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Elisabeth Bergner

Elisabeth Bergner

Acting

Biography

Elisabeth Bergner (born Ella vel Ettel Bergner; August 22, 1897 – May 12, 1986) was an Austrian and British actress. Primarily a stage actress, her career flourished in Berlin and Paris, before she moved to London to work in films. She is best known for her title role in The Rise of Catherine the Great (1934) and arguably her signature role, Gemma Jones in Margaret Kennedy's play Escape Me Never. She originated it in London and on Broadway, and later reprised it in the 1935 film adaptation, which earned her an Academy Award nomination.

Filmography Movies

Acting

Poster for Strogoff
MOVIE

Strogoff

6.5(0.0K)
Strogoff
Mother
Poster for Cry of the Banshee
MOVIE

Cry of the Banshee

5.3(0.1K)
Cry of the Banshee
Oona
Poster for The Pedestrian
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The Pedestrian

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The Pedestrian
Frau Lilienthal
Poster for As You Like It
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As You Like It

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As You Like It
Rosalind
Poster for The Rise of Catherine the Great
MOVIE

The Rise of Catherine the Great

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The Rise of Catherine the Great
Catherine
Poster for Paris Calling
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Paris Calling

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Paris Calling
Marianne Jannetier
Poster for Fräulein Else
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Fräulein Else

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Fräulein Else
Else Thalhof
Poster for Escape Me Never
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Escape Me Never

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Escape Me Never
Gemma Jones
Poster for Husbands or Lovers
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Husbands or Lovers

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Husbands or Lovers
Nju
Poster for Stolen Life
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Stolen Life

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Stolen Life
Sylvina Lawrence / Martina Lawrence

Production

Poster for Lady Juan
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Lady Juan

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Lady Juan
Executive Producer
Poster for Husbands or Lovers
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Husbands or Lovers

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Husbands or Lovers
Executive Producer

Gallery

Elisabeth Bergner portrait
Elisabeth Bergner portrait
Elisabeth Bergner portrait
Elisabeth Bergner portrait
Elisabeth Bergner portrait
Elisabeth Bergner portrait
Elisabeth Bergner portrait
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