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Therese Giehse (German pronunciation: [teˈʁeːzə ˈɡiːzə] ⓘ; 6 March 1898 – 3 March 1975), born Therese Gift, was a German actress. Born in Munich to German-Jewish parents, she first appeared on the stage in 1920. She became a major star on stage, in films, and in political cabaret.
Therese Giehse, geborene Therese Gift, war eine deutsche Schauspielerin und Kabarettistin, 1933 Mitbegründerin des politischen Kabaretts Die Pfeffermühle in der Bonbonniere in München sowie Hauptdarstellerin in den Uraufführungen von Mutter Courage und ihre Kinder und Der Besuch der alten Dame, 1941 und 1956 im Schauspielhaus ...
Therese Giehse (1898-1975) was a German actress who fled Nazi Germany and worked in Switzerland and Berlin. She was known for her roles in Black Moon, Wassa Schelesnowa, and Mother Courage, and had friendships with Thomas Mann and Bertolt Brecht.
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- Munich, Germany
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Focusing on difficult roles written for older women, Therese Giehse earned a reputation as a talented actress who brought Bertolt Brecht’s works to life. She co-founded an anti-Nazi literary cabaret called The Peppermill in 1933 and was known for touring successful anti-fascist theaterical works.
German actress, director and cabaret artist. 115th birthday on 6 March 2013. Biography • Quotes. As a girl Therese was cautioned by her upper middle-class Jewish family against a career in the theater: she was after all “not in the least attractive.”
Therese Giehse. Actress: Black Moon. Therese Giehse realized her passion for the theatre and acting at an early age. Though her family tried to change her mind about the theater she made her way to the stage anyway.
Therese Giehse (6 March 1898 – 3 March 1975), born Therese Gift, was a distinguished German actress. Born in Munich to German-Jewish parents, she first appeared on the stage in 1920. She became a major star on stage, in films, and in political cabaret.
