Leni Riefenstahl German Actress Born 1902 in Berlin
Leni Riefenstahl · film producer and film editor · German
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Biography
Leni Riefenstahl (1902–2003) was a German actress from Berlin. Her death was on 8 September 2003, at the age of 101. Her best-known title on this site is Verdensberømtheder i København (1939).
She appears in Ways to Strength and Beauty (1925), the earliest title among her listed credits. She had 24 films on record from 1925 to 2014. Leni Riefenstahl: Her Dream of Africa (2003) is the final credit listed before her death. The records also name her as director on 12 titles, including Impressionen unter Wasser, and writer on 9 titles, including Impressionen unter Wasser.
The records name Olympia Part One: Festival of the Nations and Olympia Part Two: Festival of Beauty among her notable work.
In total, she received 2 awards. She won Mussolini Cup in 1938 for Triumph of the Will, the earliest award on record.
Filmography
24 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | From Caligari to Hitler: German Cinema in the Age of the Masses | Film | |
| 2003 | Leni Riefenstahl: Her Dream of Africa | Film | |
| 2002 | Impressionen unter Wasser | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1993 | The Wonderful Horrible Life of Leni Riefenstahl | Film | |
| 1954 | Tiefland | Writer, Director | Film |
| 1939 | Verdensberømtheder i København | Film | |
| 1938 | Olympia | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1938 | Olympia Part One: Festival of the Nations | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1938 | Olympia Part Two: Festival of Beauty | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1936 | Olympia: The Film Of The Xi Olympic Games, Berlin, 1936 | Director | Film |
| 1936 | Olympia. Part Ii. Festival Of Beauty: The Diving Sequence | Director | Film |
| 1936 | The Olympia Marathon Sequence | Director | Film |
| 1935 | Tag der Freiheit: Unsere Wehrmacht | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1935 | Triumph of the Will | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1933 | Der Sieg des Glaubens | Director, Writer | Film |
Show all 24 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | S.O.S. Eisberg | Film | |
| 1932 | The Blue Light | Director, Writer | Film |
| 1931 | The White Ecstasy | Film | |
| 1930 | Storm over Mont Blanc | Film | |
| 1929 | The White Hell of Pitz Palu | Film | |
| 1928 | The Fate of the House of Habsburg | Film | |
| 1927 | The Great Leap | Film | |
| 1926 | The Holy Mountain | Film | |
| 1925 | Ways to Strength and Beauty | Film |
Awards and nominations
2 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | Mussolini Cup | Triumph of the Will | Won |
| German Olympic Decoration 2nd Class | Won |
Personal life
Marriages on record are to Peter Jacob (1944 to 1946) and Horst Kettner (2003, ended by death).
Leni Riefenstahl Photos
Frequently asked questions
How old was Leni Riefenstahl at the time of death?
Leni Riefenstahl died on 8 September 2003 at the age of 101. She was born on 22 August 1902.
What is Leni Riefenstahl known for?
Leni Riefenstahl was known for Verdensberømtheder i København (1939).
What is Leni Riefenstahl’s nationality?
Leni Riefenstahl was German, born in Berlin.
Who was Leni Riefenstahl married to?
Leni Riefenstahl’s marriages on record are to Horst Kettner (2003) and Peter Jacob (1944 to 1946).
Has Leni Riefenstahl won any awards?
Yes. 2 awards are on record, including Mussolini Cup (1938) for Triumph of the Will.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q55415), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Unknown authorUnknown author · Public domain
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