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- Hertha Feiler was born on August 3, 1916 in Vienna, Austria-Hungary [now Austria]. She was an actress, known for Frau im Strom (1939), Charleys Tante (1956) and Rembrandt (1942). She was married to Heinz Rühmann. She died on November 1, 1970 in Munich, Bavaria, West Germany.
- SpouseHeinz Rühmann(July 1, 1939 - November 2, 1970) (her death)
- Although Hertha Feiler was considered to be a fourth Jew during the Nazi power and was only able to work with a special permission, she and Heinz Rühmann were presented in the press as a model married couple.
- Lived at her wooden villa in Berlin-Wannsee, with her husband, two dogs, a deer, two pigs and assorted chickens.
- Vivacious, charming Viennese leading lady of the 1940's and 50's. Feiler acted on stage at Vienna's Scala in 1936 and made her movie debut the following year. She was married from 1940 to German star Heinz Rühmann, who had directed her in her third feature, Many Lies (1938). The happy marriage lasted until her untimely death from cancer in 1970 at the age of 54.
- She was an excellent equestrian and swimmer.
- The actress Hertha Feiler original wanted to become a pianist but an inflammation at her arm prevented this intention. When she looked for an other artistic activity she stumbled on the acting.
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