Henny Porten

Biography

Frieda Ulricke "Henny" Porten (7 January 1890 – 15 October 1960) was a German actress and film producer of the silent era, and Germany's first major film star. She appeared in more than 170 films between 1906 and 1955.

Known For

Anna Boleyn

as Anna Boleyn, his Niece

Kohlhiesel's Daughters

as Liesel und Gretel Kohlhiesel

Backstairs

as Das Dienstmädchen

The Ancient Law

as Erzherzogin Elisabeth Theresia

I.N.R.I. – A Film of Humanity

as Maria

The Comedians

as Herzogin Amalia von Weißenfels

The Buchholz Family

as Wilhelmine Buchholz

Mother and Child

as Anna

The Jew of Mestri

as Porzia (Beatrice)

Die Geierwally

as Wally