Eva Ebner
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- January 14, 1922 in Gdańsk, Poland
- Died
- January 31, 2006
- Active Years
- 1955–2006 (52 Years)
- Total Credits
- 86 credits in database
Biography
Eva Ebner was a German actor, screenwriter, and assistant director. Born on January 14, 1922, in the Free City of Danzig, which is now Gdansk, Poland, she maintained a career in the film and television industry that included 82 known credits. Throughout her professional life, she contributed to various productions, including roles as an actress and assistant director. Her filmography includes credits for Around the World in 80 Days, released in 2004, the series Lexx, and the 1991 film Meeting Venus. Eva Ebner died on January 31, 2006, at the age of 84 in Berlin, Germany. She was recognized for her work in the industry, including being noted as a prominent assistant director in Germany.
Career overview
Eva Ebner was a German actor, screenwriter, and assistant director who maintained a career in the film and television industry spanning several decades. Born on January 14, 1922, in the Free City of Danzig, which is now Gdansk, Poland, she eventually established herself in the German entertainment landscape. Throughout her professional life, she was recognized for her versatility behind and in front of the camera, accumulating 82 known credits over the course of her career.
Her work as an assistant director and actor included contributions to various international and domestic productions. Among the projects she is noted for are the 2004 film Around the World in 80 Days, the television series Lexx, and the 1991 film Meeting Venus. Her professional reputation was such that she was described as one of Germany's most famous assistant directors. Ebner continued her work until the later stages of her life. She passed away on January 31, 2006, in Berlin, Germany, at the age of 84. Her legacy remains documented through her extensive filmography and her contributions to the German film industry as both a creative writer and a behind-the-scenes professional.
Ask the Vault
Ask anything about Eva Ebner.
Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Full Filmography
86 titles- Unser Kindermädchen ist ein Millionär (2006) as Alte Dame
- Mein Kriegsende (2005) as Self
- Making of: Das Geheimnis der schwarzen Koffer (2005) as Self
- Around the World in 80 Days (2004) as Crazy Lady
- The Trixxer (2004) as Miss Drycunt
- Auf den Spuren Winnetous (2004) as Self
- Thank God I’m in the Film Business! (2003) as Herself
- Sternenfänger (2002) as Fanny
- Mit Herz und Handschellen (2002) as Frau Kober
- The Specimen (2002) as Museumsbesucherin / Dame
- Die unheimlichen Briefe (2002) as Miss Thinwhister
- Die Markus Family (2001) as herself
- Bei aller Liebe (2000) as Frieda
- Now or Never (2000) as Mager Sinn
- From Here to Vanity (2000)
- Paradise Is a Trap (1999)
- Der letzte Zeuge (1998) as Karin's Neighbour
- Lexx (1997) as Mrs. Deebee
- Die Rättin (1997)
- The sweetness of strangers (1997) as Dame
- Abbuzze! Der Badesalz-Film (1996) as Gastrolle
- Der Blinde (1996)
- Neurosia: Fifty Years of Perversity (1995) as Self
- Die Wache (1994) as Frau Mühlfenzl
- Die Wache (1994) as Charlotte Jungmann
- Der Menschenfresser (1994)
- Up – Down (1994)
- Anna annA (1993)
- Wolffs Revier (1992) as Hotelbesitzerin
- Wolffs Revier (1992)
- Never Sleep Again (1992) as Kinswoman
- Meeting Venus (1991) as Von Binder's Mother
- Life Is Like a Cucumber (1990) Writer
- Manöver (1989)
- The Girlfriend (1989)
- Leporello oder Ich habe gern gewunken (1989) as Patricia de Louise
- The Passenger – Welcome to Germany (1988)
- Linie 1 (1988) as Graue Pantherin
- Hals über Kopf (1987) as Frieda Schwung
- Rosa Luxemburg (1986) Assistant Director
- Von Zwölf bis Mittag (1986) Assistant Director
- Silvester in Treptow (1985) Assistant Director
- Dorian Gray in the Mirror of the Yellow Press (1984) Assistant Director
- Freak Orlando (1981) as Frau Gorgo
- Freak Orlando (1981) Assistant Director
- In the Country of My Parents (1981) as Herself
- The Devils (1977) Assistant Director
- The Spy Who Never Was (1976) Assistant Director
- Stellenweise Glatteis (1975) Assistant Director
- To the Bitter End (1975) Assistant Director
- Hard Women (1975) Assistant Director
- White King (1975) Assistant Director
- Drei Männer im Schnee (1974) Assistant Director
- Wer stirbt schon gerne unter Palmen (1974) Assistant Director
- Gott schützt die Liebenden (1973) Assistant Director
- Tears of Blood (1972)
- Tears of Blood (1972) Assistant Director
- Polizeiruf 110 (1971)
- And Jimmy Went to the Rainbow's Foot (1971) Assistant Director
- Love Is Only a Word (1971) as Rezeptionistin (uncredited)
- Love Is Only a Word (1971) Assistant Director
- Hauser's Memory (1970) Assistant Director
- School of Fear (1969) Assistant Director
- The Zombie Walks (1968) as Secretary
- The College Girl Murders (1967) Assistant Director
- Long Legs, Long Fingers (1966)
- Flaming Frontier (1965) Assistant Director
- Again the Ringer (1965) Assistant Director
- Frontier Hellcat (1964) Assistant Director
- The Mysterious Magician (1964) Assistant Director
- Mark of the Tortoise (1964) Assistant Director
- The Curse of the Yellow Snake (1963) Assistant Director
- The Squeaker (1963)
- An Alibi for Death (1963) Assistant Director
- The Door with Seven Locks (1962) as Ansagerin am Flughafen (voice)
- Und sowas nennt sich Leben (1961) Assistant Director
- Unser Haus in Kamerun (1961) Assistant Director
- The Tiger of Eschnapur (1959) Assistant Director
- The Indian Tomb (1959) Assistant Director
- And That on Monday Morning (1959) Assistant Director
- Grand Hotel (1959)
- A Time to Love and a Time to Die (1958) Script Supervisor
- Girls in Uniform (1958) Assistant Director
- Wet Asphalt (1958) Assistant Director
- Meine 99 Bräute (1958) Assistant Director
- Lola Montès (1955) Script Supervisor
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Eva Ebner best known for?
Eva Ebner is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Around the World in 80 Days (2004), The Vietnam War in Color: Secrets, Shadows, Sacrifice (2025), Der letzte Zeuge (1998), Shoot the Piano Player (1960).
When and where was Eva Ebner born?
Eva Ebner was born on January 14, 1922 in Gdańsk, Poland. They passed away on January 31, 2006.
How many credits does Eva Ebner have?
Eva Ebner has accumulated over 86 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1955 to 2006.
What is Eva Ebner's background in cinema and television?
Eva Ebner was a German actor, screenwriter, and assistant director. Born on January 14, 1922, in the Free City of Danzig, which is now Gdansk, Poland, she maintained a career in the film and television industry that included 82 known credits. Throughout her professional life, she contributed to various productions, inc...
Eva Ebner by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Linie 1 (1988) as Graue Pantherin — aged about 66
- Lexx (1997) as Mrs. Deebee — aged about 75
- Abbuzze! Der Badesalz-Film (1996) as Gastrolle — aged about 74
- Hals über Kopf (1987) as Frieda Schwung — aged about 65
- The Door with Seven Locks (1962) as Ansagerin am Flughafen (voice) — aged about 40
- Polizeiruf 110 (1971) — aged about 49
What viewers say
No comments yet. Be the first to share your take on Eva Ebner.