Karin Dor

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Characters played by Karin Dor

Helga Brandt — You Only Live Twice (1967)

SPECTRE operative and Osato's secretary who attempts to assassinate Bond.

Ribanna — Last of the Renegades (1964)

Apache woman, ally and love interest involved in tribal conflicts.

(uncredited) — The Desperado Trail (1965)

Generic extra with minimal screen time and no specific role.

Ellen Pattersson — Treasure of Silver Lake (1962)

Civilian character connected to treasure hunt and frontier survival.

Juanita de Córdoba — Topaz (1969)

Juanita de Córdoba is a Cuban resistance operative whose status as the widow of a revolutionary hero allows her to work undercover. She is André Devereaux’s lover and is also involved with Rico Parra. At André’s request, she arranges missile photographs through her loyal household staff before Parra kills her to prevent further torture.

Baroness Lilian von Brabant — The Torture Chamber of Dr. Sadism (1967)

The Baroness is the heir summoned to Blood Castle to claim a large inheritance. She becomes the Count's intended thirteenth virgin sacrifice, endures imprisonment in a pit of snakes and spiders, and is ultimately rescued when Roger destroys the Count. Her relationship with Roger develops into mutual affection.

Jane Clifton — The Forger of London (1961)

Jane Clifton is Peter Clifton's fiancée and later his wife. She begins the story celebrating a successful bet but worries that her love may not be enough for Peter. After finding Basil Hale murdered and seeing Peter under suspicion, she firmly defends her husband and promises to stand by him despite the evidence against him.

Brunhild — Whom the Gods Wish to Destroy (1966)

Powerful queen whose marriage pact and subsequent revenge spark the downfall.

Denise — Room 13 (1964)

Denise is Sir Marney’s daughter and becomes directly involved in the conflict surrounding Joe Legge. She appears at the Highlow Club with Johnny Gray, questions Sir Marney about the threats against him, and is later captured by Joe Legge’s associates and imprisoned near an underground tunnel.

Mabel Kingsley — The Valley of Death (1968)

Daughter of military authority, represents civilian stakes and romance.

Brunhild — Whom the Gods Wish to Destroy 2 (1967)

Queen of Burgundy whose pride and sense of betrayal drive the central conflict. Upon discovering Siegfried's role in her marriage, she demands his execution, directly triggering the chain of events that leads to the destruction of both Xanten and Burgundy.

Gwendolin — The Sinister Monk (1965)

She is named as the principal beneficiary of nearly the entire fortune, valued at almost four million pounds. The family conceals the photographic copy of the will from her, while her safety becomes a concern during the investigation.

Career Overview

Karin Dor has 80 screen credits in a career dating back to 1953. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Winnetou Collection with 4 titles. Signature works include You Only Live Twice, The Torture Chamber of Dr. Sadism, Last of the Renegades. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
80
Birth Date
1938-02-22
Birth Place
Wiesbaden, Germany

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Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q62353), public domain (CC0).