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Erika Mann(1905-1969)

  • Writer
  • Actress
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Erika Mann was born on 9 November 1905 in Munich, Germany. She was a writer and actress, known for Königliche Hoheit (1953), Confessions of Felix Krull (1957) and Peter Voss Who Stole Millions (1932). She was married to W.H. Auden and Gustaf Gründgens. She died on 27 August 1969 in Zurich, Switzerland.
BornNovember 9, 1905
DiedAugust 27, 1969(63)
BornNovember 9, 1905
DiedAugust 27, 1969(63)
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Thomas Mann, Dieter Borsche, Harald Braun, and Ruth Leuwerik in Königliche Hoheit (1953)
Königliche Hoheit
6.3
  • Writer
  • 1953
Horst Buchholz and Liselotte Pulver in Confessions of Felix Krull (1957)
Confessions of Felix Krull
6.8
  • Writer
  • 1957
Theo Matejko in Peter Voss Who Stole Millions (1932)
Peter Voss Who Stole Millions
6.5
  • 1. Fremdenführer
  • 1932
The Buddenbrooks (1959)
The Buddenbrooks
6.8
  • Writer
  • 1959

Credits

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Writer

  • Lusitania Illusion (2010)
    Lusitania Illusion
    7.3
    • excerpts from memoirs
    • 2010
  • Thomas Mann, Michael Maien, Elena Nathanail, and Rolf Thiele in Wälsungenblut (1965)
    Wälsungenblut
    6.4
    • Writer
    • 1965
  • Tonio Kröger (1964)
    Tonio Kröger
    6.9
    • Writer
    • 1964
  • The Buddenbrooks (1959)
    The Buddenbrooks
    6.8
    • writer
    • 1959
  • The Buddenbrooks (1959)
    The Buddenbrooks
    6.8
    • writer
    • 1959
  • Horst Buchholz and Liselotte Pulver in Confessions of Felix Krull (1957)
    Confessions of Felix Krull
    6.8
    • Writer
    • 1957
  • Regine (1956)
    Regine
    6.5
    • Writer
    • 1956
  • Thomas Mann, Dieter Borsche, Harald Braun, and Ruth Leuwerik in Königliche Hoheit (1953)
    Königliche Hoheit
    6.3
    • collaborator
    • 1953

Actress

  • Horst Buchholz and Liselotte Pulver in Confessions of Felix Krull (1957)
    Confessions of Felix Krull
    6.8
    • Gouvernante
    • 1957
  • Thomas Mann, Dieter Borsche, Harald Braun, and Ruth Leuwerik in Königliche Hoheit (1953)
    Königliche Hoheit
    6.3
    • Oberschwester Amalie
    • 1953
  • Theo Matejko in Peter Voss Who Stole Millions (1932)
    Peter Voss Who Stole Millions
    6.5
    • 1. Fremdenführer
    • 1932
  • Mädchen in Uniform (1931)
    Mädchen in Uniform
    7.5
    • Frl. von Atems (uncredited)
    • 1931

Personal details

  • Born
    • November 9, 1905
    • Munich, Germany
  • Died
    • August 27, 1969
    • Zurich, Switzerland(brain tumor)
  • Spouses
      W.H. AudenJune 15, 1935 - August 27, 1969 (her death)
  • Other works
    Stage: Wrote "Der Pfeffermuhle" ("The Peppermill"), a satiric review. NOTE: When Adolf Hitler and the Nazi regime came to power the play was closed, but it remained very popular outside Germany.
  • Publicity listings
    • 2 Portrayals
    • 3 Articles

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Eldest daughter of Thomas Mann and Katia Mann.
  • Nickname
    • Eri

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