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Marlene Dietrich was a film actor, singer and autobiographer, born on December 27, 1901 in Rote Insel, Germany. Marlene Dietrich died on May 6, 1992 at the age of 90. Recorded honors include Commander of the Legion of Honour, Officer of the Legion of Honour, Knight of the Legion of Honour and 5 more. The listed height was 168 cm. Notable works include The Blue Angel.
My Take
Marlene Dietrich is one of those figures who makes you realize that "star quality" is not just a phrase — it's a specific, almost eerie thing, and she had it in full. Born in Berlin in 1901, she broke through with The Blue Angel and then crossed the Atlantic to reinvent herself as one of Hollywood's most magnetic screen presences. What I love about her is the sheer refusal to be put in a box: she sang in that low, smoky voice that could hush a room, she played violin, she wrote, she wore a tuxedo better than most men ever could, and during World War II she actively performed for Allied troops and earned the U.S. Medal of Freedom for it. She didn't just coast on being beautiful — she was sharp, brave, and genuinely cool in a way that still reads across the decades. A real original.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Marlene Dietrich
- Name (Japanese)
- マレーネ・ディートリッヒ
- Reading
- まれーね・でぃーとりっひ
- Born
- December 27, 1901 – May 6, 1992
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Ox
- Origin
- Rote Insel, Germany
- Height
- 168 cm
- Occupation
- film actor / singer / autobiographer / entertainer / violinist
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Commander of the Legion of Honour
- Officer of the Legion of Honour
- Knight of the Legion of Honour
- honorary citizen of Berlin
- AFI's 100 Years... 100 Stars
- Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres
- Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres
- 1947 Medal of Freedom
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | The Blue Angel |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://marlene.com
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marlene%20Dietrich
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%9E%E3%83%AC%E3%83%BC%E3%83%8D%E3%83%BB%E3%83%87%E3%82%A3%E3%83%BC%E3%83%88%E3%83%AA%E3%83%92
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4612
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Marlene Dietrich born?
Born December 27, 1901.
When did Marlene Dietrich die?
Died May 6, 1992, aged 90.
Where was Marlene Dietrich from?
Marlene Dietrich was from Rote Insel, Germany.
What did Marlene Dietrich do?
Marlene Dietrich worked as film actor, singer, autobiographer, entertainer, violinist.
How tall was Marlene Dietrich?
Marlene Dietrich was 168 cm.
What was Marlene Dietrich known for?
Notable works include The Blue Angel.
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