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Barbara Sukowa

Actress

Barbara Sukowa

  • Born: 20 April 1950, Bremen, Germany
  • Estimated net worth: $5 million

Barbara Sukowa is a renowned German actress known for her compelling performances in film and theater. She gained recognition for her roles in films like "Wings of Desire" and "Marlene". With a career spanning several decades, Sukowa is celebrated for her…

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About Barbara Sukowa

Barbara Sukowa is a renowned German actress known for her compelling performances in film and theater. She gained recognition for her roles in films like "Wings of Desire" and "Marlene". With a career spanning several decades, Sukowa is celebrated for her distinctive voice and versatility, often portraying complex characters in dramatic narratives.

Born
20 April 1950, Bremen, Germany
Known for
Acting
Height
5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Spouses
Andreas Kleinert (1996-present)
Children
1 daughter, name not publicly known
Parents
Hans Sukowa, Maria Sukowa
Estimated net worth
$5 million

Fun facts about Barbara Sukowa

  • Barbara Sukowa was nominated for a European Film Award for Best Actress for her role in "Marlene".
  • She has collaborated with acclaimed director Wim Wenders on multiple projects, including the iconic film "Wings of Desire".

Famous Barbara Sukowa quotes

“I have to be free to make mistakes.”
Marlene, 1984
“We are all just a little mad here.”
Wings of Desire, 1987
“Life is a performance, and we are all actors.”
The Last of the Unjust, 2013

Barbara Sukowa: coming up

  • Eurotrash (Movie, Helene)31 December 2026
  • ZOMA (Movie)18 February 2027

Credits and dates: TMDB.

Barbara Sukowa filmography

Cast (84)

YearTitleCharacterRating
2027ZOMA MovieUnknown character
2026Eurotrash MovieHelene
2025Leibniz - Chronicle of a Lost Painting MovieKurfürstin Sophie von Hannover6.7
2025Klandestin WT MovieMathilda6.4
2024Iris Berben - Ein persönliches Porträt MovieUnknown character
2024Sukowa - Playful Like A Child MovieUnknown character
2024We're Not Done Yet MovieBettina
2024François Truffaut: My Life, a Screenplay MovieHelen Hessel (voice)6.4
2024Constellation TVIrena Lysenko7.0
2023Enkel für Fortgeschrittene MoviePhilippa7.1
Show 74 more credits
YearTitleCharacterRating
2023Air MovieKathy Dassler7.3
2023The Night Agent TVJacqueline Laurent7.7
2023The Swarm TVProf. Katherina Lehmann6.5
2022White Noise MovieSister Hermann Marie5.6
2022Dalíland MovieGala5.9
2021Out of Exile: The Photography of Fred Stein MovieVoice of Lilo Stein
2020Two of Us MovieNina Dorn7.0
2020Granny Nanny MoviePhilippa6.7
2019Servant TVAunt Josephine (voice)7.5
2019Servant TVAunt Josephine7.5
2019Rocca Changes the World MovieDodo7.4
2019Gloria Bell MovieMelinda6.0
2019Native Son MoviePeggy5.5
2017Atomic Blonde MovieCoroner6.4
2016My Art MovieUnknown character5.0
2016Stefan Zweig: Farewell to Europe MovieFriderike Zweig6.5
2015The Misplaced World MovieCaterina Fabiani / Evelyn Kromberger5.4
201512 Monkeys TVKatarina Jones7.4
2014Salomea's Nose MovieSalomea (voice)
2014The Sky is Blue MovieMarquez6.2
2012Hannah Arendt MovieHannah Arendt6.9
2011Nacht ohne Morgen MovieKatharina5.5
2009Vision - From the Life of Hildegard von Bingen MovieHildegard von Bingen6.0
2009Veronika Decides to Die MovieMom5.8
2008Die Entdeckung der Currywurst MovieLena Brücker3.6
2007Fassbinder's Berlin Alexanderplatz: A Mega Movie and Its Story MovieSelf
2006Romance & Cigarettes MovieGracie6.1
2005Thadeusz TVself6.0
2004The Other Woman MovieVera Glaubitz5.6
2003A Birthday to Remember MovieRosemarie5.2
2003Barbara Sukowa on Lola MovieSelf
2002Gero von Boehm begegnet... TVSelf
2002Liebe, Lügen, Leidenschaften TVBarbara Landau3.8
2001Thirteen Conversations About One Thing MovieHelen6.3
2000Urbania MovieClara - The Married Woman5.5
1999The Lady in Question MovieRachel Singer6.0
1999Cradle Will Rock MovieSophie Silvano6.5
1999The Third Miracle MovieHelen O’Regan5.9
1999Nightworld: Lost Souls MovieSheila Robinson5.0
1999Beckmann TVSelf4.5
1998The Port of Last Resort MovieAnnie Witting (voice)7.0
1997Office Killer MovieVirginia Wingate5.1
1997In the Name of Innocence MovieAnna Loeser7.3
1995Johnny Mnemonic MovieAnna Kalmann5.8
1993M. Butterfly MovieJeanne Gallimard6.6
1993Colpo di coda TVRegina9.0
1991Europa MovieKatharina Hartmann7.3
1991Voyager MovieHannah6.2
1991DAS! TVSelf4.7
1990The African Woman MovieMartha10.0
1987The Sicilian MovieCamilla, Duchess of Crotone5.2
1987Days to Remember MovieKatharina5.3
1986Rosa Luxemburg MovieRosa Luxemburg6.5
1985Space TVLiesl Kolff7.7
1983Un dimanche de flics MoviePatricia6.4
1983Equator MovieAdele4.1
1982Deadly Game MovieDaniela Mathiesen3.5
1981Marianne and Juliane MovieMarianne7.0
1981Lola MovieLola6.9
1980Berlin Alexanderplatz TVEmilie "Mieze" Karsunke7.5
1980Berlin Alexanderplatz TVMieze7.5
1979Bavarian Film Awards TVSelf
1979St. Pauli-Landungsbrücken TVAnka4.5
1979NDR Talk Show TVSelf6.6
1978Heinrich Heine MovieAmalie Friedländer10.0
1977Women in New York MovieCrystal Allen6.0
1976Kölner Treff TVSelf6.8
1974Spécial cinéma TVSelf9.5
1974Unter Ausschluß der Öffentlichkeit TVViktoria Herbst7.0
1970Scene of the Crime TVBabsi Meyer6.2
1964Grimme Award TVSelf
1951German Film Award TVSelf6.0
TBASpiritual World MovieUnknown character
TBAUnknownia MovieUnknown character

Crew (1)

YearTitleRoleRating
2005Transamerica MovieThanks · Crew7.0

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Questions about Barbara Sukowa

What are Barbara Sukowa's most successful films?

Barbara Sukowa is best known for her performances in "Wings of Desire" and "Marlene", both of which have received critical acclaim and solidified her status in cinema.

Has Barbara Sukowa won any major awards?

Yes, Barbara Sukowa has received several awards, including the German Film Award for Best Actress and a nomination for the European Film Award.

What was Barbara Sukowa's first film?

Barbara Sukowa made her film debut in the 1975 movie "The Lost Honour of Katharina Blum", which showcased her talent and led to further roles in cinema.

What is Barbara Sukowa's acting style?

Barbara Sukowa is known for her intense and emotional performances, often portraying strong female characters with depth and complexity.

What is Barbara Sukowa's estimated net worth?

Barbara Sukowa's estimated net worth is around $5 million, reflecting her successful career in film and theater.

How many children does Barbara Sukowa have?

Barbara Sukowa has one daughter, whose name is not publicly disclosed.

With whom did Barbara Sukowa collaborate frequently?

Barbara Sukowa frequently collaborated with director Wim Wenders, especially noted for her roles in his films such as "Wings of Desire".

What is a defining characteristic of Barbara Sukowa's roles?

A defining characteristic of Barbara Sukowa's roles is her ability to portray complex emotional states, often in dramatic and thought-provoking narratives.