Ursula Werner

Biography

Ursula Werner grew up in Berlin-Prenzlauer Berg and began her career as a carpenter's apprentice before studying at the State Drama School in Berlin. She established herself on the stages of Landestheater Halle an der Saale, Berlin cabaret Die Distel, and Maxim Gorki Theater, where she was a permanent member from 1974 to 2009. Werner received critical acclaim for her lead role in Andreas Dresen's 2008 film Wolke 9, earning the 2009 German Film Award for Best Female Leading Role.