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Lilli Palmer (German: [ˈlɪ.li ˈpal.mɐ] ; born Lilli Marie Peiser; 24 May 1914 – 27 January 1986) was a German actress and writer. After beginning her career in British films in the 1930s, she later transitioned to major Hollywood productions, earning a Golden Globe Award nomination for her performance in But Not for Me (1959). Other roles include in the comedy The Pleasure of His Company (1961), the Spanish horror film The House That Screamed (1969), and in the miniseries Peter the Great (1986), which earned her another Golden Globe Award nomination. For her career in European films, Palmer won the Volpi Cup, and the Deutscher Filmpreis three times.

Quick facts about Lilli Palmer

  • Full name: Lilli Palmer
  • Born: 1914-05-24
  • Nationality: Switzerland
  • Known as: Musician
  • Wikidata ID: Q60953

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Who is Lilli Palmer?

Lilli Palmer (German: [ˈlɪ.li ˈpal.mɐ] ; born Lilli Marie Peiser; 24 May 1914 – 27 January 1986) was a German actress and writer.

What nationality is Lilli Palmer?

Lilli Palmer is Switzerland.

When was Lilli Palmer born?

Lilli Palmer was born on 1914-05-24.

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