Hannelore Elsner (born Hannelore Elstner, 26 July 1942 – 21 April 2019) was a German actress with a long career in television and film. She first performed on stage in Munich, and later starred in popular films and television series such as Die Schwarzwaldklinik (The Black Forest Clinic), and as the lead character, Inspector Lea Sommer, in the series Die Kommissarin. She was recognized internationally for her lead role in the 2000 film Die Unberührbare (No Place to Go), shown at the Cannes Film Festival.
Hannelore Elsner has 183 screen credits in a career dating back to 1948. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Die Lümmel von der ersten Bank with 3 titles. Signature works include No Place to Go, The Girl with the Narrow Hips, Hannelore Elsner: More Than One Life. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 3 universes
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