Details
Alternate Names: Kathrin Sass, Katrin Sass, Katrin Saß
Physical Characteristics: N/A
Career
First Appearances: - Until Death Do Us Part (1979) as Sonja Wallner
Most Important Roles: - Good Bye, Lenin! (2003) as Mother
- Policewoman (2000) as Frau Kubitschek
- Lulu and Jimi (2009) as Gertrud
- Give Me Your Hand (2008) as La Femme du Train
- Tuition for Dad (1984) as
- The Silence (2010) as Elena Lange
- Kiss me Kismet (2006) as Helena
- Großes Kino made in DDR (2016) as Self
- Jugend ohne Gott (1991) as Nelly
- On Probation (1981) as Nina Kern
Career Highlights: - Good Bye, Lenin! (2003)
- Policewoman (2000)
- Lulu and Jimi (2009)
- Give Me Your Hand (2008)
- Tuition for Dad (1984)
- The Silence (2010)
- Kiss me Kismet (2006)
- Großes Kino made in DDR (2016)
- Jugend ohne Gott (1991)
- On Probation (1981)
Awards
Awards: - Won Bambi - Film - National (2003)
- Won Berlinale Camera (2005)
- Won Silver Berlin Bear - Best Actress (1982)
- Nominated for 1 European Film Award - European Actress (2003)
- Won EFA People's Choice Award - Best European Actress (2003)
- Nominated for 1 Film Award in Gold - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Beste darstellerische Leistung - Weibliche Hauptrolle) (2003)
- Won Film Award in Gold - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Beste darstellerische Leistung - Weibliche Hauptrolle) (2001)
- Nominated for 1 Film Award in Gold - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Beste darstellerische Leistung - Weibliche Hauptrolle) (1992)
- Won German Television Award - Best Series (Beste Serie) (2011)
- Won German Television Award - Best Supporting Actress (Beste Schauspielerin in einer Nebenrolle) (1999)
- Nominated for 1 Golden Camera - Best German Actress (2015)
- Nominated for 1 German Film Critics Award - Best Actress (Beste Darstellerin) (2011)
- Won German Film Critics Award - Best Actress (Beste Darstellerin) (2002)
- Won Golden Ox (2011)
- Nominated for 1 Jury Prize - Best Leading Actress (Beste Hauptdarstellerin) (1986)
- Nominated for 1 Jury Prize - Best Leading Actress (Beste Hauptdarstellerin) (1982)
- Won DSP Award - Best Cast (Bestes Ensemble) (2014)
- Won Honorary Hen - Lifetime Achievement (2025)
- Nominated for 1 Golden Hen - Acting (2022)
Full Biography
"Katrin Saß first handled calls as a telephone operator before transferring her talents to acting and captivating audiences worldwide. Born in Schwerin, Germany, she debuted onscreen in the 1979 television movie 'Bis dass der Tod euch scheidet' (Until Death Do Us Part), boldly baring her breasts amidst minimal German TV censorship. Saß continued to enchant viewers in subsequent television productions like 'Schimanski', 'Klemperer - Ein Leben in Deutschland', and 'Polizeiruf 110 - Opfergang' (1994), where she teasingly revealed side boob. She also exposed her assets in the East German drama 'Familie Rechlin' (1982) and the Berlin-set saga 'Heidi M.' (2001). In the latter, Saß donned a black brassiere that left little to the imagination. Apart from these roles, she starred in 'The House on the River' (1986) and 'Fallada: The Last Chapter' (1988). Throughout her career, Katrin's exceptional skills earned her a Silver Bear for Best Actress at the 32nd Berlin International Film Festival for her role in 'Bürgschaft für ein Jahr' (1981), though she remains without an Anatomy Award. Perhaps reaching out to her might shed light on why this hasn't happened yet."
