Alternate Names: Barbara Sukova

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• Women in New York (1977) as Crystal Allen

Most Important Roles:

• M. Butterfly (1993) as Jeanne Gallimard
• Voyager (1991) as Hannah
• Lola (1981) as Lola
• Salomea's Nose (2014) as Salomea (voice)
• The Sicilian (1987) as Camilla, Duchess of Crotone
• Europa (1991) as Katharina Hartmann
• Veronika Decides to Die (2009) as Mom
• A Birthday to Remember (2003) as Rosemarie
• Johnny Mnemonic (1995) as Anna Kalmann
• Air (2023) as Kathy Dassler

Career Highlights:

• M. Butterfly (1993)
• Voyager (1991)
• Lola (1981)
• Salomea's Nose (2014)
• The Sicilian (1987)
• Europa (1991)
• Veronika Decides to Die (2009)
• A Birthday to Remember (2003)
• Johnny Mnemonic (1995)
• Air (2023)

Awards:

• Won Adolf Grimme Award in Gold - Fiction/Entertainment (2006)
• Won Bavarian Film Award - Best Actress (Darstellerpreis) (2013)
• Won Bavarian Film Award - Best Actress (Darstellerpreis) (2010)
• Won Bavarian Film Award - Best Actress (Darstellerpreis) (1998)
• Won Best Actress (1986)
• Nominated for 1 César - Best Actress (Meilleure actrice) (2021)
• Nominated for 1 European Film Award - European Actress (2013)
• Nominated for 1 European Film Award - European Actress of the Year (1992)
• Nominated for 1 European Film Award - European Supporting Actress of the Year (1991)
• Won FFCC Award - Best Ensemble Cast (2003)
• Nominated for 1 Film Award in Gold - Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role (Beste darstellerische Leistung - Weibliche Nebenrolle) (2016)
• Won Film Award in Gold - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Beste darstellerische Leistung - Weibliche Hauptrolle) (2013)
• Nominated for 1 Film Award in Gold - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Beste darstellerische Leistung - Weibliche Hauptrolle) (1988)
• Won Film Award in Gold - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Beste darstellerische Leistung - Weibliche Hauptrolle) (1986)
• Won Film Award in Gold - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Beste darstellerische Leistung - Weibliche Hauptrolle) (1982)
• Won Best Actress (2008)
• Won CineMerit Award - Extraordinary Contributions to Motion Pictures as an Art Form (2023)
• Won Chaplin Shoe - Best Actress (Beste Darstellerin) (1981)
• Nominated for 1 Romy - Favorite Actress (Beliebteste Schauspielerin) (2013)
• Won Golden Phoenix - Best Actress (1981)