Barbara Valentin
Barbara Valentin (born Ursula Ledersteger; 15 December 1940 – 22 February 2002) was an Austrian actress and daughter of film architect Hans Ledersteger and actress Irmgard Alberti. Rainer Werner Fassbinder cast her prominently in his films after she had previously acted in somewhat controversial roles.
Barbara Valentin filmography
Who is Barbara Valentin?+
Born Ursula Ledersteger, she was an influential Austrian actress and a central figure in the Rainer Werner Fassbinder acting ensemble.
What is Barbara Valentin known for?+
She is recognized for her performances in New German Cinema classics such as Ali: Fear Eats the Soul, Fox and His Friends, and Martha.
Which films define her career?+
Her career is defined by her shift from 1950s horror and exploitation films to the auteur-driven works of Fassbinder in the 1970s and 1980s. Full filmography on Mood.












































