Quick Facts
Born:
1920-07-30
Birthplace:
Menthon-Saint-Bernard, Haute Savoie, France
Credits:
37 Total Roles
Barbara Laage
Acting
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Biography
Barbara 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.
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
Bed and Board
Monique, la Secrétaire
Paris Blues
Marie Séoul
The Respectful Prostitute
Lizzie McKay
Therese and Isabelle
Thérèse's mother
The Boss
Rita
Portuguese Vacation
Barbara
Traviata 53
Margherita
The House in the Woods
Hélène
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Private Screening MOVIE | Madeleine |
| 1973 | Défense de savoir MOVIE | Mrs. Christiani |
| 1972 | Le Père Goriot MOVIE | Duchess of Langeais |
| 1971 | The House in the Woods TV | Hélène |
| 1970 | Bed and Board MOVIE | Monique, la Secrétaire |
| 1968 | Therese and Isabelle MOVIE | Thérèse's mother |
| 1968 | Strange Game MOVIE | Mathilde |
| 1966 | The Burning Body MOVIE | Marcia |
| 1965 | The Heat of a Thousand Suns MOVIE | (voice) |
| 1964 | The Crime of Aldeia Velha MOVIE | Joana |