Vilma Degischer (17 November 1911 - 3 May 1992) was an Austrian theatre and film actress. She appeared in more than thirty films from 1931 to 1991. From 1931 to 1991 she played at the Theater in der Josefstadt in Vienna.[1]
Vilma Degischer | |
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.jpg) Vilma Degischer in 1927 | |
| Born | 17 November 1911 |
| Died | 3 May 1992 (aged 80) Baden bei Wien, Austria |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1931-1991 |
| Spouse | Hermann Thimig |
Early life
editAfter she attended school she had originally wanted to be a dancer, and had been taught by Gertrud Bodenwieser. Only then did she discover she had a talent for acting.[2]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | Die große Liebe | ||
| 1948 | The Other Life | Suzette Alberti | |
| 1949 | Dear Friend | Susanne Berger, Sekretärin | |
| 1951 | Gateway to Peace | Elisabeth Dressler | |
| 1954 | Der Komödiant von Wien | Katharina Schratt | |
| 1955 | Sissi | Princess Sophie of Bavaria | |
| 1956 | Sissi – The Young Empress | ||
| 1957 | ...und die Liebe lacht dazu | Besitzerin des Schloßhotels | |
| Sissi – Fateful Years of an Empress | Princess Sophie of Bavaria | ||
| 1958 | Embezzled Heaven | Livia Argan | |
| 1963 | Is Geraldine an Angel? | Tante Klara | |
| The Cardinal | Sister Wilhelmina | ||
| The Waltz King | Mama Strauss | ||
| 1965 | Uncle Tom's Cabin | Mrs. Shelby | |
| 1988 | Trostgasse 7 - eine Kindheit in Wien 1934-1938 | Großmutter Wirth | |
| 1991 | The Strauss Dynasty | Old dancer |
References
edit- ^ "Vilma Degischer". www.josefstadt.org. Archived from the original on 2007-10-26.
- ^ "Vilma Degischer". IMDb.