Maria Matray
- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- July 14, 1907 in Niederschönhausen, German Empire [now Niederschönhausen, Berlin, Germany]
- Died
- October 30, 1993
- Active Years
- 1926–1977 (52 Years)
- Total Credits
- 40 credits in database
Biography
Maria Matray was born Maria Charlotte Stern on July 14, 1907, in Niederschönhausen, German Empire, which is now part of Berlin, Germany. She was a German screenwriter, film actress, and choreographer. Matray became a star of late Weimar cinema. Her work as a writer and actress included credits such as The Ringer in 1932, and she was also known for work on und abends in die Scala in 1958 and Sonderdezernat K1 in 1972. She was married to Ernst Matray. She also used the names Maria Solveg and Maria Solveg-Matray. Matray passed away on October 30, 1993, at the age of 86 in Munich, Bavaria.
Career overview
Maria Matray was born Maria Charlotte Stern on July 14, 1907, in Niederschönhausen, German Empire. She worked as a German screenwriter, film actress, and choreographer. During her career, she became a star of late Weimar cinema. Her known work includes writing and acting credits, with a total of known credits reaching forty according to database records.
Among her recognized film and television work are projects such as The Ringer from 1932, the production und abends in die Scala from 1958, and Sonderdezernat K1 from 1972. Throughout her professional life, she was also known under the names Maria Solveg and Maria Solveg-Matray. She was married to Ernst Matray.
Her life and career spanned several decades, concluding with her death on October 30, 1993, at the age of eighty-six in Munich, Bavaria.
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Full Filmography
40 titles- The Old Fox (1977) Writer
- Eine geschiedene Frau (1974) Writer
- Manolescu - Die fast wahre Biographie eines Gauners (1972) Writer
- Hotel Royal (1969) Writer
- Affäre Dreyfuss (1968) Writer
- Der Mann, der sich Abel nannte (1966) Writer
- Der Fall Harry Domela (1965) Writer
- Bernhard Lichtenberg (1965) Teleplay
- Der Prozeß Carl von O. (1964) Teleplay
- The Happy Years of the Thorwalds (1962) Writer
- Waldhausstraße 20 (1960) Teleplay
- Die schöne Lügnerin (1959) Writer
- Frau im besten Mannesalter (1959) Novel
- Die Nacht vor der Premiere (1959) Writer
- ...und abends in die Scala (1958) Novel
- The Night of the Storm (1957) Writer
- Mein Vater, der Schauspieler (1956) Writer
- Farewell Performance (1955) Writer
- Der König mit dem Regenschirm (1954) Writer
- The Private Affairs of Bel Ami (1947) Choreographer
- Murder in the Music Hall (1946) Story
- Swing Fever (1943) Choreographer
- A Man with Heart (1932) as Carla Monti
- Aus einer kleinen Residenz (1932)
- The Ringer (1932) as Mary Lenley
- The Isle of Lies (1932)
- Secret Agent (1932)
- The High Tourist (1931)
- Road to Rio (1931) as Inge Weber
- Do you know the country (1931)
- Elisabeth of Austria (1931) as Fanny Angerer
- Stormy Night (1931)
- The Son of the White Mountain (1930) as Anni
- Never Trust a Woman (1930) as Katja
- Zapfenstreich am Rhein (1930) as Dina
- Inherited Passions (1929) as Jeannette
- Die Ehe (1929)
- The Master of Nuremberg (1927) as Eva Pogner
- Miracle of Flowers (1926) as Flora
- Das Geheimnis von St. Pauli (1926) as o.A.
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Maria Matray best known for?
Maria Matray is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Old Fox (1977), Die schöne Lügnerin (1959), Super Subbu (2026), Make or Break (2022).
When and where was Maria Matray born?
Maria Matray was born on July 14, 1907 in Niederschönhausen, German Empire [now Niederschönhausen, Berlin, Germany]. They passed away on October 30, 1993.
How many credits does Maria Matray have?
Maria Matray has accumulated over 40 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1926 to 1977.
What is Maria Matray's background in cinema and television?
Maria Matray was born Maria Charlotte Stern on July 14, 1907, in Niederschönhausen, German Empire, which is now part of Berlin, Germany. She was a German screenwriter, film actress, and choreographer. Matray became a star of late Weimar cinema. Her work as a writer and actress included credits such as The Ringer in 193...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Son of the White Mountain (1930) as Anni — aged about 22
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