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Hildegard Knef
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Hildegard Frieda Albertine Knef (German: [ˈhɪldəɡaʁt ˈkneːf] ; 28 December 1925 – 1 February 2002) was a German actress, singer, dubbing actress and writer. While she was known in the German-speaking areas as Hildegard Knef, she became known (against her wishes) from 1948 to approx. 1968 outside the German-speaking world as Hildegard Neff. From 1950 she was a US-American citizen and in 2001 renewed her German citizenship.

Quick facts about Hildegard Knef

  • Full name: Hildegard Knef
  • Born: 1925-12-28
  • Nationality: Germany
  • Known as: Actor
  • Wikidata ID: Q57604

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Who is Hildegard Knef?

Hildegard Frieda Albertine Knef (German: [ˈhɪldəɡaʁt ˈkneːf] ; 28 December 1925 – 1 February 2002) was a German actress, singer, dubbing actress and writer.

What nationality is Hildegard Knef?

Hildegard Knef is Germany.

When was Hildegard Knef born?

Hildegard Knef was born on 1925-12-28.

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