Rosalie Helga Lina Zech (7 July 1940 – 31 August 2011),Scott Roxboroug
"'Veronica Voss' Actress Rosel Zech Dies of Cancer"
''The Hollywood Reporter'', 1 September 2011 known as Rosel Zech, was a German theater and film actress, especially with the "Autorenkino" (

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) movement, which began in the 1970s.

Career

Theater

Rose Zech was born in Berlin; her father was a citizen from Poland. Because of her birth out of wedlock, her mother, a dressmaker, married soon after the birth of her daughter an inland waterway boatman who gave her his last name,

Ronald Bergan Ronald Bergan (né Ginsberg, 2 November 1937 – 23 July 2020) was a South African-born British writer and historian. He was contributor to ''The Guardian'' (from 1989) and lecturer on film and other subjects as well as the author (or co-author) ...

Obituary:Rose Zech
''

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'', 4 September 2011 She was raised in

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. Her performing led her, at the age of 20, to Lower Bavaria, where in 1962 her first theatrical engagement was in the South Bavarian City Theater (now the Lower Bavarian State Theatre) in

Landshut Landshut (; bar, Landshuad) is a town in Bavaria in the south-east of Germany. Situated on the banks of the River Isar, Landshut is the capital of Lower Bavaria, one of the seven administrative regions of the Free State of Bavaria. It is also t ...

. This was followed by other roles at various other theaters, such as in 1964 at the Städtebundtheater in

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and at the summer theater in

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. Two years later she played at the

Schauspielhaus Wuppertal was a , a theatre for plays, in Wuppertal, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The 745-seat municipal theatre is on next to the river Wupper in Elberfeld. Designed by , it was opened in 1966, run from 2001 by '' (''Wuppertal Stages'', municipal thea ...

. From 1970 to 1972, she appeared on stage at the

Staatstheater Stuttgart The Staatstheater Stuttgart (Stuttgart State Theatre) is a theatre with three locations, Oper Stuttgart (Opera Stuttgart), Stuttgarter Ballett (Stuttgart Ballet), and Schauspiel Stuttgart (Stuttgart Drama Theatre), in Stuttgart, Germany. The s ...

then at the

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. During the season 1978–1979 Rosel Zech was active in

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at the

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and then returned to her native city of Berlin, where she acted on the

Volksbühne The Volksbühne ("People's Theatre") is a theater in Berlin. Located in Berlin's city center Mitte on Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz (Rosa Luxemburg Square) in what was the GDR's capital. It has been called Berlin's most iconic theatre. About The Vol ...

. In 1981 she was hired by the Bayerischen Staatsschauspiel in

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. Four years later she was seen again at the Schauspielhaus in Hamburg. 2009 she worked with in the Luisenburg Festival in the play ''Mother Courage'' as Anna Fierlinger.

Film and television

She made her 1970 television debut in ''The Pot''. In 1973 she appeared in a small role in '' The Tenderness of Wolves'' with

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and

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. On the set she met

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, who produced the film. She and Fassbinder began an extended collaboration. The same year, Peter Zadek cast the actress in his film version of ''Kleiner Mann – was nun?'' ("Little man - what now?" with

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and

Hannelore Hoger Hannelore Hoger (; born 20 August 1942) is a German actress and director. From 1958–1961 she studied acting at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg. She has appeared in numerous German films, television programs, and stage production ...

. Other films and TV movies followed, among which were a film version of

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's ''

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'', and

Henrik Ibsen Henrik Johan Ibsen (; ; 20 March 1828 – 23 May 1906) was a Norwegian playwright and theatre director. As one of the founders of modernism in theatre, Ibsen is often referred to as "the father of realism" and one of the most influential playw ...

's ''

Hedda Gabler ''Hedda Gabler'' () is a play written by Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen. The world premiere was staged on 31 January 1891 at the Residenztheater in Munich. Ibsen himself was in attendance, although he remained back-stage. The play has been can ...

''. In the children's film ' from 1977, she played Mrs. Wolferman, the mother of one of the "crocodiles". She appeared in

Peter Fleischmann Peter Fleischmann (26 July 1937 – 11 August 2021) was a German film director, screenwriter and producer. He worked also as an actor, cutter, sound engineer, interviewer and speaker. Fleischmann belonged to the New German Cinema of the 1960s an ...

's 1979

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film ''

The Hamburg Syndrome ''The Hamburg Syndrome'' (german: Die Hamburger Krankheit) is a 1979 West German-French science fiction film directed by Peter Fleischmann and starring Helmut Griem, Fernando Arrabal and Carline Seiser. The film is about an outbreak of an epide ...

''. In 1981, she was cast by

in the film ''

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'' (1981) in a supporting role as the wife of

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. Fassbinder immediately chose her for his next project, ''

Veronika Voss ''Veronika Voss'' (german: Die Sehnsucht der Veronika Voss, "The Sehnsucht, Longing of Veronika Voss") is a 1982 West German black-and-white drama film directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, and starring Rosel Zech, Hilmar Thate, and Cornelia Frobo ...

'', and cast her in the lead. This second Fassbinder film was inspired by the life of the UFA actress

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, and Rosel Zech's convincing portrayal of the morphine-addicted actress turned Zech into a star overnight. The film was awarded in 1982 in the

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with a

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. In the following years, Zech focused mainly on work in television and appeared in numerous television series and television films, as well as in regular theater productions in Berlin, where she lived during her last years. From 2002 until her death, she had a regular role as the mother superior in the German TV series ''

Um Himmels Willen ''Um Himmels Willen'' (English: ''For Heaven's Sake'') is a German television sitcom created by Jana Brandt and Sven Döbler, which originally aired on Das Erste since 8 January 2002. The 13th season was aired from 4 March 2014 to 3 June 2014 ...

''.

Death

She died of bone cancer in Berlin on 31 August 2011, aged 71. Following a cancer diagnosis in the summer of 2011, Zech had not been able to resume her regular role as a nun in the German TV series ''Um Himmels Willen'' (''For Heaven's Sake'').

Awards

*1968: Förderpreis des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen *1976: Schauspielerin des Jahres der Zeitschrift

Theater heute ''Theater heute'' (German: ''Theatre Today'') is a German language monthly magazine with a special focus on theatre. The magazine is based in Berlin, Germany, and has been in circulation since 1960. History and profile ''Theater heute'' was foun ...

for ''Hedda Gabler'' *1982: Goldener Bär der

Berlinale The Berlin International Film Festival (german: Internationale Filmfestspiele Berlin), usually called the Berlinale (), is a major international film festival held annually in Berlin, Germany. Founded in 1951 and originally run in June, the festi ...

for ''Die Sehnsucht der Veronika Voss'' *1983:

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for ''Mascha'' *1990: Kainz-Medaille der Stadt Wien for ''Eines langen Tages Reise in die Nacht'' *1991: 1. Preis des World Film Festival in Montreal for ''Salmonberries'' *1992:

Bayerischer Filmpreis The Bavarian Film Awards (german: Bayerischer Filmpreis) have been awarded annually since 1979 by the state government of Bavaria in Germany for “exceptional achievement in German filmmaking.” Along with the German Film Awards, these are the ...

(Beste Darstellerin) for ''Salmonberries'' *1999:

Bayerischer Verdienstorden The Bavarian Order of Merit (german: Bayerischer Verdienstorden) is the Order of Merit of the Free State of Bavaria. It is awarded by the Minister-President of Bavaria as a "recognition of outstanding contributions to the Free State of Bavaria ...

*2001: Merkur-Theaterpreis der Zeitung

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for ''Afterplay''

Filmography

*1970: ''Der Pott'' (TV movie, directed by

Peter Zadek Peter Zadek (; 19 May 1926 – 30 July 2009) was a German director of theatre, opera and film, a translator and a screenwriter. He is regarded as one of the greatest directors in German-speaking theater. Biography Peter Zadek was born on 19 May ...

), as Susi *1973: '' The Tenderness of Wolves'' (directed by

Ulli Lommel Ulli Lommel (21 December 1944 – 2 December 2017) was a German actor and director, noted for his many collaborations with Rainer Werner Fassbinder and his association with the New German Cinema movement. Lommel spent time at The Factory and was ...

), as Dame an der Tür *1973: ''Little Man, What Now?'' (TV movie, directed by

), as Marlene Dietrich / Marie Kleinholtz / Bettlerkind / Frau Nothnagel / Claire Waldoff *1974: ''Mädchen in Uniform'' (TV movie), as Frau von Bernburg *1974: ''The Seagull'' (TV movie, directed by

), as Nina Michailowna Saretschnaja *1974: ''

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'' (directed by

), as Wanda *1977: ''Die Geisel'' (TV movie, directed by

), as Mrs. Gilchrist *1977: ' (TV movie, directed by Wolfgang Becker), as Frau Wolfermann *1978: ''Hedda Gabler'' (TV movie, directed by

), as Hedda Gabler *1978: ''Verführungen'' (TV movie, directed by

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), as Christine *1979: ''

'' (directed by

), as Dr. Hamm *1980: ' (directed by

Tankred Dorst Tankred Dorst (19 December 1925 – 1 June 2017) was a German playwright and storyteller. Dorst lived and worked in Munich. His farces, parables, one-act-plays and adaptations were inspired by the theatre of the absurd and the works of Ionesco ...

), as Adele *1980: ''The Misanthrope'' (TV movie, directed by

), as Célimène *1981: ' (TV movie, directed by

Peter Keglevic Peter Keglevic (born 1950) is an Austrian film director and screenwriter. He has directed 30 films since 1976. His film ''Bella Donna (1983 film), Bella Donna'' was screened at the 1983 Cannes Film Festival. Selected filmography * ''Tatort: Be ...

), as Herlinde *1981: ''Der Nächste bitte'' (TV Movie) *1981: ''

'' (directed by

), as Frau Schuckert *1981: ''Heute spielen wir den Boss / Wo geht's denn hier zum Film?'' (directed by

Peer Raben Peer Raben (born Wilhelm Rabenbauer, 3 July 1940 – 21 January 2007) was a German composer who worked with German filmmaker Rainer Werner Fassbinder. Life Raben was born in Viechtafell, Bavaria, and attended Musische Gymnasium Straubing. He died ...

), as Frau Kaiser *1981: '' Die Knapp-Familie'' (TV miniseries) as Elfriede Knapp *1982: ''

'' (directed by

), as Veronika Voss *1983: ''Mascha'' (TV movie) *1982: ' (TV miniseries, directed by

Egon Monk Egon Monk (18 May 1927 – 28 February 2007) was a German actor, director and author. Biography Monk was born in Berlin, Germany and grew up in Berlin-Wedding. He served in the German Air Force in World War II (1943–1945). After the war he became ...

), as Lieselotte Oppermann *1983: ''Klawitter'' (TV movie, directed by Günter Gräwert), as Elli Hoff *1984: ''Julia'' (TV movie, directed by

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), as Julia Lambert *1985: ''

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'' (Episode: "Der Mord danach"), as Jutta Reismüller *1985: ''Der Angriff der Gegenwart auf die übrige Zeit'' (directed by

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), as Ärztin *1986: ' (TV movie, directed by

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), as Sabine Halm *1986: ''

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'' (Episode: "Blutgoldspur") as Helma Köhler *1986: ''Betrogene Liebe'' (TV movie) as Agnes *1986: ''Vermischte Nachrichten'' (directed by

), as Erfolgstyp *1987: ''Nebel im Fjord'' (TV movie), as Claudia Busch *1987: ''Herz mit Löffel'' *1987: ''Die Bombe'' (TV movie), as Helga Meyerdiercks *1987: ''

'' (Episode: "Verwischte Spuren"), as Gabriele Lohmann *1987: ''

'' (Episode: "Mord ist Mord"), as Ingrid Pohl *1988: '' Die Bertinis'' (TV miniseries, directed by

), as Erika Schwarz *1988: ''Hemingway'' (TV miniseries, directed by

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), as Lilli Marleen *1989: ' (TV miniseries), as Felicitas Frey *1989: ''

'' (Episode: "Ausgestiegen") as Jutta Sander *1990: ' as Frau Berger *1991: '' Salmonberries'' (directed by

Percy Adlon Paul Rudolf Parsifal "Percy" Adlon (; born 1 June 1935) is a German director, screenwriter, and producer. He is best known for his film ''Bagdad Cafe''. He is associated with the New German Cinema movement (ca. 1965–1985), and has been noted f ...

), as Roswitha *1993: ' (directed by

Sönke Wortmann Sönke Wortmann (; 25 August 1959 in Marl, North Rhine-Westphalia) is a German film director and producer. Biography Wortmann's father was a miner. After Wortmann's A-Levels he wanted to become a professional football player and started playing ...

), as Mrs. Neuhaus *1993: ''

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'' (Episode: "Nach acht langen Jahren") as Charlotte Heine *1993: ''Der rote Vogel'' (TV Mini-Series) as Ellen Vondrowski *1994: ''

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'' (Episode: "Gespenster") as Mutter Reiser *1994: ''Das Baby der schwangeren Toten'' (TV Movie) as Betti Ley *1995: ''

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'' *1995: ''Schade um Papa'' (TV Series) as Lena Bandmann *1995: ''Dicke Freunde'' (TV Movie) as Marianne Strauß *1995: ''Neben der Zeit'' (TV Movie) as Sophies Mutter *1996: '': Die indische Ärztin'' (TV Series) as Dr. Karla Fasching-Spiehweg *1996: ''Die Geliebte'' (TV Series) *1997: ''Lea Katz – Die Kriminalpsychologin'' (Episode: "Das wilde Kind") as Gisela Straub *1997: ''Terror im Namen der Liebe'' (TV Movie) as Elke *1997: ''Die letzte Rettung'' (TV Movie) as Gudrun *1998: ''Der Schlüssel'' (Short) as Reinigungschefin *1998: ''

'' (Episode: "Der zweite Mann") as Juwelierin *1998: ''

'' (Episode: "Todesbote") as Silvia Blankenberg *1999: ''

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'' as Blonde Frau *1999: '' Siska'' (Episode: "Blackout") as Dr. Beate Paulus *1999: ''

'' (Episode: "Im Angesicht des Todes") as Judith Bennesch *1999: ''Morgen gehört der Himmel dir'' (TV Movie, directed by Ute Wieland) as Frau Niering *1999: ''

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'' (Episode: "Abgebrüht") as Klara Schierer *2000: ''Oh, du Fröhliche'' (TV Movie), as Irmela Kapp *2001: ''Ein unmöglicher Mann'' (TV Mini-Series) as Frau Schmitt-Oedenthal *2001: ''Große Liebe wider Willen'' (TV Movie) as Claudia *2001: ''Das Schneeparadies'' (TV Movie) as Margot *2002: ''Im Visier der Zielfahnder'' (Episode: "Die Frau ohne Namen") as Britta Prahm *2002: ' (directed by

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), as Melanies Mutter *2002: ''Zwei Affären und eine Hochzeit'' (TV Movie) as Rosa Richter *2002–2011: ''

'' (TV Series, 130 episodes) as Oberin Elisabeth Reuter (final appearance) *2003: ''

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'' as Dr. Bamberg *2003: ''

'' (Episode: "Veras Waffen") as Marion von Pahl *2003: ''Der Auftrag - Mordfall in der Heimat'' (TV Movie) as Karin Eisner *2003: ''Plötzlich wieder 16'' (TV Movie) as Professorin *2003: ''

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'' (Episode: "Yesterday") as Dorothee Mewes *2004: ''

'' (Episode: "Mörderspiele") as Monika Hanke-Helmhövel *2004: '' Kammerflimmern'' as Oma Crash *2004: ''

'' (Episode: "Tod im Morgengrauen") as Gisela von Lindow *2005: ''

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'' (Episode: "Segel der Liebe") as Winona Carter *2005: ''

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'' (Episode: "Fieber") as Pauline Petersen *2005: ''In Liebe eine Eins'' (TV Movie) as Ursula Sandrock *2006: ' (TV Series) as Mutter Martha *2006: ''Mr. Nanny – Ein Mann für Mama'' (TV Movie) as Marlene Meister *2006: ''

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'' (Episode: "Die Tote im Bootshaus"") as Katharina Meindl *2008: ''

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'' (Episode: "Kilimandscharo - Malediven - Indien") as Kathrin Kriegel *2008: '' Einsatz in Hamburg'' (Episode: "Ein sauberer Mord") as Doris Blank *2008–2009: ''Der Schwarzwaldhof'' (TV Series) as Dora Hofer *2009: ''

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'' (TV Movie, directed by Ute Wieland) as Alma Sattler *2011: ''Schicksalsjahre'' (TV Series) as Martha Engler

References

External links

Official Website of Rosel Zech

Demo tape of Rosel Zech at schauspielervideos.de
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Zech, Rosel 1942 births 2011 deaths German film actresses German stage actresses German television actresses 20th-century German actresses Actresses from Berlin Deaths from cancer in Germany Deaths from bone cancer