Gisela Werbisek

Biography

Gisela Werbezirk, an Austrian-Hungarian actress, was a prominent stage performer across Europe, particularly in Vienna and Berlin, where she was compared to stage actress Marie Dressler. She fled to America in 1938 as a Jewish refugee and later appeared on Broadway before landing minor roles in Hollywood films. Werbezirk's career spanned over 35 years, leaving a lasting legacy in the world of theater. She passed away in 1956 due to kidney failure.