The German Film Award for Best Actress in 2024 was presented to Corinna Harfouch for her performance in Dying. Born in Suhl in 1954, she maintains a career that spans stage, screen, and voice acting. Her professional trajectory reflects deep integration into the German cinematic landscape, marked by a consistent presence in both television and feature film productions.
Professional Training and Early Career
Before transitioning to professional acting, Harfouch worked as a nurse. Her formal training took place at the Ernst Busch Academy of Dramatic Arts between 1978 and 1981, following earlier study at the National Theatre School in Berlin. This educational background provided the foundation for her multifaceted career, which encompasses diverse roles across various media platforms.
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Harfouch holds a significant place in the German film industry, participating in major professional organizations such as the Academy of Arts, Berlin, and the Deutsche Filmakademie. Her contributions to the medium include serving on the jury for the 44th Berlin International Film Festival in 1994. In 2023, she joined the permanent cast of the long-running crime series Tatort, taking a position on the Berlin team as the successor to Meret Becker.
Accolades and Industry Recognition
Throughout her career, Harfouch has received consistent recognition from various film institutions. She earned the Berlinale Camera at the 43rd Berlin International Film Festival in 1993 and the Bavarian Film Awards for Best Actress in 1996. Her international profile grew with a Best Actress win at the 2007 Shanghai International Film Festival for According to the Plan, followed by a Crystal Globe for her performance in Lara in 2019. Further domestic honors include the 2015 Theaterpreis Berlin, the 1997 Bavarian TV Awards, and the 2023 Goldener Ochse.
Fast facts
- Born: 1954, Suhl
- Citizenship: Germany, German Democratic Republic
- Educated at: Ernst Busch Academy of Dramatic Arts
- Member of: Academy of Arts, Berlin
- 2024 German Film Award: Best Actress for Dying
- Tatort joining year: 2023
Questions readers ask
What is Corinna Harfouch's current role in the Tatort series?
She joined the permanent cast of the Berlin team in 2023.
Which major award did she win in 2024?
She received the German Film Award for Best Actress for her work in the film Dying.
Achievements
- Educated at Ernst Busch Academy of Dramatic Arts
- Worked as stage actor, film actor and voice actor
