Eva Ingeborg Scholz, a talented actress, began her journey in the world of theatre by studying acting under the renowned Hilde Körber at the prestigious Max Reinhardt academy in Berlin. She quickly made a name for herself on the stage, appearing in various productions between 1947 and 1953.
After relocating to Munich, Scholz joined the esteemed Münchner Kammerspiele, where she demonstrated her versatility by taking on both comedic and dramatic roles. Despite her petite stature, she possessed expressive eyes and a strong screen presence, which served her well in her film career.
Scholz made her film debut in 1947 and was soon afforded star status in her second picture, playing the titular heroine in the post-war love story "One, Two, Three: Corona" (1948). This film, set in a circus, was shot at Ufa's Babelsberg studio and showcased Scholz's talent.
Throughout the following decade, Scholz alternated between leading roles in light comedies and operettas, such as "Stips" (1951),"Pension Schöller" (1952),and "Ball im Savoy" (1955),and high-profile supporting parts in dramas, including "08/15" (1954),"The Devil's General" (1955),and "Urlaub auf Ehrenwort" (1955). Her performances in films with a wartime theme, particularly in these three films, showcased her exceptional acting abilities.
In the early 1960s, Scholz transitioned to television, where she appeared in a variety of roles, often playing maternal characters, aunts, neighbors, or dowagers. Her impressive career was capped off with the prestigious Deutscher Schauspielpreis for a supporting guest role in the popular crime series "Tatort" (1970).
In addition to her acting career, Scholz was a prolific voice-over actress, providing dubbing for stars like Angela Lansbury, Elsa Lanchester, Gladys Cooper, and Kathryn Grayson. She also lent her voice to Disney's "Cinderella" (1950) in the animated feature.
In her personal life, Scholz was married twice, first to actor Wilfried Seyferth and then to renowned author and screenwriter Georg Hurdalek.
