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Barbara Sukowa Biography

Birth Place:
Bremen, Germany
Profession
Actor, singer

Fast Facts

  • Trained in the German theater world, in which film directors would hire actors from their stage performances; never had to audition for a role until she came to America
  • Sings for a band, the X-Patsys; their debut album won a Best New Release award in Germany
  • Has had a secondary career narrating and singing classical music and opera
  • Does not have an agent, seeks and auditions for roles on her own

Awards

  • 2016Deutscher Filmpreis-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2013Deutscher Filmpreis-Best Actress: winner
  • 2013European Film Awards-European Actress: nominated
  • 2012Bayerischer Filmpreis-Best Actress: winner
  • 2009Bayerischer Filmpreis-Best Actress: winner
  • 1992European Film Awards-European Actress: nominated
  • 1991European Film Awards-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 1986Cannes Film Festival-Best Actress: winner
  • 1986Deutscher Filmpreis-Best Actress: winner
  • 1982Deutscher Filmpreis-Best Actress: winner

Relationships

  • Hans-Michael Rehberg -- Ex-husband
  • Daniel Olbrychski -- Ex-significant Other
  • Robert Longo -- Husband
  • Joseph -- Son
  • Viktor -- Son