Biografía

Although being one of the most respected stage and movie actresses in Germany, her career was often interrupted for long periods because she wanted to care of her children intensively.

After being trained to be a medical technical assistant, she attended acting lessons under Ernst Fritz Fürbringer in Munich.

Chosen "Actress of The Year" in 1999 by "Theater heute" magazine for her performance in "Hamlet".

Has renovated six decayed houses in Germany, Italy and France with Wigand Witting. They currently rebuild an old farm house in Britanny, France.

Mother of Nele Winkler.