Uschi Glas
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Uschi Glas is a German film and television actress.
Born in Landau
, Bavaria, Glas started appearing in films in 1965. Her breakthrough role was that of Barbara in the unconventional 1968
movie Zur Sache, Schätzchen (Go for It, Baby), which captured the spirit of the times
in that it presented youthful protest against the German establishment
and hinted at the loosening of morals in the wake of the sexual revolution
. From then on, the tabloid
press would refer to Glas frequently as "Schätzchen".
In the late 60s and early 70s, Glas appeared in many slapstick
movies, notably in three films of the seven-part series (1967–72) Die Lümmel von der ersten Bank (The Brats on the Front Bench Row).
In the 1980s and 1990s Glas concentrated on her television work, appearing in a succession of TV series tailored to her person, playing, among other characters, a veterinarian
in Tierärztin Christine (1993), an energetic businesswoman in Anna Maria – Eine Frau geht ihren Weg
(Anna Maria – A Woman Does it Her Way, 1995–1996), and the ideal teacher in Sylvia – Eine Klasse für sich (Sylvia – A Class of her Own, 1998–2000). She also appeared in many feature-length made-for-TV movies. In total, Glas appeared in more than 75 film and TV productions.
Glas was married to the actor Bernhard Tewaag from 1981 until their divorce in 2003; they had three children. In 2005 Glas married the consultant Dieter Herrmann.
In 2004 Glas published a memoir
, Mit einem Lächeln (With a Smile).
Born in Landau
Landau an der Isar
Landau an der Isar is the second largest town in the Lower Bavarian district, or Landkreis, of Dingolfing-Landau, in the state of Bavaria, Germany. It lies on the river Isar. As of 2005, the population was around 12,950.-History:Landau was founded in 1224 by the Wittelsbach Duke Ludwig of Kelheim...
, Bavaria, Glas started appearing in films in 1965. Her breakthrough role was that of Barbara in the unconventional 1968
1968 in film
The year 1968 in film involved some significant events.-Events:* October 30 - The film The Lion in Winter, starring Katharine Hepburn, debuts.* November 1 - The MPAA's film rating system is introduced.-Top grossing films :- Awards :...
movie Zur Sache, Schätzchen (Go for It, Baby), which captured the spirit of the times
German student movement
The German student movement was a protest movement that took place during the late 1960s in West Germany. It was largely a reaction against the perceived authoritarianism and hypocrisy of the German government and other Western governments, and the poor living conditions of students...
in that it presented youthful protest against the German establishment
The Establishment
The Establishment is a term used to refer to a visible dominant group or elite that holds power or authority in a nation. The term suggests a closed social group which selects its own members...
and hinted at the loosening of morals in the wake of the sexual revolution
Sexual revolution
The sexual revolution was a social movement that challenged traditional codes of behavior related to sexuality and interpersonal relationships throughout the Western world from the 1960s into the 1980s...
. From then on, the tabloid
Tabloid journalism
Tabloid journalism tends to emphasize topics such as sensational crime stories, astrology, gossip columns about the personal lives of celebrities and sports stars, and junk food news...
press would refer to Glas frequently as "Schätzchen".
In the late 60s and early 70s, Glas appeared in many slapstick
Slapstick
Slapstick is a type of comedy involving exaggerated violence and activities which may exceed the boundaries of common sense.- Origins :The phrase comes from the batacchio or bataccio — called the 'slap stick' in English — a club-like object composed of two wooden slats used in Commedia dell'arte...
movies, notably in three films of the seven-part series (1967–72) Die Lümmel von der ersten Bank (The Brats on the Front Bench Row).
In the 1980s and 1990s Glas concentrated on her television work, appearing in a succession of TV series tailored to her person, playing, among other characters, a veterinarian
Veterinarian
A veterinary physician, colloquially called a vet, shortened from veterinarian or veterinary surgeon , is a professional who treats disease, disorder and injury in animals....
in Tierärztin Christine (1993), an energetic businesswoman in Anna Maria – Eine Frau geht ihren Weg
Anna Maria – Eine Frau geht ihren Weg
Anna Maria – Eine Frau geht ihren Weg was a German drama television series broadcast between 1994 and 1996 on Sat.1 in 29 episodes. Uschi Glas provided a summary by the series, and claimed to have written the screenplay...
(Anna Maria – A Woman Does it Her Way, 1995–1996), and the ideal teacher in Sylvia – Eine Klasse für sich (Sylvia – A Class of her Own, 1998–2000). She also appeared in many feature-length made-for-TV movies. In total, Glas appeared in more than 75 film and TV productions.
Glas was married to the actor Bernhard Tewaag from 1981 until their divorce in 2003; they had three children. In 2005 Glas married the consultant Dieter Herrmann.
In 2004 Glas published a memoir
Memoir
A memoir , is a literary genre, forming a subclass of autobiography – although the terms 'memoir' and 'autobiography' are almost interchangeable. Memoir is autobiographical writing, but not all autobiographical writing follows the criteria for memoir set out below...
, Mit einem Lächeln (With a Smile).
Selected filmography
- Die FeuerzangenbowleDie Feuerzangenbowle (1970 film)Die Feuerzangenbowle is a 1970 film based on the book of the same name. This version of was part of a number of 1970s movies concentrating on the theme of modernizing the school system. It was much less successful than its predecessors.-Cast:...
(1970) - Black BeautyBlack Beauty (1971 film)Black Beauty is a 1971 British drama film, based on the Anna Sewell novel of the same name. This movie is the fourth feature film adaptation of Anna Sewell's story....
(1971) - Le Tueur (Killer, 1972)
- Der Kommissar, episode "Ein Mädchen nachts auf der Straße" (1973)
- DerrickDerrick (TV series)Derrick is a German TV series produced by Telenova Film und Fernsehproduktion in association with ZDF, ORF and SRG between 1974 and 1998 about Detective Chief Inspector Stephan Derrick and his loyal assistant Inspector Harry Klein , who solve murder cases in Munich and surroundings Derrick is a...
, season 3, episode 3: "Angst" (1976) - WaldrauschWaldrausch (1977 film)Waldrausch is a 1977 German drama film directed by Horst Hächler and starring Uschi Glas, Alexander Stephan and Siegfried Rauch. A farmer tries to block the ambitious plans of an architect to build a new dam and flood a valley. It was based on the 1907 novel Waldrausch by Ludwig Ganghofer.-Main...
(1977)