Historical FiguresActress, Singer
Marie Magdalene Dietrich
1901 - 1992
German-American actress and singer who became a Hollywood icon.
Quick Facts
Born
1901
Died
1992
Profession
Actress, Singer
Nationality
German-American
Biography
Marlene Dietrich was a German-American actress and singer who became a Hollywood icon. She was known for her glamorous image and her strong anti-Nazi stance during World War II.
Historical Significance
International film star and anti-Nazi activist
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