Barbara Sukowa
Actress · TV star · Since 1970
Known for
If longevity counts for anything, Barbara Sukowa is a German actress whose work covers more eras of the industry than most. Drama keeps coming back on the credit list. Counting cinema and television together, the tally passes 56 titles. 'Atomic Blonde' remains the reference point, thanks largely to Coroner. The list also holds '12 Monkeys'.
Barbara Sukowa
Actress · TV star · Since 1970
45 Movies · 11 Series
If longevity counts for anything, Barbara Sukowa is a German actress whose work covers more eras of the industry than most. Drama keeps coming back on the credit list. Counting cinema and television together, the tally passes 56 titles. 'Atomic Blonde' remains the reference point, thanks largely to Coroner. The list also holds '12 Monkeys'.
Movies
Plays Coroner
Atomic Blonde
2017
Plays Kathy Dassler
Air
2023
Plays Gracie
Romance & Cigarettes
2006
Plays Gala
Dalíland
2022
Plays Anna Kalmann
Johnny Mnemonic
1995
Plays Sister Hermann Marie
White Noise
2022
Plays Jeanne Gallimard
M. Butterfly
1993
Plays Lola
Lola
1981
Plays Melinda
Gloria Bell
2019
Plays Philippa
Granny Nanny
2020
Plays Camilla, Duchess of Crotone
The Sicilian
1987
Plays Sophie Silvano
Cradle Will Rock
1999
Plays Nina Dorn
Two of Us
2020
Plays Helen O’Regan
The Third Miracle
1999
Plays Helen
Thirteen Conversations About One Thing
2001
Plays Peggy
Native Son
2019
Plays Mom
Veronika Decides to Die
2009
Plays Rosemarie
A Birthday to Remember
2003
Plays Adele
Equator
1983
Plays Katharina Hartmann
Europa
1991
Plays Hannah Arendt
Hannah Arendt
2012
Plays Bettina
We're Not Done Yet
2024
Plays Dodo
Rocca Changes the World
2019
Plays Mathilda
Klandestin WT
2025
Plays Marianne
Marianne and Juliane
1981
Plays Virginia Wingate
Office Killer
1997
Plays Rosa Luxemburg
Rosa Luxemburg
1986
Plays Hannah
Voyager
1991
Plays Katharina
Days to Remember
1987
Plays Friderike Zweig
Stefan Zweig: Farewell to Europe
2016
Plays Daniela Mathiesen
Deadly Game
1982
Plays Kurfürstin Sophie von Hannover
Leibniz – Chronicle of a Lost Painting
2025
Plays Hildegard von Bingen
Vision - From the Life of Hildegard von Bingen
2009
Plays Patricia
Un dimanche de flics
1983
Plays Anna Loeser
In the Name of Innocence
1997
Plays Caterina Fabiani / Evelyn Kromberger
The Misplaced World
2015
Plays Clara - The Married Woman
Urbania
2000
Plays Vera Glaubitz
The Other Woman
2004
Plays Lena Brücker
Die Entdeckung der Currywurst
2008
Plays Katharina
Nacht ohne Morgen
2011
Plays Philippa
Enkel für Fortgeschrittene
2023
TV Shows
Plays Katarina Jones
12 Monkeys
2015
Plays Mieze
Berlin Alexanderplatz
1980
Plays Prof. Katherina Lehmann
The Swarm
2023
Plays Liesl Kolff
Space
1985
Plays Irena Lysenko
Constellation
2024
Plays Aunt Josephine
Servant
2019
Plays Regina
Colpo di coda
1993
Plays Barbara Landau
Liebe, Lügen, Leidenschaften
2002
Plays Anka
St. Pauli-Landungsbrücken
1979
Plays Babsi Meyer
Scene of the Crime
1970
Plays Jacqueline Laurent
The Night Agent
2023
Latest Trailers
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Air
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Eurotrash
Helene
2026
Leibniz – Chronicle of a Lost Painting
Kurfürstin Sophie von Hannover
2025
Klandestin WT
Mathilda
2025
The Night Agent
Jacqueline Laurent
2025Season 2
We're Not Done Yet
Bettina
2024
Constellation
Irena Lysenko
2024–
Enkel für Fortgeschrittene
Philippa
2023
Air
Kathy Dassler
2023
The Swarm
Prof. Katherina Lehmann · 8 episodes
2023–
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Barbara Sukowa and where are they from?
Barbara Sukowa is 76 years old, born on February 2, 1950 in Bremen, Germany.
What are the most famous roles of Barbara Sukowa?
Barbara Sukowa is best known for roles in Atomic Blonde, Air, Johnny Mnemonic.
How many movies has Barbara Sukowa been in?
Over a 49-year career (since 1977), Barbara Sukowa has appeared in 45 movies and 11 TV shows.
What was Barbara Sukowa's first movie?
The career of Barbara Sukowa began with Women in New York (1977).
What is Barbara Sukowa's most recent movie or series?
Barbara Sukowa's most recent release is Leibniz – Chronicle of a Lost Painting, which premiered on September 18, 2025.
What TV shows has Barbara Sukowa appeared in?
On television, Barbara Sukowa has appeared in The Night Agent, 12 Monkeys, Servant, Constellation.
Does Barbara Sukowa have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Barbara Sukowa's upcoming work includes: Eurotrash (2026), ZOMA (2027).
Barbara Sukowa
1950-02-02 · Bremen, Germany
Barbara Sukowa (born 2 February 1950) is a German theatre and film actress. She is known for her work with directors Rainer Werner Fassbinder and Margarethe von Trotta. She won the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress for the film Rosa Luxemburg (1986). Her other film appearances include Lola (1981), Europa (1990), M. Butterfly (1993), and Hannah Arendt (2012).Barbara Sukowa, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.