Karin Dor
Biography
Karin Dor was a German actress born on February 22, 1938, in Wiesbaden, Germany. She became popular in the 1960s playing heroines in Edgar Wallace and Karl May movies. Dor's acting career spanned multiple films, including a James Bond movie and an Alfred Hitchcock movie. She was married to George Robotham, a U.S. stunt-director, from 1988 until his death in 2007. Her previous marriage was to Harald Reinl, and she had a child from that marriage. Dor continued to work in the entertainment industry, appearing on stage in Munich in 2008. She passed away on November 6, 2017, at the age of 79.
Career overview
Karin Dor was a German actress known for her work in the 1960s. She gained popularity during this period, starring in films based on the works of Edgar Wallace and Karl May. Her acting career spanned multiple genres, including heroines in these notable film series.
Dor's international recognition led to her being cast in notable films. She appeared in the James Bond movie You Only Live Twice and the Alfred Hitchcock movie Topaz. These roles further solidified her reputation as a talented actress.
Throughout her career, Dor continued to work in the entertainment industry. She returned to the stage in 2008, appearing in the Munich production of Man lebt nur dreimal. Her career spanned several decades, with her last known performance taking place in Munich.
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Full Filmography
93 titles- The Misplaced World (2015) as Rosa
- Im Leben von … (2012) as Self
- German Grusel (2012) as Self
- Rosamunde Pilcher: Herzensfragen (2011) as Lady Claire Sherberton
- I Am the Other Woman (2006) as Frau Winter
- Inga Lindström (2004) as Elinor Frödin
- Menschen der Woche (2000) as Self
- Alles Liebe V.I.P. (2000) as Self
- Inside 'You Only Live Twice' (2000) as Self
- Inside 'Diamonds Are Forever' (2000) as Self
- Rosamunde Pilcher: Ruf der Vergangenheit (2000) as Emily Stockton
- Volle Kanne (1999) as Self
- Beckmann (1999) as Self
- The Johannes B. Kerner Show (1998) as Self
- Rosamunde Pilcher: Der Preis der Liebe (1998) as Daisy
- Otto – The Series (1995) as Verschiedene
- alfredissimo! Kochen mit Bio (1994) as Self
- Mein Freund, der Lipizzaner (1994) as Louise
- Die große Freiheit (1992) as Jutta van Straaten
- Johann Strauss: The King Without a Crown (1987) as Jetty
- Harald Reinl - Kino ohne Probleme (1985) as Self
- Gipfeltreffen (1985) as Nadine
- Der Lord und das Kätzchen (1983)
- Wetten, dass..? (1981) as Self
- Das Traumschiff (1981) as Ellen Barner
- Achtung Zoll (1980) as Monika Gerber
- NDR Talk Show (1979) as Self
- SOKO München (1978) as Berenike Stassfurth
- Auf los geht's los (1977) as Self - Guest
- Dark Echoes (1977) as Lisa Bruekner
- Women in Hospital (1977) as Frau Schumann
- Warhead (1977) as Liora
- Four Against The Desert (1977)
- Kölner Treff (1976) as Self
- Hochzeitsnacht im Paradies (1974) as Regine Mangold
- Only the Wind Knows the Answer (1974) as Nicole Monnier
- Dalli Dalli (1971) as Self
- Haie an Bord (1971) as Andrea Jacobs
- Assignment Terror (1970) as Maleva Kerstein
- Topaz (1969) as Juanita de Córdoba
- Dear Caroline (1968) as Isabelle de Loigny
- The Valley of Death (1968) as Mabel Kingsley
- Ironside (1967)
- You Only Live Twice (1967) as Helga Brandt
- The Torture Chamber of Dr. Sadism (1967) as Baroness Lilian von Brabant
- Whom the Gods Wish to Destroy 2 (1967) as Brunhild
- The Spy with Ten Faces (1966) as Helen Farheit
- Target for Killing (1966) as Sandra Perkins
- Whom the Gods Wish to Destroy (1966) as Brunhild
- Where Are You Taking That Woman (1966) as Denise (Rio segment)
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Maria Chernoff
- Hotel der toten Gäste (1965) as Gilly Powell
- The Desperado Trail (1965) as (uncredited)
- I Knew Her Well (1965) as Barbara
- The Last Tomahawk (1965) as Cora Munroe
- The Face of Fu Manchu (1965) as Maria Muller Janssen
- The Sinister Monk (1965) as Gwendolin
- Last of the Renegades (1964) as Ribanna
- Room 13 (1964) as Denise
- The Strangler of Blackmoor Castle (1963) as Claridge Dorsett
- The White Spider (1963) as Muriel Irvine
- The Secret of the Black Widow (1963) as Clarisse
- Treasure of Silver Lake (1962) as Ellen Pattersson
- The Carpet of Horror (1962) as Ann Learner
- The Bellboy and the Playgirls (1962)
- Ohne Krimi geht die Mimi nie ins Bett (1962) as Barbara Holstein
- The Invisible Dr. Mabuse (1962) as Liane Martin
- So angelt man keinen Mann (1961) as Tessy
- The Forger of London (1961) as Jane Clifton
- The Green Archer (1961) as Valerie Howett Bellamy
- Im schwarzen Rössl (1961) as Eva Lantz
- My Sweetheart Wants to Go Sailing on Sunday (1961) as Georgie Hagen, die Sprachstudentin
- Bei Pichler stimmt die Kasse nicht (1961) as Anneliese
- The Terrible People (1960) as Nora Sanders
- The White Horse Inn (1960) as Brigitte Giesecke
- Whicker's World (1959)
- Skandal um Dodo (1959) as Helga
- Ein Sommer, den man nie vergißt (1959) as Christine von Auffenberg
- Das blaue Meer und Du (1959) as Helga Heidebrink
- Worüber man nicht spricht (1958) as Christa Riek
- Sin Began with Eve (1958) as Dinah
- 13 Little Donkeys and the Sun Court (1958) as Monika
- Zum blauen Bock (1957) as Self
- Almenrausch und Edelweiß (1957) as Maresi Meier
- Kleiner Mann - ganz groß (1957) as Meike Brauns
- Die Zwillinge vom Zillertal (1957) as Daniela Kleemann
- Santa Lucia (1956) as Manina
- As Long as You Live (1955) as Pepita
- Ihre große Prüfung (1954) as Elena Clausen
- Rosen aus dem Süden (1954)
- Der schweigende Engel (1954) as Erika
- Rosen-Resli (1954) as Beschäftigte im Hutladen
- The Last Waltz (1953) as Extra (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Karin Dor best known for?
Karin Dor is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Heart of Greed (2007), Inga Lindström (2004), From Victory to Victory (1952), Volle Kanne (1999).
When and where was Karin Dor born?
Karin Dor was born on February 22, 1938 in Wiesbaden, Germany. They passed away on November 6, 2017.
How many credits does Karin Dor have?
Karin Dor has accumulated over 93 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1953 to 2015.
What is Karin Dor's background in cinema and television?
Karin Dor was a German actress born on February 22, 1938, in Wiesbaden, Germany. She became popular in the 1960s playing heroines in Edgar Wallace and Karl May movies. Dor's acting career spanned multiple films, including a James Bond movie and an Alfred Hitchcock movie. She was married to George Robotham, a U.S. stunt...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Mein Freund, der Lipizzaner (1994) as Louise — aged about 56
- Dalli Dalli (1971) as Self — aged about 33
- Ihre große Prüfung (1954) as Elena Clausen — aged about 16
- Auf los geht's los (1977) as Self - Guest — aged about 39
- The Johannes B. Kerner Show (1998) as Self — aged about 60
- I Knew Her Well (1965) as Barbara — aged about 27
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