Ingrid Caven, a celebrated and accomplished actress of great renown, made her grand entrance into the world on August 3, 1938, in the historic city of Saarbrücken, Germany, where she was born Ingrid Schmidt. This remarkable individual, whose remarkable career has been characterized by numerous highlights and milestones, has had the privilege of collaborating with her husband, the highly acclaimed and respected filmmaker Rainer Werner Fassbinder, with whom she has shared a most fruitful and successful professional partnership.
Notable among her many impressive performances was the 1969 cinematic endeavour "Love Is Colder Than Death", a masterpiece that served as a testament to her exceptional acting prowess and undoubtedly contributed to her burgeoning reputation as a highly skilled thespian.
Furthermore, she made memorable appearances in the 1970 films "Why Does Herr R. Run Amok?" and "The American Soldier", both of which were expertly directed by the renowned filmmaker Rainer Werner Fassbinder.
Caven's professional collaboration with Fassbinder persisted even after the dissolution of their marriage in 1972, with Caven continuing to appear in a multitude of films directed by Fassbinder throughout the subsequent years, a testament to their enduring creative partnership, until Fassbinder's tragic and unexpected passing in 1982.
