Sonja Ziemann

Sonja Ziemann (February 8, 1926, Eichwalde near Berlin – February 17, 2020, Munich) was a German actress, dancer, and singer.

She was one of the most popular German film stars of the 1950s, best known for her leading roles in the Heimatfilm classics The Black Forest Girl (Schwarzwaldmädel, 1950) and Green Is the Heath (Grün ist die Heide, 1951), frequently appearing opposite Rudolf Prack. Trained as a dancer and actress, she began her film career during World War II and successfully continued after the war.

In later years, Ziemann expanded into more dramatic roles and appeared in international productions such as The Secret Ways (1961) and The Bridge at Remagen (1969). After the 1970s, she worked only occasionally in film and television. She died in 2020 at the age of 94.

Sonja Ziemann is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 32 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes The Bridge at Remagen (1969), Frühstück mit dem Tod (1964), The Nabob Affair (1960), The Eighth Day of the Week (1958), Das Bad auf der Tenne (1956), Die Privatsekretärin (1953), The Black Forest Girl (1950), Friends (1945). The recorded credits span 1945 to 2008, including 15 movies and 17 TV shows.

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