Barbara Laage
Birthday: 1920-07-30 | Place of Birth: Menthon-Saint-Bernard, Haute Savoie, FranceBarbara Laage (30 July 1920 – 21 May 1988) was a French film actress who flourished in the 1950s. After fleeing Paris with her family during the German occupation in World War II , Laage returned to the city after the war and began her acting career in the Paris theater district of Montparnasse. Her first move to Hollywood was arranged by theatrical agent William Morris , founder of the William Morris Agency. She is one of several Hollywood stars of the era who would frequent the Chateau Marmont. She was the first choice for the lead role in the Orson Welles film The Lady from Shanghai , though the part was eventually awarded to Rita Hayworth.
Known For
Acting
Role
as Madeleine
as Mrs. Christiani
as Duchess of Langeais
as Monique, la Secrétaire
as Mathilde
as Thérèse's mother
as Marcia
as (voice)
as Isabelle
as Joana
as Sylvie Hamelin
as Marie Séoul
as Michèle Laurent
as Olga
as Rita
as Hiedi Effen
as Mariana
as Simone Simonet
as Suzanne Duval
as Antonia Caldera
as Barbara
as Germaine, la Parigina
as Zoé
as Anne-Marie 'Fétiche'
as Margherita
as Nina
