- Born
- Died
- Birth nameElisabeth Carlotta Helena Berta Bunnenberg
- Nickname
- Engel der Soldaten
- Lale Andersen was born on March 23, 1905 in Lehe-Bremerhaven, Germany. She was an actress and writer, known for Underground (1995), G.P.U. (1942) and ...wie einst Lili Marleen (1956). She was married to Artur Beul and Paul Ernst Wilke. She died on August 29, 1972 in Vienna, Austria.
- SpousesArtur Beul(June 1949 - August 22, 1972) (her death)Paul Ernst Wilke(1922 - 1931) (divorced, 3 children)
- The movie Lili Marleen (1981) was based upon her life, although the main character was called "Willie".
- Became famous for her song "Lili Marleen", which was enormously popular on both sides during World War II.
- Being a close friend of Rolf Liebermann and other Jewish artists, Joseph Goebbels didn't allow her to perform publicly for nine months. Due to her popularity, the ban was lifted on several conditions (1943).
- Made a comeback with a cover version of Melina Mercouri's song "Never On Sunday" (1959).
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