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- Gisela May was born on May 31, 1924 in Wetzlar, Hesse, Germany. She was an actress, known for Die Hallo-Sisters (1990), Kriminalfälle ohne Beispiel (1967) and Frau Jenny Treibel (1976). She was married to Georg Honigmann. She died on December 2, 2016 in Berlin, Germany.
- SpouseGeorg Honigmann(1956 - 1965)
- The phrase "Sag nicht immer Muddi zu mir!" (Don't call me Muddi all the time) on Adelheid und ihre Mörder (1993)
- After Hanns Eisler discovered her singing talent in 1957, she has performed on stage as diseuse with political songs (Bertolt Brecht, Kurt Weill), chansons and poems. Although living in East Germany, she was allowed to tour around the world, also in the USA and Australia.
- Longtime companion of philosopher Wolfgang Harich from 1965 to 1974.
- Became member of East Germany's Academy of the Arts in 1972 and received the GDR's National Prize twice (1973, 1988).
- Member of the Berliner Ensemble from 1962 to 1992, best known for her role as "Mother Courage", which she played for 13 years after Helene Weigel's death.
- Daughter of actress Käte May and author Ferdinand May.
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