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Irmgard Hermann (4 October 1942 – 26 May 2020) was a German actress. She worked in film, television, and the stage, appearing in over 160 film and television productions. She was discovered, without formal training, by Rainer Werner Fassbinder who cast her in many of his films.
Irm Hermann was a German actress, best known for her integral role in the New German Cinema movement and her prolific acting collaborations with director Rainer Werner Fassbinder.
She is best known for her performances in films such as The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant, Ali: Fear Eats the Soul, and the comedy Pappa ante Portas.
Her career was defined by dramatic, psychological roles in arthouse cinema, often exploring complex interpersonal dynamics, alongside later work in German television and comedic roles.
She is most famous for her long-standing creative partnership with Rainer Werner Fassbinder, appearing in over twenty of his productions.