Sabine Bethmann was born on
October 25, 1931 in Tilsit, East Prussia. A trained physiotherapist
she moonlighted as a model and was discovered at age 24 for the film “Waldwinter”
(1956). A year later she starred in the war drama “Haie und kleine Fischesharks”
(1957), opposite Hansjörg Felmy. She is also known for her role in the Dr.
Mabuse Series “Scotland Yard jagt Dr. Mabuse” (1963). Followed by her only
Euro-western “The Man from Oklahoma” (1964). There were other movies such as
“Erotik auf der Schulbank” and “Als Liebe ein Verbrechen war” (both
1968). The last film role she starred in was “Die Herren mit der weißen
Weste” (1970). She also had roles in television productions such as ‘Cliff Dexter’ (1966) and ‘Teufelsbrut’ (1979)
After 40 years Sabine
Bethmann ended her career as an actress. In 1990, she came out of retirement
and took a role in the short film “Kaffeklatsch”. Today Sabine Bethmann lives
in Berlin.
BETHMANN, Sabine [10/25/1931, Tilsit, East Prussia - ] – TV actress.
The Man from Oklahoma – 1964 (Georgina White)
1959 Sabine Bethmann was invited to Hollywood to play the female lead in "Spartacus" with Kirk Douglas. As it was 3 weeks in production, Douglas - who also was the Producer - had Problems with Director Anthony Mann and hired Stanley Kubrick. Kubrick did replace Sabine Bethmann and offered the part to Jean Simmons.
ReplyDeleteFor Sabine Bethmann it was a shock, becaus she had rejected many interesting offers in Germany for the role in "Spartacus".