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Ortrun Wenkel(1942-2025)

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Ortrun Wenkel was born on 25 October 1942 in Buttstädt, Thuringia, Germany. She was an actress, known for Der Ring des Nibelungen (1980), Eugene Oneguine (1982) and Es muß was Wunderbares sein... (1984). She was married to Peter Rothe. She died on 21 December 2025 in Germany.
BornOctober 25, 1942
DiedDecember 21, 2025(83)
BornOctober 25, 1942
DiedDecember 21, 2025(83)
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Known for

Der Ring des Nibelungen (1980)
Der Ring des Nibelungen
9.0
TV Mini Series
  • Erda
  • 1. Norn
Eugene Oneguine (1982)
Eugene Oneguine
TV Movie
  • Olga
  • 1982
Es muß was Wunderbares sein...
TV Movie
  • Actress
  • 1984

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Actress

  • Es muß was Wunderbares sein...
    TV Movie
    • 1984
  • Eugene Oneguine (1982)
    Eugene Oneguine
    TV Movie
    • Olga
    • 1982
  • Der Ring des Nibelungen (1980)
    Der Ring des Nibelungen
    9.0
    TV Mini Series
    • Erda
    • 1. Norn
    • 1980–1981

Personal details

  • Born
    • October 25, 1942
    • Buttstädt, Thuringia, Germany
  • Died
    • December 21, 2025
    • Germany
  • Spouse
    • Peter Rothe1966 - December 21, 2025 (his death)

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    She is an opera singer (mezzo-soprano, alto).

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