Katy Karrenbauer

Actor · Born December 31, 1962 · Duisburg, Germany

Biography

Katy Karrenbauer (born December 31, 1962, in Duisburg) is a German actress, voice-over artist, singer, and author. She rose to widespread public prominence through her role as Christine "Walter" in the television series Hinter Gittern – Der Frauenknast. Her acting career initially began in the theater—including at the Urania Theater in Cologne—as well as on various stages throughout Germany. She made her on-screen debut in 1994, playing the paramedic Karo Kaiser in the RTL series Notaufnahme. This was followed by numerous guest appearances in series such as Verbotene Liebe, Balko, Die Wache, and Nikola. Karrenbauer achieved her breakthrough in 1997 with her role as Christine Walter in Hinter Gittern – Der Frauenknast, a character she portrayed across a total of 16 seasons, continuing until 2007. For her performance, she was nominated for the German Television Award in 1999. In addition to numerous television films, she also appeared in feature film productions such as 7 Zwerge – Der Wald ist nicht genug, Zettl, and Cloud Atlas. Furthermore, she collaborated on several occasions with director Rosa von Praunheim, including on the films Härte and Darkroom – Tödliche Tropfen. Karrenbauer also remained active on the theater and musical stages, appearing in productions such as the Karl May Festivals in Elspe and Bad Segeberg. Moreover, she works as a voice-over artist, lending her voice to projects such as the series Glee.

Acted in 65

2020s

2026
Tod meiner Jugend
Erika Meier
2025
Satanic Sow
Katy
2024
Steal Her Breath
Bernie
2022
Das große Promi-Büßen
Voice Over · 7 episodes
Stand up! Was bleibt, wenn alles weg ist
Marta
2020
Potato Salad 3: The Musical
Frau Wilkens
Rookies
Hannekamp · 1 episode
57

2010s

2019
Berlin, I Love You
Head of Operations
37
Under ConTroll
Helga Wolf
Darkroom
Staatsanwältin
Patchwork Gangsta
Roksana Drakova · 1 episode
2018
Phantomschmerz
Weingarten
Magnificent Times
Domina
Das Joshua-Profil
Frau Pfeiffer
Vielmachglas
Rosa
2016
Blockbustaz
Taxifahrerin · 1 episode
Never Too Late for Justice
Dr. D. Lehberger · 48 episodes
2015
The White Snake
Weiße Schlange (voice)
Potato Salad: Don't Ask!
Frau Wilkens
17
Tough Love
Andys Mutter
Bettys Diagnose
Thea Gründler · 1 episode
2014
Vergrabene Stimmen
Magda
2013
Die schlechtesten Filme aller Zeiten
Verena Brandauer (archive footage) · 1 episode
84
Plastic
Mother
Heldt
Doris Kloppke · 2 episodes
2012
Cloud Atlas
Axwoman
67
Zettl
Swetlana
2011
Gegengerade
Lise / Magnus Mutter
2010
C.i.S.: Chaoten im Sondereinsatz
Walter
Der letzte Bulle
Rita Fiedler · 1 episode
74
Lotta & ...
Schwester Klenze · 1 episode