Born in Germany to American parents, dark-haired Betty Amann (born Philippine Amann) grew up in the US. She began her screen career as Bee Amann in the mid-'20s, but returned to Germany after appearing in a 'Tom Tyler' Western for low-budget FBO Pictures. Arriving in the wake of Louise Brooks, she was awarded a screen test by producer Erich Pommer ...
August 3, 1990, Danbury, Connecticut, United States
Place Of Birth
Pirmasens, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Profession
Actress
Spouse
David Stillman
Awards
German Film Award - Honorary Award
Star Sign
Pisces
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Fact
1
When her family moved to the USA she first made an education as an artist in painting.
2
When the National Socialist seized power in Germany the Jew Betty Amann went to England. But when she was not able to gain a foothold there as an actress she returned to Germany in the same year and worked there till 1937.
3
Betty Amann got the Filmband in Gold in 1987 for her activity for the German film.
Actress
Title
Year
Status
Character
Isle of Forgotten Sins
1943
Olga
Nancy Drew... Reporter
1939
Eula Denning
In Old Mexico
1938
Janet Leeds
Strictly in Confidence
1933
Short
Rita
Tugboat M 17
1933
Gescha
Die kleine Schwindlerin
1933
Gwendoline
Daughters of Today
1933
Joan
The Big Bluff
1933
Marion Millner
Pyjamas Preferred
1932
Violet Ray
Strictly Business
1931
Theodora Smith
East of Shanghai
1931
The Princess
The Perfect Lady
1931
Jacqueline Dubarry
Das Lied der Nationen
1931
Hans in allen Gassen
1930
Nelly, die Andere
Niebezpieczny romans
1930
Ada
Oh Those Glorious Old Student Days
1930
Norma, dessen Tochter
Der weiße Teufel
1930
Saira
Der Sträfling aus Stambul
1929
Hilde Wollwarth
The Rodeo
1929
Short
Minor Role (uncredited)
Asphalt
1929
Else Kramer
Trail of the Horse Thieves
1929
Amy Taggart (as Bee Amann)
The Campus Vamp
1928
Short
Minor Role (uncredited)
Hubby's Weekend Trip
1928
Short
Charley's 2nd Girlfriend (as Bee Amann)
Motorboat Mamas
1928
Short
Catalina Cafe Patron (uncredited)
The Campus Carmen
1928
Short
Extra (uncredited)
The Best Man
1928
Short
Minor Role (uncredited)
A Simple Sap
1928
Short
She
The Beach Club
1928
Short
Minor Role (uncredited)
Smith's Holiday
1928
Short
Minor Role (uncredited)
The Kick-Off
1926
Ruth (as Bee Amann)
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Die große Sehnsucht
1930
Herself, Betty Amann
Won Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
1987
Honorary Award
German Film Awards
For her continued outstanding individual contributions to the german film over the years.
$12 Million
