Inge Keller

Born: 1923-12-15

Birthplace: Berlin, Germany

Biography

Ingeborg Keller (December 15, 1923 – February 6, 2017) was a German stage and film actress whose career on stage and screen spanned seventy years. She was one of the most prominent performers in the former German Democratic Republic. Thomas Langhoff described her as "perhaps the most famous actress of the German Democratic Republic—a star." Deutschlandradio Kultur reporter Dieter Kranz called her "a theater legend".

Internationally, Keller was known for her portrayal of the older Lilly Wust in the Golden Globe nominated Aimée & Jaguar. She won the Award for the Best Supporting Actress in the 36th International Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival for her participation in the film Lola and Billy the Kid.

In 2006, Keller received the Order of Merit of Berlin from Mayor Klaus Wowereit.

Known For

Keine Hochzeit ohne Ernst
Lola and Billy the Kid
Aimée & Jaguar
Zugverkehr unregelmäßig
Gespenster
Der Ritter vom Mirakel
Das Kindermädchen
The Fiancee
On the Way to Lenin
Stories of That Night

Top Movie Credits

Keine Hochzeit ohne Ernst Lady Bracknell
Lola and Billy the Kid Ute
Aimée & Jaguar Lilly Wust (1997)
Zugverkehr unregelmäßig Ellen Zander
Gespenster Frau Alving
Der Ritter vom Mirakel Octavia
Das Kindermädchen Irene Zernikow
The Fiancee Irene
On the Way to Lenin Mrs. von Roettger
Stories of That Night