Barbara Laage

Barbara Laage (30 July 1920 – 21 May 1988) was a French film actress who flourished in the 1950s.

After fleeing Paris with her family during the German occupation in World War II , Laage returned to the city after the war and began her acting career in the Paris theater district of Montparnasse.

Her first move to Hollywood was arranged by theatrical agent William Morris , founder of the William Morris Agency. She is one of several Hollywood stars of the era who would frequent the Chateau Marmont.

She was the first choice for the lead role in the Orson Welles film The Lady from Shanghai , though the part was eventually awarded to Rita Hayworth.

Barbara Laage is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 31 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Bed and Board (1970), The Crime of Aldeia Velha (1964), Paris Blues (1961), Orientalische Nächte (1960), Tonight We Kill (1959), Nagana (1955), Act of Love (1953), The Slave (1953). The recorded credits span 1942 to 1973, including 30 movies and 1 TV show.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.