Despite the challenging moments, Marie-Luise Marjan celebrates her 85th birthday with optimism.
Marie-Luise Marjan Celebrates 85th Birthday Amid Health Challenges
Marie-Luise Marjan, the acclaimed German actress best known for her long-standing role as "Mother Beimer" in the ARD television series Lindenstraße, will turn 85 on August 9, 2023. However, her recent years have been marked by health challenges and a quieter pace.
In June 2024, Marjan suffered a hip fracture in a fall. Since then, she has undergone five operations and continues to use a rollator or a stick for mobility. Despite these setbacks, she remains active and is planning to celebrate her 85th birthday with 85 guests.
Born on August 9, 1940, in Hattingen, Marjan began her acting career after graduating from the State Music Academy in Hamburg. She worked on theater stages for about 20 years before transitioning to film and television. Her versatility as an actress is evident in her over 25 mother roles, including her iconic portrayal of Helga Beimer in Lindenstraße for 35 years.
Marie-Luise Marjan's personal life has also had its share of ups and downs. She lost her long-time partner in 2021 and still misses him deeply. A significant moment in her life came in 2007 when she finally got to know her half-brother through family research with a TV show.
In her leisure time, Marjan enjoys giving readings and being on stage. She is also a regular viewer of news programs, expressing concern about the world situation. Her love for the arts extends to old American films, which she finds disruptive in their poor synchronization and fast speaking style in newer productions.
Marie-Luise Marjan moved to Bonn, Germany, two years ago and resides in the former diplomat quarter of Bad Godesberg. She still maintains close contact with some actors and team members from Lindenstraße. As for her current projects, there have been no major announcements since the final episode of Lindenstraße aired in 2020.
As we approach her 85th birthday, Marie-Luise Marjan continues to inspire with her resilience and love for her craft. Her legacy as "Mother Beimer" in Lindenstraße will undoubtedly live on in the hearts of her fans.
Despite her health challenges, Marie-Luise Marjan is still planning to celebrate her 85th birthday with 85 guests, showing that even amid adversity, entertainment and celebration continue to be important aspects of her life. As a celebrated actress, Marjan's love for the arts extends beyond her career, with a particular fondness for old American films and give-readings.
