Biography
Elisabeth Bergner (born Ella vel Ettel Bergner; August 22, 1897 – May 12, 1986) was an Austrian and British actress. Primarily a stage actress, her career flourished in Berlin and Paris, before she moved to London to work in films. She is best known for her title role in The Rise of Catherine the Great (1934) and arguably her signature role, Gemma Jones in Margaret Kennedy's play Escape Me Never. She originated it in London and on Broadway, and later reprised it in the 1935 film adaptation, which earned her an Academy Award nomination.
Acted in 24
1980s
- 1983
1970s
- 1978
Der Pfingstausflug
Margarete Johannsen
- 1975
The House on the Hill
Ellen
Nachtdienst
Baroness
- 1973
The Pedestrian
Frau Lilienthal
- 1970
Strogoff
Mother
1960s
- 1965
1940s
- 1941
Paris Calling
Marianne
1930s
- 1939
Stolen Life
Sylvina Lawrence / Martina Lawrence
- 1937
Dreaming Lips
Gaby Lawrence
- 1936
- 1935
Escape Me Never
Gemma Jones
- 1934
- 1932
Dreaming Lips
Gaby
- 1931
1920s
- 1929
Fräulein Else
Else Thalhof
- 1928
Lady Juan
Doña Juana
- 1927
Love
Herzogin von Langeais
- 1926
Impetuous Youth
Renee
- 1924
Husbands or Lovers
Nju
The Evangelist
Magdalena
Produced 2
1920s
- 1928
Lady Juan
Executive Producer
- 1924
Husbands or Lovers
Executive Producer
Appearances4
1980s
- 1980
1970s
- 1979
- 1973
Der große Zauberer - Max Reinhardt
Self
