Celebrating her 85th birthday with optimism in spite of obstacles: Marie-Luise Marjan reaches milestone age.
Marie-Luise Marjan, the actress best known for her iconic role as Helga Beimer in the long-running German TV series "Lindenstraße," is set to celebrate her 85th birthday on August 9, 2022, with 85 guests. After more than three decades as "Mutter Beimer," she became a beloved national figure, embodying moral strength and addressing social issues through her character.
Born in 1940 in Essen, Marjan trained as an actress in Hamburg. She initially stood on theater stages for about 20 years before transitioning to TV. Her career before and during "Lindenstraße" included extensive theater work at notable German theaters such as the Badisches Staatstheater Karlsruhe, Schauspielhaus Bochum, and Thalia Theater Hamburg.
Marjan moved to Bonn, Germany, two years ago, seeking a quieter lifestyle in the former diplomat quarter of Bad Godesberg. However, her health has been affected by a severe femoral neck fracture (Oberschenkelhalsbruch) that she suffered in a fall in June 2024. She has undergone five surgeries and still uses a rollator or cane due to the consequences of the injury. Despite her physical restrictions and the challenges she faces, Marjan still maintains optimism.
In recent years, Marjan has lost her long-term partner and her half-brother whom she met through family research. These losses have undoubtedly been difficult for her, and she misses her long-term partner who died in 2021.
Despite her health challenges, Marjan continues to give readings and enjoys being on stage and having contact with the audience. She has settled well in her new neighborhood and has made some acquaintances. There is no mention of retirement from public life, but her health issues may influence her activity levels.
Marie-Luise Marjan does not have a dream role she wishes to play. Instead, she continues to appreciate the opportunities she has had throughout her career, including a number of TV films, often as mothers. She remains a respected and celebrated figure in German culture, and her birthday celebrations this year reflect the enduring impact of her work.
References:
- Marie-Luise Marjan – Wikipedia
- Marie-Luise Marjan: "Ich bin immer noch frei" – Die Welt
- Marie-Luise Marjan – IMDb
- Marie-Luise Marjan: "Ich bin immer noch frei" – Die Welt
- Marie-Luise Marjan: "Ich bin immer noch frei" – Die Welt
In her tranquil home-and-garden setting in Bonn, the revered actress Marie-Luise Marjan, known for her roles in lifestyle, entertainment, and home-and-garden TV series, continues to find joy in giving readings and engaging with her audience, despite her health challenges. Despite losing her long-term partner and her half-brother, she remains optimistic, maintaining a respected and celebrated status in German culture, much like the moral strength and social awareness her character embodied in "Lindenstraße."
