Barbara Laage

Biography

Barbara Laage (30 July 1920 – 21 May 1988) was a French film actress who flourished in the 1950s. After fleeing Paris with her family during the German occupation in World War II , Laage returned to the city after the war and began her acting career in the Paris theater district of Montparnasse. Her first move to Hollywood was arranged by theatrical agent William Morris , founder of the William Morris Agency. She is one of several Hollywood stars of the era who would frequent the Chateau Marmont. She was the first choice for the lead role in the Orson Welles film The Lady from Shanghai , though the part was eventually awarded to Rita Hayworth.

Known For

Bed and Board

as Monique, la Secrétaire

Paris Blues

as Marie Séoul

The Respectful Prostitute

as Lizzie McKay

The Boss

as Rita

Portuguese Vacation

as Barbara

Therese and Isabelle

as Thérèse's mother

Défense de savoir

as Mrs. Christiani

Traviata 53

as Margherita

The House in the Woods

as Hélène

B.F.'s Daughter

as Eugenia Taris, Tom's dutch Girl