Johanna Gastdorf

Johanna Gastdorf
Johanna Gastdorf in 2012
Born (1959-03-17) 17 March 1959
OccupationActress
Years active1993–present

Johanna Gastdorf (born 17 March 1959) is a German actress. She has appeared in many German films and television shows since 1993. Recent roles include Irene in Class Reunion 2.0 – The Wedding (Die Hochzeit; 2019) and Ursula in the 2023 political drama series Bonn – Alte Freunde, neue Feinde.

Early life and education

Johanna Gastdorf was born on 17 March 1959 in Hamburg, West Germany.[1]

Career

Gastdorf's first acting role was in Ein guter Schritt, Böses zu tun, in 1984.[1]

In 2008, she starred in The Wave,[2] and she is also known for her role as Irene in the 2020 film Class Reunion 2.0 – The Wedding (Die Hochzeit).[3]

In 2023 she played Ursula in the TV series Bonn – Alte Freunde, neue Feinde, a political drama set in post-war West Germany in 1954.[2][4]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1995Küß mich!Regisseurin
Bunte HundeStaatsanwältin
1998Four for VeniceNick's secretary
2001HeartMarlies Bode
2003The Miracle of BernChrista Lubanski
2004Off BeatMutter des Mädchens
2005Sophie Scholl – The Final DaysElse Gebel
2007NeandertalGuido's Mother
Cold SummerRenate SawatzkeTV film
2007The UnpolishedDr. Irm Branzger
Herr BelloHuhn
2008The WaveMutter Tim
2009HildeFrieda Knef
2011Eine Insel namens UdoFrau Weber
2012Glory: A Tale of Mistaken IdentitiesElke Ebling
2014The Chosen OnesPetra GrustTV film
201624 WeeksBeate, Astrid's mother
Fritz LangThea von Harbou
Rivals Forever: The Sneaker BattlePauline DasslerTV film
2018Never Look AwayGroßmutter Malvine
2019Die GoldfischeOlivers Mutter
2019Die HochzeitIrene
2023Bonn – Alte Freunde, neue FeindeUrsula

References

  1. 1 2 "Johanna Gastdorf". Film Portal (in German). Retrieved 26 October 2016.
  2. 1 2 Wiseman, Andreas (17 August 2021). "Leonine Picks Up Distribution Rights To Odeon Fiction Spy Series 'Bonn'". Deadline. Retrieved 2 March 2025.
  3. ↑ "The Wedding (Die Hochzeit)". Cineuropa. 18 February 2025. Retrieved 2 March 2025.
  4. ↑ "High-end historical series Bonn now in post-production". Cineuropa. 23 March 2022. Retrieved 2 March 2025.