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- Marlene Dietrich (1901 - 1992) With an HPI of 79.34, Marlene Dietrich is the most famous German Actor. ...
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- Karlheinz Böhm (1928 - 2014)
1. Marlene Dietrich. Probably the most famous German actor on this list, Marlene Dietrich was well-known for her glamorous, liberated style, husky voice and sensual persona. A native Berliner, Dietrich got her start singing and performing in the wild cabarets of 1920s Berlin.
Emil Jannings (born July 23, 1884, Rorschach, Switzerland—died January 2, 1950, Strobl, near Salzburg, Austria) was a German actor who was internationally known for his tragic roles in motion pictures. He was the recipient of the first Academy Award for best actor.
Many Hollywood celebrities have the ability to speak German. Some notable examples include Sandra Bullock, Tom Hanks, and Natalie Portman, among others. Many actors, musicians, and public figures have showcased their linguistic skills in German.
They include Angela Merkel, Heidi Klum, Claudia Schiffer, Steffi Graf, Boris Becker, Michael Schumacher, Til Schweiger, Anne-Sophie Mutter, Nena and Pope Benedict XVI.