| Winnie Markus | |
| Birth Date: | 16 May 1921 |
| Birth Place: | Prague Czechoslovakia |
| Death Date: | 8 March 2002 (aged 80) |
| Death Place: | Munich Germany |
| Occupation: | Film actress |
| Yearsactive: | 1939 - 2001 |
Winnie Markus (1921–2002) was a Czechoslovakia-born German film and television actress whose captivating performances left an indelible mark on the German entertainment industry. With a career spanning over four decades, Markus graced the silver screen with her talent, charm, and versatility.
Born in Czechoslovakia in 1921, Winnie Markus began her acting career in the late 1930s, quickly rising to prominence with her captivating performances. She moved to Vienna from Prague and trained in the Max Reinhardt Seminar.[1]
Markus began her career with Wien-Film in 1939 during the Nazi period, starring in Mutterliebe, directed by Gustav Ucicky, the illegitimate son of Gustav Klimt.[2] She was considered to embody the Deutsches Fraulein - blonde hair, delicate features, and an air of innocence rather than overt sex appeal. She appeared in numerous films throughout the 1940s and 1950s, earning critical acclaim and a dedicated fan following.
Winnie Markus's contributions to German cinema and television continue to be celebrated today. Her iconic performances and timeless charm have cemented her legacy as one of Germany's most beloved actresses.