German actress. Link to Wikipedia biography
German actress
Leuwerik Ruth was a German actress. She was one of the most popular German actresses of the 1950s and 1960s, and starred in over 100 films.
Ruth was born in Essen, Germany, and began her acting career in the theater. She made her film debut in 1949, and quickly became a star. She starred in a number of popular films, including "The Bridge" (1959), "The Captain of Köpenick" (1960), and "The Nun's Story" (1959).
Ruth was also a successful stage actress, and appeared in a number of productions in Germany and Austria. She was also a singer, and released several albums.
Ruth was married to the actor Horst Buchholz from 1952 to 1965. They had one child, a son named Christopher.
Ruth died in Munich, Germany, on Jan 12 2016, at the age of 91.