German character actress and cabaret artiste. Studied acting under Leopold Jessner and subsequently performed at the Berlin Staatstheater and in cabaret (Chat noir, Katakombe, etc.). In films from 1933, often popularly paired with comedian Rudolf Platte. Specialised in quaint or blowsy comedy roles as secretaries, maids or assorted tomboys. Post-war increasingly in dramatic parts. She was a co-founder of the Theater 'Die Kleine Freiheit' in Munich (1948).
