Erna Sellmer

Erna Sellmer was a versatile German actress who left a lasting impression through her roles in film and television. She is best known for her portrayal in DIE MÖRDER SIND UNTER UNS (directed by Wolfgang Staudte), the first German post-war film from 1946, in which she played the role of Elise Brückner. This film is considered a milestone of German cinema and addresses the moral challenges of the post-war period. Other well-known works by Erna Sellmer include films such as “Große Freiheit Nr. 7” (Director: Helmut Käutner), in which she excelled in a supporting role. In addition, she was a regular in popular German television productions, including series such as “Der Kommissar”. With her talent for authentically and touchingly embodying characters, Erna Sellmer left her mark on the German film and television landscape for many decades and remains a valued personality of German post-war cinema to this day.