Biography
Who is Eva Mattes?
Acting career and film work
Eva Mattes established herself as a versatile performer through her work in both cinema and television. She frequently collaborated with director Rainer Werner Fassbinder, appearing in well-known projects such as The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant, Jail Bait, Effi Briest, and In a Year of 13 Moons. Her ability to embody complex characters led to her unique role in A Man Like E.V.A., where she portrayed a bearded director modeled after Fassbinder.
Beyond these collaborations, Eva Mattes worked on two separate films directed by Werner Herzog. Her filmography also includes the production Germany, Pale Mother and the historical film Enemy at the Gates, where she played the mother of the character Sasha Filippov. Her presence in these diverse projects secured her reputation as a skilled screen actor.
Television and other roles
Television audiences across Germany know the actress best for her portrayal of Klara Blum. She starred as this character in the long-running police procedural series Tatort, becoming a staple of the show. This role brought her into many households and highlighted her command of the screen in a serialized format.
In addition to her on-screen performances, she is an active audiobook narrator and dubbing artist. Her voice work complements a career that spans stage acting and musical contributions, demonstrating the breadth of her artistic range.
Family and background
Born in Tegernsee, Germany, Eva Mattes grew up in an environment familiar with the arts. Her mother was the actress Margit Symo, and her father was the composer Willy Mattes. This creative upbringing likely influenced her path into the entertainment industry.
The actress lives in Berlin and has one child named Hanna Mattes. She has been in relationships with Werner Herzog and Wolfgang Georgsdorf. Her professional contributions have been recognized with honors including the Bavarian Order of Merit and the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany.
Birthday and age
Eva Mattes was born on December 14, 1954, which makes Eva 71 years old today. That birthday falls under the Sagittarius sign. Eva shares the date with 66 other famous people.
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