco 1930
as Mademoiselle Amy Jolly
The Blue Angel 1930
as Lola Lola
Dangers of the Engagement Period 1930
as Evelyne
The Ship of Lost Men 1929
as Ethel Marley
The Woman One Longs For 1929
as Stascha
I Kiss Your Hand, Madame 1929
as Laurence Gerard / Lucille
Art of Love 1928
as Chichotte de Gastoné
Cafe Electric 1927
as Erni Göttlinger - ein flatterhaftes Mädchen
His Greatest Bluff 1927
as Yvette
Heads Up, Charley 1927
as Edmée Marchand
The Imaginary Baron 1927
as Sophie
- A Modern Dubarry
A Modern Dubarry 1927
as Kokotte
Manon Lescaut 1926
as Micheline
Her Dancing Partner 1925
as Dancer (Extra)
Leap Into Life 1924
as Mädchen
- Tragödie der Liebe. Teil 4
Tragödie der Liebe. Teil 4 1923
as Lucie
- Tragödie der Liebe. Teil 3
Tragödie der Liebe. Teil 3 1923
as Lucie
The Countess of Paris 1923
as Lucie
The Tragedy of Love 1923
as Lucy
Man by the Roadside 1923
as Krämerstochter
- Im Schatten des Glücks
Im Schatten des Glücks 1919
as (unconfirmed)
Credits from TMDB.