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Simone Rethel
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Simone Rethel in 2013.
Born (1949-06-15) 15 June 1949 (age 76)
Herrsching am Ammersee, Bavaria
Nationality German
Occupation Actress
Years active 1965–present

Simone Rethel-Heesters was born on June 15, 1949, in Herrsching am Ammersee, Bavaria, Germany. She is a talented German actress and writer.

About Simone Rethel's Life

Early Life and Family

Simone Rethel comes from a family of artists and designers. Her father, Alfred Rethel, was a painter and designer. Her grandfather, Walter Rethel, was an aircraft designer. She is also related to the famous historical painter Otto Rethel.

Starting Her Acting Career

Simone began acting when she was still a student in 1965. She played the main character in the film Die fromme Helene [de]. In this movie, she worked alongside well-known actors like Theo Lingen.

After finishing school, Simone took acting lessons. She made her first stage appearance in 1966. This was in a play called Die Freier in Munich. A director named Axel von Ambesser discovered her. He helped her get many roles in plays and on television.

Famous TV Roles

Simone Rethel often performed in popular plays, which are sometimes called boulevard theatre. She also appeared in many famous German TV shows. Some of these include Der Kommissar, Derrick, and The Old Fox. She also had roles in Schöne Ferien and Diese Drombuschs.

From 1992 until 2011, Simone Rethel was married to actor Johannes Heesters.

Her Work as an Author and Advocate

Besides acting, Simone Rethel is also a painter and a photographer. Since 2005, she has been an ambassador for "Altern in Würde," which means "Aging with Dignity." In this role, she helps people learn more about Alzheimer's disease.

In 2010, she published a book called Sag nie, du bist zu alt. This title means "Never Say You Are Too Old." In her book, she talks about how society sometimes sees getting older in a negative way. She wants to help change these ideas.

Simone Rethel's TV Shows and Movies

  • 1965: Die fromme Helene [de]
  • 1969: Junger Herr auf altem Hof (TV series, 13 episodes)
  • 1971: Der erste Frühlingstag (TV film)
  • 1971: Der Kommissar: Der Moormörder (TV)
  • 1972: Der Kommissar: Tod eines Schulmädchens (TV)
  • 1972: À la guerre comme à la guerre [fr]
  • 1973: Der Lord von Barmbeck [de]
  • 1973: Der Komödienstadel: Kleine Welt (TV)
  • 1973: Der Kommissar: Der Tod von Karin W. (TV)
  • 1974: Der Kommissar: Mit den Augen eines Mörders (TV)
  • 1974: Die schöne Helena (TV film)
  • 1977: Es muß nicht immer Kaviar sein (TV series)
  • 1977: Tatort: Drei Schlingen (TV)
  • 1977: The Old Fox: Konkurs (TV)
  • 1978: Das Geld liegt auf der Bank (TV film)
  • 1978: The Pentecost Outing [de]
  • 1979: The Old Fox: Neue Sachlichkeit (TV)
  • 1983: Omelette Surprise (TV film)
  • 1983: Der Trauschein (TV film)
  • 1983: Die violette Mütze (TV film)
  • 1983: Derrick – Die Schrecken der Nacht (TV)
  • 1985: Schöne Ferien [de] (TV series, 5 episodes)
  • 1985–1986: Polizeiinspektion 1 (TV series, 2 episodes)
  • 1992–1993: Diese Drombuschs (TV series, 9 episodes)
  • 1992: Chéri, mein Mann kommt! (TV film)
  • 1993: Glückliche Reise: Neuseeland (TV)
  • 1994: Der Heiratsvermittler (TV film)
  • 1994–1996: Immer wieder Sonntag (TV series)
  • 1994: Drei zum Verlieben (TV)
  • 1995: Der Mond scheint auch für Untermieter (TV)
  • 1995: Zwei alte Hasen (TV)
  • 1996: Ein gesegnetes Alter (TV film)
  • 1996: Rosamunde Pilcher: Schneesturm im Frühling (TV)
  • 1996: Im Namen des Gesetzes: Das Heim (TV)
  • 1997: Entre terre et mer [fr] (TV miniseries)
  • 1999: Theater: Momo (TV film)
  • 1999: Stubbe – Von Fall zu Fall: Die Seherin (TV)
  • 1999: Das Amt: Späte Liebe (TV)
  • 2000: Fast ein Gentleman: Der Gockl (TV)
  • 2003: In aller Freundschaft: Zurück ins Leben (TV)
  • 2008: Wege zum Glück (1 episode)
  • 2012: Die Garmisch-Cops: Badeschaum für einen Toten (TV)
  • 2016: Die Rosenheim-Cops: Schönheit hat ihren Preis (TV)
  • 2016: Schwarzach 23 und die Jagd nach dem Mordsfinger (TV film)
  • 2017: SOKO München: Altweibersommer (TV)
  • 2017: Sturm der Liebe (TV series)
  • 2019: Stuttgart Homicide: Kaffeefahrt (TV)
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