Erna Baumbauer
Erna Baumbauer | |
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Born | 8 January 1919 Munich |
Died | 30 January 2010 |
Nationality | German |
Occupation | casting agent |
Erna Baumbauer (8 January 1919 – 30 January 2010) was a German
casting agent. She has been called the "grand dame of German casting agents" by The Hollywood Reporter for her long career in the German film industry, which spanned decades.[1] She was nicknamed "the Queen of Bavaria" by one of her clients, actor Ulrich Mühe.[1]
Life
Bambauer was born in
Bambauer's client included Sebastian Koch, Maximilian Schell, Katja Riemann, Susanne Lothar and Bruno Ganz.[1]
The
actress by profession had received the honor.[1]
Death
Erna Baumbauer died on 31 January 2010, aged 91. She was survived by her daughter, Patricia, a talent agent, her granddaughters, Antonia and Francesca, and son,
theater director.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Roxborough, Scott (2010-02-02). "Casting agent Erna Baumbauer dies - Clients included Maximillian Schell, Bruno Ganz". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 2013-04-19. Retrieved 2010-02-21.