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Katy Karrenbauer
Actor

Katy Karrenbauer

31 Dec 1962Born
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Duisburg, GermanyBirthplace

Biography

Katy Karrenbauer (born December 31, 1962, in Duisburg) is a German actress, voice-over artist, singer, and author. She rose to widespread public prominence through her role as Christine "Walter" in the television series *Hinter Gittern – Der Frauenknast*.

Her acting career initially began in the theater—including at the Urania Theater in Cologne—as well as on various stages throughout Germany. She made her on-screen debut in 1994, playing the paramedic Karo Kaiser in the RTL series *Notaufnahme*.

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This was followed by numerous guest appearances in series such as *Verbotene Liebe*, *Balko*, *Die Wache*, and *Nikola*.

Karrenbauer achieved her breakthrough in 1997 with her role as Christine Walter in *Hinter Gittern – Der Frauenknast*, a character she portrayed across a total of 16 seasons, continuing until 2007. For her performance, she was nominated for the German Television Award in 1999.

In addition to numerous television films, she also appeared in feature film productions such as *7 Zwerge – Der Wald ist nicht genug*, *Zettl*, and *Cloud Atlas*. Furthermore, she collaborated on several occasions with director Rosa von Praunheim, including on the films *Härte* and *Darkroom – Tödliche Tropfen*.

Karrenbauer also remained active on the theater and musical stages, appearing in productions such as the Karl May Festivals in Elspe and Bad Segeberg. Moreover, she works as a voice-over artist, lending her voice to projects such as the series *Glee*.

Known for

Filmography

  1. 2026Tod meiner JugendFilm: Erika Meier
  2. 2025Satanic SowFilm: Katy
  3. 2024Steal Her BreathFilm: Bernie
  4. 2022Das große Promi-BüßenSeries: Voice Over (7 episodes)
  5. 2022Stand up! Was bleibt, wenn alles weg istFilm: Marta
  6. 2020Potato Salad 3: The MusicalFilm: Frau Wilkens
  7. 2020RookiesSeries: Hannekamp (1 episode)
  8. 2019Berlin, I Love YouFilm: Head of Operations
  9. 2019Under ConTrollFilm: Helga Wolf
  10. 2019DarkroomFilm: Staatsanwältin
  11. 2019Patchwork GangstaSeries: Roksana Drakova (1 episode)
  12. 2018PhantomschmerzFilm: Weingarten
  13. 2018Magnificent TimesFilm: Domina
  14. 2018Das Joshua-ProfilFilm: Frau Pfeiffer
  15. 2018VielmachglasFilm: Rosa
  16. 2017SommermärchenFilm: Dr. Dorothea Lehberger
  17. 2016Tom Lehels Land der TräumeSeries: Fürstin Albamahra (8 episodes)
  18. 2016BlockbustazSeries: Taxifahrerin (1 episode)
  19. 2016Never Too Late for JusticeSeries: Dr. D. Lehberger (48 episodes)
  20. 2015The White SnakeFilm: Weiße Schlange (voice)
  21. 2015Potato Salad: Don't Ask!Film: Frau Wilkens
  22. 2015Tough LoveFilm: Andys Mutter
  23. 2015Bettys DiagnoseSeries: Thea Gründler (1 episode)
  24. 2014Vergrabene StimmenFilm: Magda
  25. 2013PlasticFilm: Mother
  26. 2013HeldtSeries: Doris Kloppke (2 episodes)
  27. 2012Cloud AtlasFilm: Axwoman
  28. 2012ZettlFilm: Swetlana
  29. 2011GegengeradeFilm: Lise / Magnus Mutter
  30. 2010C.i.S.: Chaoten im SondereinsatzFilm: Walter
  31. 2010Der letzte BulleSeries: Rita Fiedler (1 episode)
  32. 2010Lotta & ...Series: Schwester Klenze (1 episode)
  33. 2009SOKO StuttgartSeries: Kerstin Kreilinger, Nadja Norten (1 episode)
  34. 2008Plötzlich Papa - Einspruch abgelehnt!Series: Elli Raschke (13 episodes)
  35. 2008Putzfrau UndercoverFilm: Petra Borchert
  36. 2008Nothing Else MattersFilm: Fiona
  37. 2008Spiel mir das Lied und du bist tot!Film: Ma. St. John
  38. 2008African RaceFilm: Mara
  39. 2007Crazy Race 3 - Sie knacken jedes SchlossFilm: Kara Moreni
  40. 2007Hamburg DocklandSeries: Susanne Hagen (1 episode)
  41. 2006Die ProSieben MärchenstundeSeries: Mutter Agathe (1 episode)
  42. 2005Max and Moritz ReloadedFilm: Mutter Rita Reischke
  43. 2004Crazy Race 2 - Warum die Mauer wirklich fielFilm: Olga
  44. 2004Shark Attack in the MediterraneanFilm: Dr. Verena Brandauer
  45. 2004SchillerstraßeSeries: Katy Karrenbauer (1 episode)
  46. 2004Ein krasser DealFilm: Ms. Bruchmüller
  47. 2003SOKO KölnSeries: Annemarie Zebralla (1 episode)
  48. 2003Crazy RaceFilm: Camperin
  49. 2002Grains and DogSeries: Gerda Schmidt (1 episode)
  50. 2002Like RabbitsFilm: Gudrun
  51. 2002TodeslustFilm: Katharina Hubermann
  52. 2002Pest - Die RückkehrFilm
  53. 2001Love Letters - Liebe per NachnahmeFilm: Rita Adler
  54. 2000Der Puma - Kämpfer mit HerzSeries: Ringerin (1 episode)
  55. 2000AnkeSeries: Cutterin Alex (2 episodes)
  56. 1999Late ShowFilm: Photographer Nowak
  57. 1997Dr. Sommerfeld - Neues vom BülowbogenSeries: Corinna Lange (1 episode)
  58. 1997Hinter Gittern - Der FrauenknastSeries: Christine Walter (405 episodes)
  59. 1997NikolaSeries: Frau Ahrendt (1 episode)
  60. 1997The First SemesterFilm
  61. 1997Alphateam – Die Lebensretter im OPSeries: Sophie Talon (1 episode)
  62. 1997Das AmtSeries: Ordensschwester (1 episode)
  63. 1996Mit einem Bein im GrabSeries: Sachbearbeiterin (1 episode)
  64. 1996SK-BabiesSeries: Chantal (1 episode)
  65. 1996Alarm for Cobra 11: The Motorway PoliceSeries: Patricia Braukmann (1 episode)
  66. 1995BalkoSeries: Eva Fischer, Gina Meinhardt, Kassandra Ziesche (1 episode)
  67. 1994Doppelter EinsatzSeries: Martina Mergentheim (1 episode)
  68. 1994Die WacheSeries: Tochter Leiser, Helga Brosche (1 episode)
  69. 1992German Fried MovieFilm: Moderatorin

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