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Ute Lemper

Known For
Acting
Born
July 4, 1963 in Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia, West Germany [now Germany]
Active Years
1948–2024 (77 Years)
Total Credits
78 credits in database
Acting Born Jul 4, 1963 Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia, West Germany [now Germany] 78 credits
78
Total Credits
1948–2024
77 Years Career Span
41
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Ute Gertrud Lemper was born on July 4, 1963, in Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia, West Germany, which is now Germany. She is a German singer, actress, composer, author, and visual artist. Recognized as a prominent modern interpreter of 1920s German music, she has been noted for her recordings of music by Kurt Weill alongside songs made famous by Marlene Dietrich and Edith Piaf. Her career has spanned more than four decades, taking her to major concert halls, theatres, and festivals internationally. Her notable musical theatre roles include playing Sally Bowles in the original Paris production of Cabaret, which earned her the 1987 Moliere Award for Best Newcomer, and portraying Velma Kelly in the revival of Chicago in London and New York, winning the 1998 Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical.

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Career

Career overview

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Name: Ute Gertrud Lemper.
Born: 4 July 1963.
Nationality/Origin: German.
Professions: Singer, actress, composer, author, visual artist.
Education: Gymnasium St. Mauritz in Münster; piano and ballet lessons; studied dance at the Institut für Bühnentanz in Cologne; studied acting at the Max-Reinhardt-Seminar in Vienna.
Acting/Musical Roles:
Sally Bowles in the original Paris production of Cabaret (won 1987 Molière Award for Best Newcomer).
Velma Kelly in the revival of Chicago in London and New York (won 1998 Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical).
Musical Style/Reputation: Foremost modern interpreter of 1920s German music; noted for recordings of Kurt Weill and songs by Marlene Dietrich and Edith Piaf.
Career Duration: More than four decades.
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Ute Gertrud Lemper is a German singer, actress, composer, author, and visual artist born on July 4, 1963. Her training included piano and ballet lessons and attendance at Gymnasium St. Mauritz in Münster. She furthered her studies by training in dance at the Institut für Bühnentanz in Cologne and studying acting at the Max-Reinhardt-Seminar in Vienna. Her career has spanned more than four decades, performing in various concert halls, theatres, and festivals.
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Lemper is recognized for her work in musical theatre. She played the role of Sally Bowles in the original Paris production of Cabaret, a performance for which she received the 1987 Molière Award for Best Newcomer. Additionally, she portrayed Velma Kelly in the revival of Chicago in both London and New York. This role earned her the 1998 Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical.
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As a singer, Lemper is considered a foremost modern interpreter of 1920s German music. She is specifically noted for her recordings of music by Kurt Weill as well as songs made famous by Marlene Dietrich and Edith Piaf.
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"Ute Gertrud Lemper is a German singer, actress, composer, author, and visual artist born on July 4, 1963. Her professional training included piano and ballet lessons and attendance at Gymnasium St. Mauritz in Münster. She studied dance at the Institut für Bühnentanz in Cologne and studied acting at the Max-Reinhardt-Seminar in Vienna. Her career has spanned more than four decades, taking her to various international concert halls, theatres, and festivals.

Lemper is noted for her significant roles in musical theatre. She played Sally Bowles in the original Paris production of Cabaret, for which she won the 1987 Molière Award for Best Newcomer. She also performed as Velma Kelly in the revival of Chicago in both London and New York, a role that earned her the 1998 Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical.

In her musical career, Lemper is regarded as a foremost modern interpreter of 1920s German music. She is

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Career timeline

Die ZweiflersSongs for Eternity
Rendezvous mit MarleneRendezvous mit Marlene · Writer
Bauerfeind - Die Show zur FrauDie große Terra X-Show
Talk aus Berlin
Annemie kommt!Tom Waits: Tales from a Cracked Jukebox
6 Mütter
Wer weiß denn sowas?Quizduell-Olymp
Magic in the Moonlight
Promi Shopping Queen
Bulles de Vian
Markus Lanz
Inas NachtScott Walker: 30 Century Man
Let's DanceLegends
Ute Lemper: Blood & Feathers
ZIBBAurélienAurélien
Planet WissenLas Lunas del Auditorio
Menschen der WocheElizabeth Taylor: A Musical Celebration
Volle Kannemaybrit illnerKurt Gerrons Karussell
Hier und heuteAppetite
Leute heuteTietjen und BommesHARDtalkWild GamesRiver Made to Drown In
Bogus
Die Harald Schmidt Show
Prêt-à-PorterJiggery Pokery
RiverboatBurning StoneGuilty of InnocenceIllusionsMoscow Parade
DAS!DAS!Prospero's BooksNot Mozart: Letters, Riddles and Writs
SchmidteinanderRoger Waters: The Wall - Live in BerlinThe AustrianJean Galmot, aventurier
ZDF-MittagsmagazinTales from the Crypt
Sacrée soiréeLe monde est à vousThe Legacy of GuldenburgsNa siehste!
Wedden, dat..?
Victoires de la musiqueDrei gegen drei

Full Filmography

78 titles

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Ute Lemper best known for?

Ute Lemper is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Talk aus Berlin (2018), Wer weiß denn sowas? (2015), Quizduell-Olymp (2015), Magic in the Moonlight (2014).

When and where was Ute Lemper born?

Ute Lemper was born on July 4, 1963 in Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia, West Germany [now Germany].

How many credits does Ute Lemper have?

Ute Lemper has accumulated over 78 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 2024.

What is Ute Lemper's background in cinema and television?

Ute Gertrud Lemper was born on July 4, 1963, in Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia, West Germany, which is now Germany. She is a German singer, actress, composer, author, and visual artist. Recognized as a prominent modern interpreter of 1920s German music, she has been noted for her recordings of music by Kurt Weill alon...

Ute Lemper by the numbers

78credits
30films
48TV series
1948–2024active years

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