Barbara Laage
Actor
- Born
- July 30, 1920 · Menthon-Saint-Bernard, Haute Savoie, France
- Died
- May 21, 1988 (age 67)
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.
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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
September 9, 1970
Paris Blues
September 27, 1961
The Respectful Prostitute
October 7, 1952
The Boss
May 31, 1960
Therese and Isabelle
May 14, 1968
Portuguese Vacation
October 9, 1963
Traviata 53
October 7, 1953
Défense de savoir
August 29, 1973
B.F.'s Daughter
March 24, 1948
Act of Love
December 17, 1953
Private Screening
October 8, 1973
The Happy Road
June 20, 1957
Acting36
- 1973Private Screening as Madeleine
- 1973Défense de savoir as Mrs. Christiani
- 1972Le Père Goriot as Duchess of Langeais
- 1970Bed and Board as Monique, la Secrétaire
- 1968Therese and Isabelle as Thérèse's mother
- 1968Strange Game as Mathilde
- 1966The Burning Body as Marcia
- 1965The Heat of a Thousand Suns as (voice)
- 1964The Crime of Aldeia Velha as Joana
- 1963Portuguese Vacation