Marlene Dietrich
German actress
- Full name
- Marie Magdalene Dietrich
- Born
- 27 December 1901Schöneberg, Berlin
- Died
- 6 May 1992aged 90 · París
- Nationality
Germany - Star sign
- Capricorn
- Years active
- 1930–2016
Known for
About Marlene Dietrich
Marlene Dietrich was a German actress. They were born on 27 December 1901 in Schöneberg, Berlin. Their career spanned 10 titles, among them Witness for the Prosecution (1957), Touch of Evil (1958) and The Dreamers (2003).
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Marlene Dietrich is The Blue Angel (1930); in all, 10 films over 86 years. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is Witness for the Prosecution (1957), with 17 votes. Their busiest decade is the 1950s, with 3 titles. The person they have worked with most is Billy Wilder, on 2 films, among them Witness for the Prosecution and A Foreign Affair.
Latest work
Full filmography (10)- 2016
- 2003
- 2002
- 1961
- 1958
- 1957
- 1950
Stage Fright
Charlotte Inwood
- 1948
A Foreign Affair
Erika Von Schluetow
Where to watch Marlene Dietrich
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 1957
- 1958
- 2003
- 1961
- 1932
- 2016
Availability checked on 9 November 2026.
The best Marlene Dietrich films
By MovieNCo readers' ratings.
- Witness for the Prosecution 1957
- The Dreamers 2003
- Touch of Evil 1958
Family and relationships
- Partners
- John Wayne, Jean Gabin, Yul Brynner
Has worked with
Questions about Marlene Dietrich
Where was Marlene Dietrich born?
Marlene Dietrich was born on 27 December 1901 in Schöneberg, Berlin.
When did Marlene Dietrich die?
Marlene Dietrich died on 6 May 1992, aged 90. They died in París.
What are the best Marlene Dietrich films?
By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best Marlene Dietrich films are Witness for the Prosecution (1957, 9.0), The Dreamers (2003, 8.1) and Touch of Evil (1958, 8.0).
How many films and TV shows has Marlene Dietrich been in?
MovieNCo lists 10 films for Marlene Dietrich, from The Blue Angel (1930) to Shot! Psycho-Spiritual Mantra Of Rock (2016).
What is Marlene Dietrich's star sign?
Marlene Dietrich was a Capricorn: born on 27 December.