Veruschka von Lehndorff
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- May 14, 1939 in Königsberg, Germany
- Active Years
- 1964–2020 (57 Years)
- Total Credits
- 26 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Veruschka von Lehndorff (Acting).
Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile.
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Source [1]: Known for acting. 26 known credits. Birthday: May 14, 1939. Place of birth: Königsberg, Germany. Also known as: Vera von Lehndorff, Veruschka, Vera Lehndorff, Ver.
Source [2]: Actress in Blow-Up. Father was a Prussian count (Count von Lehndorff-Steinort) involved in a 1944 plot to assassinate Hitler; he was hanged that year. Mother was arrested. Vera and sisters spent the rest of the war in Gestapo camps.
Source [3]: Full name: Vera Anna Gottliebe Gräfin von Lehndorff. Born 14 May 1939. German aristocrat, model, actress, and artist. Considered the "first German supermodel."
Source [4]: Modeled for Giles Deacon at London Fashion Week in September 2010 to draw attention to animal mistreatment in the fashion industry.
Source [5]: Born Vera Gräfin von Lehndorff-Steinort on May 14, 1939, in Königsberg, East Prussia (now Kaliningrad, Russia). German model and actress. Became the world's first supermodel in the 1960s.
Name: Vera Anna Gottliebe Gräfin von Lehndorff (professionally Veruschka).
Birth: May 14, 1939, in Königsberg, Germany (East Prussia/now Kaliningrad, Russia).
Professions: Aristocrat, model, actress, and artist.
Acting: Credits include the film Blow-Up.
Modeling: Considered the first German supermodel; became the world's first supermodel in the 1
Career overview
Subject: Veruschka von Lehndorff (Acting career overview).
Format: 180-260 words, 2-3 short paragraphs, plain prose only, no markdown, no headings, no preamble, no JSON.
Constraint: Use ONLY provided facts. No inventing details.
Goal: Career overview focusing on acting.
[1] Known for: Acting. Known credits: 26.
[2] Actress in: Blow-Up. Father was a Prussian count involved in a plot to assassinate Hitler in 1944 (hanged that year).
[3] Full name: Vera Anna Gottliebe Gräfin von Lehndorff. Born: 14 May 1939. Known professionally as Veruschka. German aristocrat, model, actress, and artist. Considered the "first German supermodel."
[4] Modeled for Giles Deacon at London Fashion Week in September 2010 to draw attention to animal mistreatment in the fashion industry.
[5] Born as Vera Gräfin von Lehndorff-Steinort. Born May 14, 1939, in Königsberg, East Prussia (now Kaliningrad, Russia). Became the world's first supermodel in the 1960s.
[6] General biography link.
Paragraph 1: Identity and Background.
Veruschka von Lehndorff, born Vera Anna Gottliebe Gräfin von Lehndorff on May 14, 1939, in Königsberg, East Prussia, is a German aristocrat, model, actress, and artist. She is also known professionally as Veruschka. She is considered the first German supermodel and became the world's first supermodel in the 1960s.
Paragraph 2: Acting Career.
In her acting career, she has 26 known credits. One of her roles was in the film Blow-Up.
Paragraph 3: Other professional activities (to reach word count/context if needed, though prompt asks for "career overview of Veruschka von Lehndorff (Acting)").
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Veruschka von Lehndorff, born Vera Anna Gottliebe Gräfin von Lehndorff on May 14, 1939, in Königsberg, East Prussia, is a German aristocrat, model, actress, and artist. Known professionally as Veruschka, she is recognized as the first German supermodel and became the world's first supermodel during the 1960s.
Her professional work includes 26 known credits. In her acting career, she appeared in the film Blow-Up. Beyond her work in film, she has also been active in the fashion industry. For example, she appeared as a model for designer Giles Deacon at the London Fashion Week in September 2010, an appearance intended to draw attention to the mistreatment of animals within the fashion industry.
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"Veruschka von Lehndorff, born Vera Anna Gottliebe Gräfin von Lehndorff on May 14, 1939, in Königsberg, East Prussia, is a German aristocrat, model, actress, and artist. Known professionally as Veruschka, she is recognized as the first German supermodel and became the world's first supermodel during the 1960s.
Her professional work includes 26 known credits. In her acting career, she appeared in the film Blow-Up. Beyond her work in film, she has also been active in the fashion industry. For example, she appeared as a model for designer Giles Deacon at the London Fashion Week in September 2010, an appearance
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Full Filmography
26 titles- La vacanza (2020) as Anneke
- The Superhost (2017) as Ulla Krass
- Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel (2012) as Self
- Prater (2007) as Barbarella
- Casino Royale (2006) as Gräfin von Wallenstein
- Veruschka: A Life for the Camera (2005) as Herself
- Fame, Fashion and Photography: The Real Blow Up (2002) as Self
- Aeschbacher (2001) as Self
- Beckmann (1999) as Self
- Nachtstudio (1997) as Self
- DAS! (1991) as Self
- Nachtcafé (1987) as Self
- The Bride (1985) as Countess
- Dorian Gray in the Mirror of the Yellow Press (1984) as Dorian Gray / Don Luis de la Cerda
- Leute (1983) as Self
- NDR Talk Show (1979) as Self
- Milo-Milo (1979) as Barbara
- Flesh Color (1978) as Anna
- Berlin 10. 11. 74 - 28. 1. 75: Exercises in 9 Pieces (1975) as Herself
- Veruschka for Jun Ropé (1973) as Model
- Salomé (1972) as Myrrhina
- Veruschka - Poetry of a Woman (1971) as Vera
- Veruschka - Poetry of a Woman (1971) Writer
- The Dick Cavett Show (1968) as Self - Guest
- Blow-Up (1966) as Veruschka
- Salvador Dalí at Work (1964) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Veruschka von Lehndorff best known for?
Veruschka von Lehndorff is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Casino Royale (2006), Veruschka: A Life for the Camera (2005), Aeschbacher (2001), Beckmann (1999).
When and where was Veruschka von Lehndorff born?
Veruschka von Lehndorff was born on May 14, 1939 in Königsberg, Germany.
How many credits does Veruschka von Lehndorff have?
Veruschka von Lehndorff has accumulated over 26 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1964 to 2020.
What is Veruschka von Lehndorff's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Veruschka von Lehndorff (Acting). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use only provided sources. No invented details. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points). No preamble or quotes. Word Count Target: 90-130 words. Sou...
Veruschka von Lehndorff by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Casino Royale (2006) as Gräfin von Wallenstein — aged about 67
- Blow-Up (1966) as Veruschka — aged about 27
- The Dick Cavett Show (1968) as Self - Guest — aged about 29
- NDR Talk Show (1979) as Self — aged about 40
- Veruschka: A Life for the Camera (2005) as Herself — aged about 66
- Flesh Color (1978) as Anna — aged about 39
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