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
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.
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.
Paragraph 3: Musical Style/Legacy.
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
Full Filmography
78 titles- Die Zweiflers (2024) as Tammi
- Songs for Eternity (2024) as Self
- Rendezvous mit Marlene (2020) as Ute Lemper / Marlene Dietrich
- Rendezvous mit Marlene (2020) Writer
- Bauerfeind - Die Show zur Frau (2019) as Self
- Die große Terra X-Show (2019) as Self
- Talk aus Berlin (2018) as Self
- Annemie kommt! (2017) as Self
- Tom Waits: Tales from a Cracked Jukebox (2017) as Self
- 6 Mütter (2016) as Self
- Wer weiß denn sowas? (2015) as Self
- Quizduell-Olymp (2015) as Self
- Magic in the Moonlight (2014) as Cabaret Singer
- Promi Shopping Queen (2012) as Self - Contestant
- Bulles de Vian (2009) as Self
- Markus Lanz (2008) as Self
- Inas Nacht (2007) as Self
- Scott Walker: 30 Century Man (2007) as Self
- Let's Dance (2006) as Self - Judge
- Legends (2006) as Self
- Ute Lemper: Blood & Feathers (2005) as Self
- ZIBB (2003) as Self
- Aurélien (2003) as Rose Melrose
- Aurélien (2003) as Rose Melrose
- Planet Wissen (2002) as Self
- Las Lunas del Auditorio (2002) as Self
- Menschen der Woche (2000) as Self
- Elizabeth Taylor: A Musical Celebration (2000) as Self
- Volle Kanne (1999) as Self
- maybrit illner (1999) as Self
- Kurt Gerrons Karussell (1999) as Self
- Hier und heute (1998)
- Appetite (1998) as Greta
- Leute heute (1997) as Self
- Tietjen und Bommes (1997) as Self
- HARDtalk (1997)
- Wild Games (1997) as Carole
- River Made to Drown In (1997) as Eva Kline
- Bogus (1996) as Babette
- Die Harald Schmidt Show (1995) as Self
- Prêt-à-Porter (1994) as Albertine
- Jiggery Pokery (1994) as Lena
- Riverboat (1992) as Self
- Burning Stone (1992) as Hanna
- Guilty of Innocence (1992) as Catherine Gless
- Illusions (1992) as Self
- Moscow Parade (1992) as Anna
- The Michael Nyman Songbook (1992) as Self
- Ute Lemper Sings Kurt Weill (1992) as Self
- In Search of Cabaret (1992) as Self
- DAS! (1991)
- DAS! (1991) as Self
- Prospero's Books (1991) as Ceres
- Not Mozart: Letters, Riddles and Writs (1991) as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- Schmidteinander (1990)
- Roger Waters: The Wall - Live in Berlin (1990) as Self - Vocals
- The Austrian (1990) as Marie-Antoinette
- Jean Galmot, aventurier (1990) as Arlette
- ZDF-Mittagsmagazin (1989) as Self
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Jacqueline
- Sacrée soirée (1987) as Self
- Le monde est à vous (1987) as Self
- The Legacy of Guldenburgs (1987) as Peggy Brinkley
- Na siehste! (1987) as Self
- Wedden, dat..? (1986) as Self
- Victoires de la musique (1985) as Self
- Drei gegen drei (1985) as Marianne
- Leute (1983) as Self
- Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self
- Heut' abend (1980) as Self
- NDR Talk Show (1979) as Self
- Die Pyramide (1979) as Self
- Kölner Treff (1976) as Self
- 3 nach 9 (1974) as Self
- Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self
- Einer wird gewinnen (1964) as Self
- Stars in der Manege (1959) as Self
- Bambi (1948) as Self
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...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- maybrit illner (1999) as Self — aged about 35
- Tietjen und Bommes (1997) as Self — aged about 33
- Bambi (1948) as Self — aged about 15
- HARDtalk (1997) — aged about 33
- Schmidteinander (1990) — aged about 26
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Jacqueline — aged about 25
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