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Famous German stage and cinema actress Margot Elfriede Trooger was born on June 2, 1923, and she passed away on April 24, 1994.
She quit her work as a management secretary in Innsbruck to follow her passion for acting, which marked a key turning point in her journey into the world of entertainment.
Early Life
Margot Trooger was the daughter of haulage contractor Alfred Trooger and Hedwig Trooger. She was born on June 2, 1923, in Rositz, Germany. She first went to a lyceum as part of her upbringing, then to a commercial school. She quit her work as a management secretary in Innsbruck to follow her passion for acting, which marked a key turning point in her journey into the world of entertainment. She participated in a theatre program in Munich in 1945 and developed her skills there under the tutelage of eminent teachers including Eva Fiebig, Siegfried Süßenguth, and Ernst Fritz Fürbringer.
Career
In 1946, Margot Trooger had her theatrical debut in Bamberg, Germany, playing an actress in Hugo von Hofmannsthal’s play “The Gate and the Death.” This signaled the start of a career that would include work in both the theater and the film business.
Margot Trooger undertook several theatrical engagements around Germany throughout the years. She displayed her acting talent by performing at famous locations. She performed in parts at the Bremen Kammerspiele (1947), Stuttgart (1948), Baden-Baden Little Theater (1950–1952), and Wuppertal Theaters (1952–1953). She joined the Deutsches Schauspielhaus in Hamburg in 1954, expanding her performing resume. Following the birth of her daughter in 1955, she briefly paused her career.
The excellent acting career of Margot Trooger spread beyond Germany. She appeared on stage in several prestigious theaters, including the Schiller Theater and Schlosspark Theater in Berlin, the Bavarian State Theater in Munich, the Munich Kammerspiele, the Schauspielhaus Zurich, and the Vienna Burgtheater. Her commitment to her profession earned her performances at several theatrical festivals, tours abroad, and major occasions like the 1958 Brussels World Exhibition.
With a focus on television dramas, Margot Trooger’s cinematic career took off in 1959. She immediately became a well-known actress in German television because of her excellent performances, such as her depiction of a terrified wife in “Gaslicht” with Dieter Borsche.
With her role in “The Neckerchief,” one of the most famous and exciting episodes of the Durbridge six-part series, Margot Trooger’s fame skyrocketed in 1962. Her portrayal of Marian Hastings, a mystery fashion salon owner, was crucial to the storyline. She gained the moniker “Street Sweeper” because of her character’s engagement in complex crime-solving, and the film’s popularity contributed to the broad awareness of her skill.
Personal Life
Margot Trooger was married to set designer Jörg Zimmermann; nevertheless, their union was eventually dissolved in divorce in 1964. She had a daughter named Sabina Trooger on April 10, 1955, as a result of her relationship with theatrical coworker Will Quadflieg. As well as acting, Sabina Trooger sought a career in voice acting.
What was Margot Trooger’s Cause of Death?
On April 24, 1994, she tragically passed away in her home in Mörlenbach at the age of 70. The cause of Margot Trooger’s death was fibroid lung.
