Marianne Sägebrecht
Biography
Marianne Sägebrecht is a German actress born on August 27, 1945, in Starnberg, Bavaria, Germany. Known for her appearances in the movies Sugarbaby, Bagdad Café, and The War of the Roses, she is characterized as a Rubenesque character player with a heart-shaped face and child-like features. Before finding her calling in show business, she worked as a medical lab assistant and a magazine assistant editor. She began her career as a leading producer and performer in Germany's alternative theater and cabaret scene. Claiming inspiration from Bavaria's mad King Ludwig II, she became known as the mother of Munich's sub-culture as a producer and performer of avant-garde theater and cabaret.
Career overview
Marianne Sägebrecht was born on August 27, 1945, in Starnberg, Bavaria, Germany. She is a German actress most famous for her film appearances in Sugarbaby, Bagdad Café, and The War of the Roses.
Before finding her calling in show business, her eclectic background included working as a medical lab assistant and a magazine assistant editor. She began her career as a leading producer and performer within Germany's alternative theater and cabaret scene. Claiming inspiration from Bavaria's mad King Ludwig II, she became known as the mother of Munich's sub-culture while working as a producer and performer of avant-garde theater and cabaret.
Described as a Rubenesque character player with a heart-shaped face and child-like features, she has accumulated 105 known acting credits according to film database records. Her work spans across both movies and television shows, establishing her as a recognized figure in the entertainment industry.
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Full Filmography
106 titles- Watzmann ermittelt · Die Tränen der Madonna (2026) as Maria Hauser
- A Whole Life (2023) as Ahnl
- The Muckles - The Quest for a New Home (2022)
- Silence (2020) as Lady at the lake
- Bier Royal (2019) as Rosa Seidl
- Schmucklos (2019) as Oma Gerti Schmuck
- München Grill (2018) as herself
- Erik & Erika (2018) as Schwester Sigberta
- Pettson and Findus: Findus Moves House (2018) as Beda Andersson
- Inkas Küche (2016) as Self
- Pettson and Findus: The Best Christmas Ever (2016) as Beda Andersson
- MDR um 4 (2014) as Self
- Pettson and Findus: A Little Nuisance, a Great Friendship (2014) as Beda Andersson
- The Circle (2014) as Erika Rapp
- Der Werdenfelser Lumpazivagabundus (2014) as Fortuna
- Was glaubt (2012) as Self
- Omamamia (2012) as Marguerita
- Die Verführerin Adele Spitzeder (2012) as Edeltraud Staller
- Nichts als die Wahrheit - 30 Jahre Die Toten Hosen (2012)
- Museums-Check mit Markus Brock (2010) as Self
- So ein Schlamassel (2010) as Tante Sarah Silberschatz
- Frau Holle (2008) as Frau Holle
- Immer Wirbel um Marie (2008) as Marie Meyer
- Der Sonntags-Stammtisch (2007) as Self
- Das Geheimnis meiner Schwester (2007) as Antonia Wiedemann
- Munich (Filmfest) Stories - 25 years of Munich Filmfest (2007) as Self
- Bezaubernde Marie (2007) as Marie Meyer
- Lafer! Lichter! Lecker! (2006) as Self
- Charlotte und ihre Männer (2005) as Charlotte
- Unter 4 Augen (2004) as Self
- Marga Engel gibt nicht auf (2004) as Marga Engel
- Großglocknerliebe (2004) as Anneliese
- Menschen bei Maischberger (2003) as Self
- Marga Engel kocht vor Wut (2003) as Marga Engel
- Scheidung auf amerikanisch (2001) as Betty
- Marga Engel schlägt zurück (2001) as Marga Engel
- Thanksgivin’, die nachtblaue Stadt (2001) as Veronica
- Thanksgivin’, die nachtblaue Stadt (2001) Co-Writer
- Menschen der Woche (2000) as Self
- Sans famille (2000) as Mère Barberin
- Without Family (2000) as Mère Barberin
- Il ritorno del piccolo Lord (2000) as Fräulein Klara
- Am Ende siegt die Liebe (2000) as Anna Linke
- Volle Kanne (1999) as Self
- Beckmann (1999) as Self
- Asterix and Obelix Take On Caesar (1999) as Bonemine
- Ich wünsch Dir Liebe (1999) as Uschi
- Ganz unten, ganz oben (1999) as Elli Schulze
- Santa's Secretary (1999) as Marlène Veber
- Alpha Forum (1998) as Self
- Left Luggage (1998) as Mrs. Silberschmidt
- Spanish Fly (1998) as Rosa
- Eine Frau nach Maß (1998) as Margret
- Leute heute (1997) as Self
- Tietjen und Bommes (1997) as Self
- And Suddenly Everything Was Different (1997) as Marlies Schöne
- Sophie – Schlauer als die Polizei erlaubt (1997) as Eva
- Soleil (1997) as Tata Jeannette
- Lorenz im Land der Lügner (1997) as Tante Martha
- The Ogre (1996) as Frau Netta
- Katrin und Wladimir (1996) as Hilda Weigand
- All Men Are Mortal (1995) as Annie
- Luise knackt den Jackpot (1995) as Luise
- Il piccolo lord (1995) as Klara
- Beauville (1995)
- Inspector Rex (1994) as Tanja Kraus
- Brisant (1994) as Self
- alfredissimo! Kochen mit Bio (1994) as Self
- Erotique (1994) as Hilde (segment 'Taboo Parlor')
- Mona Must Die (1994) as Mona von Snead
- Eine Mutter kämpft um ihren Sohn (1994) as Marion Bruckmüller
- The Milky Life (1993) as Aloha
- Mr. Bluesman (1993) as Emma
- Riverboat (1992) as Self
- Dust Devil (1992) as Dr. Leidzinger
- DAS! (1991) as Self
- Boulevard Bio (1991) as Self
- Café Meineid (1990) as Anna Liebl
- Zeil um Zehn (1990) as Self
- Herz mit Löffel (1990) as Klientin
- Martha and I (1990) as Martha
- ZDF-Mittagsmagazin (1989) as Self
- The War of the Roses (1989) as Susan
- Rosalie Goes Shopping (1989) as Rosalie Greenspace
- Die Toten Hosen - 3 Akkorde für ein Halleluja (1989) as Braut
- Moon Over Parador (1988) as Magda
- One Day (1988)
- Bagdad Cafe (1987) as Jasmin Münchgstettner
- Crazy Boys - A Handful of Pleasure (1987) as Frl. Hermann
- Blam! (1985)
- Sugarbaby (1985) as Marianne
- Im Himmel ist die Hölle los (1984) as Journalist
- Ein irres Feeling (1984) as Alfa's mother
- The Swing (1983) as Tandlerin
- Wortwechsel (1982) as Self
- Wetten, dass..? (1981) as Self
- Das Traumschiff (1981) as Sister Magdalena
- C.O.D. (1981) as Freda
- Heut' abend (1980) as Self
- Anderland (1980) as Verkäuferin
- NDR Talk Show (1979) as Self
- SOKO München (1978) as Frieda
- Kölner Treff (1976) as Self
- Stars in the Ring (1959) as Self
- German Film Award (1951) as Self
- Bambi (1948) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Marianne Sägebrecht best known for?
Marianne Sägebrecht is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including MDR um 4 (2014), Der Sonntags-Stammtisch (2007), Menschen bei Maischberger (2003), This Old House (1979).
When and where was Marianne Sägebrecht born?
Marianne Sägebrecht was born on August 27, 1945 in Starnberg, Bavaria, Germany.
How many credits does Marianne Sägebrecht have?
Marianne Sägebrecht has accumulated over 106 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 2026.
What is Marianne Sägebrecht's background in cinema and television?
Marianne Sägebrecht is a German actress born on August 27, 1945, in Starnberg, Bavaria, Germany. Known for her appearances in the movies Sugarbaby, Bagdad Café, and The War of the Roses, she is characterized as a Rubenesque character player with a heart-shaped face and child-like features. Before finding her calling in...
Marianne Sägebrecht by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Tietjen und Bommes (1997) as Self — aged about 51
- Bambi (1948) as Self — aged about 2
- Café Meineid (1990) as Anna Liebl — aged about 44
- Menschen bei Maischberger (2003) as Self — aged about 57
- Inspector Rex (1994) as Tanja Kraus — aged about 48
- Bagdad Cafe (1987) as Jasmin Münchgstettner — aged about 41
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