Helga Ursula "Uschi" Glas (; born 2 March 1944), sometimes credited as Ursula Glas, is a German actress in film, television and on stage, and a singer.

Biography

Born in

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, Glas started appearing in films in 1965. Her breakthrough role was that of Barbara in the unconventional 1968 movie ''

Go for It, Baby ''Go for It, Baby'' (german: Zur Sache, Schätzchen) is a 1968 West German comedy film directed by May Spils and starring Werner Enke, Uschi Glas and Henry van Lyck. The film won two German Film Awards. Location shooting took place in Munich. ...

'' (''Zur Sache, Schätzchen''), which captured the

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in that it presented youthful protest against the German

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and hinted at the loosening of morals in the wake of the

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. From then on, the tabloid press would refer to Glas frequently as ''Schätzchen'' (). In the late '60s and early '70s, Glas appeared in many

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movies, notably in three films of the seven-part series (1967–72) ' (''The Brats on the Front Bench Row''). She made five comedy films opposite singer Roy Black. In the 1980s and 1990s Glas concentrated on her television work, appearing in a succession of TV series tailored to her person, playing, among other characters, a

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in ''Tierärztin Christine'' (1993), an energetic businesswoman in '' Anna Maria – Eine Frau geht ihren Weg'' (''Anna Maria – A Woman Does it Her Way'', 1995–1996), and the ideal teacher in '' Sylvia – Eine Klasse für sich'' (''Sylvia – A Class of her Own'', 1998–2000). She also appeared in many feature-length made-for-TV movies. In total, Glas appeared in more than 75 film and TV productions. Glas was married to the film producer from 1981 until their divorce in 2003; they had three children. In 2005, Glas married the business consultant Dieter Herrmann. She is now the step-mother to Sophie Hermann, a social media influencer and fashion designer who appears in the UK reality TV series

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. In 2004, Glas published a

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, ''Mit einem Lächeln'' (''With a Smile'').

Selected filmography

* ''

The Sinister Monk ''The Sinister Monk'' (german: Der unheimliche Mönch) is a 1965 West German thriller film directed by Harald Reinl and starring Karin Dor, Harald Leipnitz and Siegfried Lowitz. It is based on the 1927 play ''The Terror'' by Edgar Wallace and wa ...

'' (1965) * ''

Winnetou and the Crossbreed ''Winnetou and the Crossbreed'' (German: ''Winnetou und das Halbblut Apanatschi'') is a 1966 West German Western film directed by Harald Philipp and starring Lex Barker, Pierre Brice, Götz George and Uschi Glas. It is part of the series of Kar ...

'' (1966) * ''

The Monk with the Whip ''The Monk with the Whip'' (German: ''Der Mönch mit der Peitsche'') is a 1967 West German mystery thriller film directed by Alfred Vohrer and starring Joachim Fuchsberger, Uschi Glas and Grit Boettcher. It is inspired by the 1926 novel '' The Bla ...

'' (1967) * ' (1967) * ''

'' (1968) * ''

The Gorilla of Soho ''The Gorilla of Soho'' (german: Der Gorilla von Soho) is 1968 West German crime film directed by Harald Philipp and starring Horst Tappert, Uschi Glas and Uwe Friedrichsen.Bergfelder p. 256 It was part of Rialto Film's long-running series of E ...

'' (1968) * ''

Zur Hölle mit den Paukern ''Zur Hölle mit den Paukern'' is a 1968 West German comedy film directed by Werner Jacobs and starring Hans Kraus, Theo Lingen and Günther Schramm. It was the first entry into the seven part '' Die Lümmel von der ersten Bank'' series of come ...

'' (1968) * ''

Always Trouble with the Teachers ''Always Trouble with the Teachers'' (german: Immer Ärger mit den Paukern) is a 1968 West German comedy film directed by Harald Vock and starring Roy Black, Uschi Glas, and Peter Weck Peter may refer to: People * List of people named Peter, ...

'' (1968) * '' Help, I Love Twins'' (1969) * ''

We'll Take Care of the Teachers ''We'll Take Care of the Teachers'' (german: Wir haun die Pauker in die Pfanne) is a 1970 West German comedy film directed by Harald Reinl and starring Uschi Glas, Hansi Kraus and Fritz Wepper. It was the fifth in a series of school-set films. ...

'' (1970) * ' (1970) * ''

Die Feuerzangenbowle ''Die Feuerzangenbowle'' (''The Fire Tongs Bowl'', ''The Punch Bowl'') is a German novel, later adapted into several films, which tells the story of a famous writer going undercover as a pupil at a small town gymnasium after his friends tell him ...

'' (1970) * ' (1970) * ' (1970) * ''

The Body in the Thames ''The Body in the Thames'' (German: ''Die Tote aus der Themse'') is a 1971 West German thriller film directed by Harald Philipp and starring Uschi Glas, Hansjörg Felmy and Werner Peters.Bergfelder p.257 It is part of the series of Edgar Wallace a ...

'' (1971) * ''

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'' (1971) * ''

The Reverend Turns a Blind Eye ''The Reverend Turns a Blind Eye'' (german: Hochwürden drückt ein Auge zu) is a 1971 West German comedy film directed by Harald Vock and starring Roy Black, Uschi Glas and Georg Thomalla.Bock & Bergfelder p.269 It was followed by a 1972 sequel ' ...

'' (1971) * ''

Who Laughs Last, Laughs Best ''Who Laughs Last, Laughs Best'' (german: Wer zuletzt lacht, lacht am besten) is a 1971 West German musical comedy film directed by Harald Reinl and starring Roy Black, Uschi Glas, and Theo Lingen Theo Lingen (; 10 June 1903 – 10 November ...

'' (1971) * ''

Holidays in Tyrol ''Holidays in Tyrol'' (german: Verliebte Ferien in Tirol) is a 1971 West German comedy film directed by Harald Reinl Harald Reinl (8 July 1908 in Bad Ischl, Austria – 9 October 1986 in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain) was an Austrian film dire ...

'' (1971) * ''

Seven Blood-Stained Orchids ''Seven Blood-Stained Orchids'' ( it, Sette orchidee macchiate di rosso) is a 1972 ''giallo'' film directed by Umberto Lenzi, who also co-wrote the screenplay. Plot A killer is driving around the streets of Italy looking for a specific victim w ...

'' (1972) * ''

Don't Get Angry ''Don't Get Angry'' (German: ''Mensch, ärgere dich nicht'') is a 1972 West German comedy film directed by Peter Weck and starring Uschi Glas, Beppo Brem and Georg Thomalla.Hobsch, Manfred. ''Liebe, Tanz und 1000 Schlagerfilme''. Schwarzkopf & Schw ...

'' (1972) * '' 100 Fäuste und ein Vaterunser'' (1972) * ''

Trouble with Trixie ''Trouble with Trixie'' (german: Trubel um Trixie) is a 1972 West German comedy film directed by Franz Josef Gottlieb and starring Uschi Glas, Peter Weck, and Fritz Eckhardt.Schliesser p. 117 A young woman is sent by an American company as a spy ...

'' (1972) * ' (1972) * '' Der Kommissar'', episode ''"Ein Mädchen nachts auf der Straße"'' (1973, TV) * ''

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'', season 3, episode 3: ''"Angst"'' (1976, TV) * ''

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'' (1977–1988, TV series) * '' Waldrausch'' (1977) * ' (1977, TV film) * ''

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'', episode ''"Ein Koffer"'' (1978, TV) * ''

Unsere schönsten Jahre ''Unsere schönsten Jahre'' is a German television series that originally aired from 1983 and 1985. Set in Munich, the show revolves around Elfi Ortlieb and Raimund Sommer, a newly in love couple. As Uschi Glas and Elmar Wepper also portray a ...

'' (1983–1985, TV series) * ' (1984) * '' Zwei Münchner in Hamburg'' (1989–1993, TV series) * ''

Ein Schloß am Wörthersee ''Ein Schloß am Wörthersee'' is a German–Austrian comedy television series made by Lisa Film and RTL, known internationally as ''Lakeside Hotel''. The series ran for 33 episodes in 3 seasons from 1990 to 1992, followed by a 90-minute speci ...

'' (1991–1993, TV series) * ''Veterinarian Christine'' (1993, TV film) * '' Anna Maria – Eine Frau geht ihren Weg'' (1994–1997, TV series) * ''Veterinarian Christine II: The Temptation'' (1995, TV film) * '' Sylvia – Eine Klasse für sich'' (1998–2000, TV series) * ''

Zwei am großen See Zwei am großen See is a ''Heimatfilm'' series by producer Ernst von Theumer, Jr. Five feature films were made from 2003 to 2006, and all were shot in Bad Tölz and on and the surrounding area of Lake Starnberg. Plot A woman named Regina runs ...

'' (2004–2006, TV series) * ' (2011, TV film) * ''

Fack ju Göhte ''Fack ju Göhte'' (intentional misspelling of "Fuck you, Goethe") is a 2013 German comedy film directed by Bora Dağtekin and starring Elyas M'Barek and Karoline Herfurth, while Max von der Groeben and Jella Haase appear in supporting roles. ...

'' (2013) * ''

Fack ju Göhte 2 '' Fack ju Göhte 2'' (intentional misspelling of "Fuck you, Goethe") is a 2015 German comedy film directed by Bora Dağtekin and starring Elyas M'Barek, Karoline Herfurth and Jella Haase, while upcoming actors Max von der Groeben and Volker ...

'' (2015) * ''

Fack ju Göhte 3 '' Fack ju Göhte 3'' (intentional misspelling of "Fuck you, Goethe") is a 2017 German comedy directed by Bora Dağtekin and starring Elyas M'Barek and Jella Haase, while upcoming actors Max von der Groeben and Gizem Emre appear as supporting ro ...

'' (2017) * ''Club der einsamen Herzen'' (2019, TV film)

Awards

Film industry awards *

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in Bronze: 1967, 1976 * Bravo Otto in Silver: 1974, 1977 * Bravo Otto in Gold: 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972 (twice), 1973 *

Bambi ''Bambi'' is a 1942 American animated drama film directed by David Hand (supervising a team of sequence directors), produced by Walt Disney and based on the 1923 book ''Bambi, a Life in the Woods'' by Austrian author and hunter Felix Salten. ...

: 1969, 1990 *

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: 1990 (as a Popular Actress), 1992 and 1993 (as a Favoured Series Star) *

Goldene Kamera The Goldene Kamera ("Golden Camera") is an annual German film and television award, awarded by the Funke Mediengruppe. The award show is usually held in early February in Hamburg, but has also taken place in Berlin in the past. The gold-plate ...

: 1984 (Best TV camera favourite female – 3rd place '' HÖRZU'' reader poll), 1990 (Most Popular Actress Series – 1st place ''HÖRZU'' reader poll), 1995 (Best Actress) *

Bavarian Television Award Bayerischer Fernsehpreis (the Bavarian TV award) is an award presented by the government of Bavaria, Germany since 1989. The prize symbol is the "Blue Panther", a figure from the Nymphenburg Porcelain Manufactory. The prize money is €10,000 (Spec ...

Honorary Award 1995 * Golden

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1997 and 1998 Other awards * 1992:

Bavarian Order of Merit 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 ...

* 1997:

Austrian Cross of Honour for Science and Art The Austrian Decoration for Science and Art (german: Österreichisches Ehrenzeichen für Wissenschaft und Kunst) is a state decoration of the Republic of Austria and forms part of the Austrian national honours system. History The "Austrian D ...

* 1998:

Merit Cross 1st Class of the Federal Republic of Germany The Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (german: Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, or , BVO) is the only federal decoration of Germany. It is awarded for special achievements in political, economic, cultural, intellect ...

(''Verdienstkreuz 1. Klasse'') * 1999: * 2005: for her social commitment * 2008:

References

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Glas, Uschi 1944 births Living people People from Dingolfing-Landau German film actresses Recipients of the Austrian Cross of Honour for Science and Art Officers Crosses of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany Recipients of the Bambi (prize) German television actresses 20th-century German actresses 21st-century German actresses