Vera Tschechowa

**Erzengel** · September 16th, 2007, 03:18 AM

Vera Tschechowa http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0874782/

Date of Birth 22 July 1940, Berlin, Germany

Height
5' 4½" (1.64 m)
Mini Biography
Vera Tschechowa is an elegant green-eyed film and television actress and director of German-Russian descent. He grandfather was Oscar-nominated Russian-American actor Michael Chekhov who was the nephew of writer Anton Chekhov.

She was born Vera Tschechowa on July 22, 1940, in Berlin. Her father was Dr. Wilhelm Rust, and her mother was actress and agent Ada Tschechowa. Young Vera Tschechowa was brought up in Germany by her Russian-German grandmother, a silent film actress Olga Tschechowa. Her early childhood was affected by the Second World War. During the late 1940s and early 1950s she spent much time with her grandfather, Michael Chekhov in California, and also traveled in the United States. She started education as an artist and stage designer, then studied acting at Munich Drama school. Eventually she followed the footsteps of her mother and grandmother and became an actress.

In 1956 she made her film debut in 'Witwer mit funf Tochtern', a film by director Heinz Erhardt. In 1959 she made her stage debut at Berlin Theater, then worked on stage at Deutsche Schauspielhaus Hamburg, and also at Dusseldorfer Schauspielhaus and at Theater Basel. In 1962 she received German National Film Award for her work in 'Das Brot der Fruhen Jahre'. Vera Tschechowa has been enjoying a formidable film career as an actress as well as a director. She played over 30 roles in feature films, and made numerous appearances on television in several countries of Europe. In 1977 she received the Goldene Camera award for her role in the ZDF production 'Zeit der Emphindsamkeit'. She also appeared as herself in Chekov in My Life (1984 documentary) directed by her husband Vadim Glowna.

In the 1990s and 2000s Vera Tschechowa has become known as a director of movie portraits, such as of Klaus Maria Brandauer (1994), Anthony Quinn (1997), and Robert Redford among her other works. In 2006 she presented her film-portrait about the Makhmalbaf family of filmmakers at the Munchner Filmfest. She speaks four languages: German, English, French and Russian.
Spouse
Vadim Glowna (1967 - 198?) (divorced)
Peter Paschek (? - present)
Trivia
Daughter of Ada Tschechowa

Actor Michael Chekhov is her grandfather.

Writer Anton Chekhov is her great-granduncle.

Granddaughter of Olga Tschechowa.

Has a son with Hartmut Reck.

After abandoning her studies at the Berlin University of Arts to become a scenic designer, she attended acting lessons in Munich and Berlin.

Since the early 1990s, she has concentrated on directing documentaries, especially portraits of celebrities such as Václav Havel, Klaus Maria Brandauer, Anthony Quinn and Ang Lee.

**Wuwei** · February 14th, 2008, 10:07 AM

Let me add some pix of this beautiful and desirable lady in style....

Wuwei

**beutelwolf** · July 15th, 2011, 11:36 AM

Vera Tschechowa (*1940), German film actress.

13072011

keato10 · February 14th, 2012, 09:35 PM

Here's one I found on another site. Credit to the original uploader.

**mcol** · April 26th, 2012, 08:12 AM

Vera Tschechowa - Das Amulett des Todes (1975)

aka Cold Blood

52,5 MB - 3'10" - 704x496 - XviD AVI - MP3

http://depositfiles.com/files/flk97epw4

**beutelwolf** · July 31st, 2012, 08:42 PM

**beutelwolf** · February 14th, 2013, 10:49 AM

lobby card "...und das am Morgengrauen"

karst · March 18th, 2013, 03:09 AM

[mod edit - dead link(s) removed]

**beutelwolf** · May 31st, 2013, 06:25 AM

lobby card - with Hartmut Reck

**beutelwolf** · December 26th, 2013, 02:09 AM

Praline 1975 no 28

September 16th, 2007, 03:18 AM	#1
Erzengel Vintage Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 341 Thanks: 390 Thanked 14,864 Times in 335 Posts	Vera Tschechowa Vera Tschechowa http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0874782/ Date of Birth 22 July 1940, Berlin, Germany Height 5' 4½" (1.64 m) Mini Biography Vera Tschechowa is an elegant green-eyed film and television actress and director of German-Russian descent. He grandfather was Oscar-nominated Russian-American actor Michael Chekhov who was the nephew of writer Anton Chekhov. She was born Vera Tschechowa on July 22, 1940, in Berlin. Her father was Dr. Wilhelm Rust, and her mother was actress and agent Ada Tschechowa. Young Vera Tschechowa was brought up in Germany by her Russian-German grandmother, a silent film actress Olga Tschechowa. Her early childhood was affected by the Second World War. During the late 1940s and early 1950s she spent much time with her grandfather, Michael Chekhov in California, and also traveled in the United States. She started education as an artist and stage designer, then studied acting at Munich Drama school. Eventually she followed the footsteps of her mother and grandmother and became an actress. In 1956 she made her film debut in 'Witwer mit funf Tochtern', a film by director Heinz Erhardt. In 1959 she made her stage debut at Berlin Theater, then worked on stage at Deutsche Schauspielhaus Hamburg, and also at Dusseldorfer Schauspielhaus and at Theater Basel. In 1962 she received German National Film Award for her work in 'Das Brot der Fruhen Jahre'. Vera Tschechowa has been enjoying a formidable film career as an actress as well as a director. She played over 30 roles in feature films, and made numerous appearances on television in several countries of Europe. In 1977 she received the Goldene Camera award for her role in the ZDF production 'Zeit der Emphindsamkeit'. She also appeared as herself in Chekov in My Life (1984 documentary) directed by her husband Vadim Glowna. In the 1990s and 2000s Vera Tschechowa has become known as a director of movie portraits, such as of Klaus Maria Brandauer (1994), Anthony Quinn (1997), and Robert Redford among her other works. In 2006 she presented her film-portrait about the Makhmalbaf family of filmmakers at the Munchner Filmfest. She speaks four languages: German, English, French and Russian. Spouse Vadim Glowna (1967 - 198?) (divorced) Peter Paschek (? - present) Trivia Daughter of Ada Tschechowa Actor Michael Chekhov is her grandfather. Writer Anton Chekhov is her great-granduncle. Granddaughter of Olga Tschechowa. Has a son with Hartmut Reck. After abandoning her studies at the Berlin University of Arts to become a scenic designer, she attended acting lessons in Munich and Berlin. Since the early 1990s, she has concentrated on directing documentaries, especially portraits of celebrities such as Václav Havel, Klaus Maria Brandauer, Anthony Quinn and Ang Lee. Last edited by Tornadoofsouls; November 15th, 2012 at 05:36 AM.. Reason: Mod Edit -Added IMDb Link

February 14th, 2008, 10:07 AM	#2
Wuwei Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 638 Thanks: 3,630 Thanked 58,780 Times in 661 Posts	Let me add some pix of this beautiful and desirable lady in style.... Wuwei Last edited by Wendigo; May 22nd, 2015 at 06:51 PM.. Reason: rdi

July 15th, 2011, 11:36 AM	#3
beutelwolf paludicolous paravant Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Perfidious Albion Posts: 26,735 Thanks: 75,660 Thanked 745,322 Times in 26,855 Posts	Vera Tschechowa Vera Tschechowa (1940), German film actress. 13072011 Last edited by beutelwolf; July 11th, 2014 at 04:37 AM.. Reason: added text clue*

April 26th, 2012, 08:12 AM	#5
mcol Vintage Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,368 Thanks: 42 Thanked 29,076 Times in 1,366 Posts	Vera Tschechowa - Das Amulett des Todes (1975) aka Cold Blood 52,5 MB - 3'10" - 704x496 - XviD AVI - MP3 http://depositfiles.com/files/flk97epw4 Last edited by Wendigo; May 22nd, 2015 at 06:51 PM.. Reason: rdi

February 14th, 2013, 10:49 AM	#7
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February 14th, 2012, 09:35 PM	#4
keato10 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 55 Thanks: 27,183 Thanked 456 Times in 46 Posts	Here's one I found on another site. Credit to the original uploader.

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May 31st, 2013, 06:25 AM	#9
beutelwolf paludicolous paravant Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Perfidious Albion Posts: 26,735 Thanks: 75,660 Thanked 745,322 Times in 26,855 Posts	lobby card - with Hartmut Reck

December 26th, 2013, 02:09 AM	#10
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