Biography

When World War II ended her private life also seemed to normalize. Finally she could look after her daughter again without fear but the destiny still did not mean well. Only a short time later her daughter fell ill seriously and died at the age of 16. Maria Koppenhöfer too got a shattering diagnosis: cancer. She followed her daughter in 1948, Maria Koppenhöfer was only 47 years old.

She experienced the height of her film career in the 30's where she took part in great productions.

Because her daughter was half Jewish she was afraid about the security of her daughter during the Nazi authority and she hid her in the countryside.

Versatile, expressive German character actress of the 1930's and 40's, particularly noted for her resonant voice. She was often cast in commanding roles as nobility or royalty, occasionally leaning an eccentric edge to her portrayals. She was the daughter of a hotelier. Prior to films during the 1920's, she had a distinguished career on the classical stage in Cologne and Berlin. Died relatively young from cancer.

When the film offered her various roles, normally bigger support roles, she accepted it.