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Simone Rethel
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Simone Rethel in 2019.
Born (1949-06-15) 15 June 1949 (age 76)
Herrsching am Ammersee, Bavaria
Nationality German
Occupation Actress
Years active 1965–present

Simone Rethel-Heesters is a German actress and writer. She was born on June 15, 1949, in Herrsching am Ammersee, Bavaria. She has had a long career in acting, starting in the mid-1960s.

About Simone Rethel

Simone Rethel comes from a family of artists and designers. Her father, Alfred Rethel, was a painter and designer. Her grandfather, Walter Rethel, was famous for designing aircraft.

Her Acting Career

Simone began acting when she was still a student in 1965. She played a main role in the film Die fromme Helene. After finishing school, she took acting lessons. She made her first stage appearance in 1966 in Munich.

She often acted in popular plays known as "boulevard theatre." She also appeared in many well-known German television series. Some of these include Der Kommissar, Derrick, and The Old Fox.

Her Personal Life

Simone Rethel was married to the actor Johannes Heesters. They were married from 1992 until his passing in 2011.

Other Talents and Work

Besides acting, Simone Rethel is also a talented painter and photographer. She uses her art to express herself.

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. She also works to change how society views older people. In 2010, she wrote a book called Sag nie, du bist zu alt (Never Say You Are Too Old). In her book, she talks about the importance of having a positive view on aging.

Selected Film and TV Appearances

Simone Rethel has appeared in many films and television shows throughout her career. Here are a few examples:

  • 1965: Die fromme Helene (Film)
  • 1971: Der Kommissar: Der Moormörder (TV series episode)
  • 1977: Tatort: Drei Schlingen (TV series episode)
  • 1985: Schöne Ferien (TV series)
  • 1992–1993: Diese Drombuschs (TV series)
  • 1996: Rosamunde Pilcher: Schneesturm im Frühling (TV film)
  • 2016: Die Rosenheim-Cops: Schönheit hat ihren Preis (TV series episode)
  • 2017: Sturm der Liebe (TV series)
  • 2019: Stuttgart Homicide: Kaffeefahrt (TV series episode)
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