Gisela Werbisek, a renowned actress of her time, was born on April 8, 1875, in the historic city of Preßburg, which was then a part of Austria-Hungary, but is now known as Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. Her life's journey was marked by a successful career in the world of entertainment, with notable appearances in films such as Das Kabinett des Dr. Larifari, released in 1930, Frau Braier aus Gaya, which premiered in 1926, and A Scandal in Paris, a 1946 production. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Gisela Werbisek was also a devoted partner, having been married to John Piffle. Ultimately, her life came full circle, and she passed away on April 10, 1956, in the vibrant city of Hollywood, California, USA.
Personal Details
BornApr 8, 1875 Preßburg, Austria-Hungary [now Bratislava, Slovakia]
Biography
Career
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1951

Bride of the Gorilla as Al-Long
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1949

The Great Sinner as Greedy Woman (uncredited)
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1947

The Brasher Doubloon as Maid (uncredited)
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Golden Earrings as German Dowager at Party (uncredited)
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1946

A Scandal in Paris as Aunt Ernestine
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The Dark Corner as Mrs. Schwartz (uncredited)
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1945

Wonder Man as Mrs. Schmidt
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The Lost Weekend as Mrs. Wertheim (uncredited)
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1944

Phantom Lady as Mama Rosette (uncredited)
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1943

Women in Bondage as Rita Rumann
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Above Suspicion as Woman at Kleist's Hotel (Uncredited)
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1942

Tough As They Come as Mrs. Polashek
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1941

So Ends Our Night as The Harpy - Ruth's Roommate
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That Uncertain Feeling as Hungarian Dinner Guest (uncredited)
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1940

Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet as Mother
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1939

The Hunchback of Notre Dame as Grandmother (uncredited)