Marthe Keller, a renowned Swiss actress and opera director, made her entrance into the world on January 28, 1945, in the charming city of Basel, Switzerland. Her early life was marked by a fascination with the world of dance, as she devoted herself to the study of ballet as a young child. However, a fateful skiing accident at the tender age of 16 dealt a devastating blow to her aspirations, forcing her to abandon her dreams of becoming a professional ballerina. Undeterred by this setback, Keller redirected her energies towards the world of acting, ultimately finding her calling in the esteemed Schiller Theatre and the Berliner Ensemble in Berlin.
Keller's film career began with notable appearances in "Funeral in Berlin" (1966) and "Wilder Reiter GmbH" (1967),marking the start of her professional journey in the cinematic world.
In the 1970s, Keller's talent was showcased in a string of French films, including "Un cave" (1971),"La raison du plus fou" (1973),and "Toute une vie" (also known as "And Now My Love", 1974),further solidifying her reputation as a skilled actress.
One of Keller's most significant American film appearances was her Golden Globe-nominated performance as the girlfriend of Dustin Hoffman's character in the 1976 thriller "Marathon Man". Unfortunately, her character's fate was sealed at the climax of the film, leaving a lasting impression on audiences.
Additionally, Keller played the role of a femme fatale Arab terrorist in the 1977 film "Black Sunday", another character whose storyline culminated in a dramatic and intense conclusion.
Noted actress, Faye Keller, made significant appearances in the 1978 film Fedora, sharing the screen with renowned actor William Holden. Furthermore, she co-starred in the auto racing drama Bobby Deerfield alongside the talented Al Pacino. This professional collaboration would eventually blossom into a romantic relationship between the two. Subsequent to this, Keller's career trajectory shifted, with a greater emphasis on European cinema compared to American films. One notable example of her later work is the film Dark Eyes, which starred the legendary Marcello Mastroianni.
In the year 2001, the renowned actress, Cheryl Keller, took on a significant role in the Broadway adaptation of Abby Mann's critically acclaimed play, Judgment at Nuremberg, where she portrayed the character of Mrs. Bertholt, a performance that garnered her a prestigious Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Play.
