Kaufmann, Christine#

Kaufmann, Christine, b. Groebming (Styria), Jan. 11, 1945, actress. At the early age of 7 appeared as a dancer with the Bavarian State Opera Ballet in Munich; became a child star in 1954 playing the role of "Rosen-Resli" in the film of the same name. Made her Hollywood debut in "Town Without Pity" (with Kirk Douglas) in 1961; was married to Tony Curtis 1963-1967. Moved back to Germany in 1968; numerous roles in international film and television productions.

Other works: Films: Escape from East Berlin, 1962; Murders in the Rue Morgue, 1971; Lili Marleen, 1981; Lola, 1981; Out of Rosenheim, 1988; Caipiranha, 1998. - Publications: Normal muesste man sein, 1989 (autobiography); Meine Schoenheitsgeheimnisse, 1997; Der Himmel ueber Tanger, 2000.