Katharina Thalbach, a renowned actress and director, made her entry into the world on January 19, 1954, in the vibrant city of East Berlin, East Germany. With a career spanning decades, she has left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment, captivating audiences with her incredible performances in various film and television projects. Some of her most notable roles include her portrayal of a complex character in the critically acclaimed film "The Tin Drum" (1979),her thought-provoking performance in the thought-provoking drama "Der Minister" (2013),and her heartwarming appearance in the romantic comedy "I've Never Been to New York" (2019). In her personal life, Katharina Thalbach is happily married to the talented Uwe Hamacher, with whom she shares a deep bond and unwavering support.
Personal Details
BornJan 19, 1954 East Berlin, East Germany
Parents
- Sabine Thalbach
Biography
Career
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2022

Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin as Ursula
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2021

School of Magical Animals as Henrietta (voice)
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2018

Ice Princess Lily as Nessaja (voice)
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100 Things as Grandma Konaske
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2017

Hanni & Nanni: Mehr als beste Freunde as Madame Bertoux
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2016

Emerald Green as Madeleine „Maddy“ Montrose
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Bibi & Tina: Mädchen gegen Jungs as Köchin
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2015

Taxi as Taxifunkerin
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I'm Off Then as Bertha
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2014

Sapphire Blue as Madeleine „Maddy“ Montrose
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Head Full of Honey as Vivian Saalfeld
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2013

Ruby Red as Tante Maddy
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2012

Moon Man as Moon Man (voice)
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Measuring the World as Mrs. Gauß
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Hanni and Nanni 2 as Mademoiselle Bertoux
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2011

Almanya: Welcome to Germany as Frau im Bus
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2010

Henri 4 as Gauklerin
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2007

Mrs. Ratcliffe's Revolution as Anna
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Du bist nicht allein as Frau Moll
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Trick or Treaters as The Strange Aunt (voice)
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2006

Nicht alle waren Mörder as Oma Teuber
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Der Räuber Hotzenplotz as Portiunkula Schlotterbeck
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2005

Police Call 110 as Charlotte Pelzer
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2003

Jester Till as Katharina (voice)
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1999

Sun Alley as Mutter
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Scene of the Crime as Elsie Antes
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1997

Back in Trouble as Frau Stankowski
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The Fearless Four as The Heiress (voice)
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1993

Kaspar Hauser as Comtesse Hochberg
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1990

God afton, herr Wallenberg as Marja
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1987

Helsinki Napoli All Night Long as Co-Worker
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1982

Sophie's Choice as Wanda
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1979

The Tin Drum as Maria Matzerath