Marlene Dietrich

1901: Marlene Dietrich was born in Germany

Born Mary Magdalene, Marlene Dietrich was an accomplished violinist prior to an injury to one of her hands. She decided to pursue an acting career and auditioned at the Berlin school of drama, supporting herself by working in a glove factory. View the Marlene Dietrich Biography

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