Elga Andersen
ActingAbout Elga Andersen
Elga Andersen (née Helga Hymen or Hymmen) (2 February 1935 – 7 December 1994) was a German actress and singer. She starred in more than one dozen French films in the 1950s and 1960s and also debuted as a recording artist in the 1950s.
Elga Andersen Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Elga Andersen reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 29 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Elga Andersen's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 17% of Elga Andersen's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Elevator to the Gallows, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Elga Andersen Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Elga Andersen's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Elga Andersen has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Girls Who Like Girls | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Serpent | Kate Cross | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Why | Ingrid | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Cross Current | Monica Breda | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Le Mans | Lisa Belgetti | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Sex-Power | Lorelei | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Guerilla Hellcats | Singrid | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Run, Psycho, Run | Claire / Ann | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | Johnny Colt | Caroline Williams | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Battle of the Mods | Sonia | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Coast of Skeletons | Elisabeth von Koltze | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | They're Too Much | Inge Möbius | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | Coffin from Hong Kong | Stella | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | A Global Affair | Yvette | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | Your Turn, Darling | Valérie Pontiac /Montana | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Empire of Night | Widow | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Empire of Night | Geneviève Balkis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Eye of the Monocle | Erika Murger | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Le Scorpion | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | To Die of Love | Karin, Secretary | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Black Monocle | Martha / Erika Murger | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Pioneers | Elga | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | So ein Millionär hat's schwer | Alice Sorel | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Ist Mama nicht fabelhaft? | Evelyn | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Solang' die Sterne glüh'n | Doris Hoff | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Elevator to the Gallows | Frieda Bencker | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Bonjour Tristesse | Denise | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Girl Merchants | (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Twilight Girls | Hélène | Flop | Similar → |
Elga Andersen - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Elga Andersen?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Elga Andersen is "Elevator to the Gallows" with a rating of 7.6/10.
How many movies has Elga Andersen acted in?
Elga Andersen has been featured in at least 29 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Elga Andersen?
Other notable films include "The Battle of the Mods", "Why", and "Le Mans".