Ilse Zielstorff

Biography

Ilse Zielstorff was a German actress born on September 30, 1935, in Berlin. Her notable career highlights include her portrayal of Frau Wieck in the 1999 film "Gloomy Sunday." She also gained recognition for her role as Margot Honecker in Hans-Christoph Blumenberg's documentary "Deutschlandspiel," praised by critics for its nuanced performance. A longtime resident of Munich, Zielstorff was married to actor Rolf Schimpf from 1968 until her passing in May 2015.