Beatrice Manowski

Actor

Beatrice Manowski is a German actress known for her work in film and television. She became known for her role in the controversial film “Nekromantik” (1987) directed by Jörg Buttgereit. An important milestone in her career was the film OSTKREUZ (1991) by Michael Klier, in which she convincingly played the leading role of Elfie. For this performance, she was nominated for the 1991 German Film Award in the category “Best Performance – Female Lead”. Since then, Manowski has appeared in various independent and international productions, demonstrating a wide range of acting skills. She has appeared in several notable television productions, including the series Wolffs Revier, directed by Michael Mackenroth, and Der letzte Zeuge, directed by Bernhard Stephan. Other notable films in her career include “Der Todesking” (1990) and “Schramm” (1993), also directed by Buttgereit, and “Stille Nacht” (1995) by Dani Levy. In the international production “The Innocent” (1993) by John Schlesinger, she played alongside Anthony Hopkins and Isabella Rossellini. Beatrice Manowski has acquired a loyal fan base among fans of underground cinema through her appearances in cult films and is considered one of the most remarkable character actresses in German film of the early 1990s, particularly for her role in OSTKREUZ.