Cordula Trantow is a German actress and theatre director, born in Berlin on December 29, 1942. She achieved international fame at a young age for her role as Franziska in Bernhard Wicki's celebrated anti-war film *The Bridge* (*Die Brücke*, 1959). For her intense performance, she earned significant critical acclaim, including a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actress and the prestigious German Film Award (Filmband in Gold). Her career continued successfully in both cinema, with roles in films such as *The Castle* (*Das Schloß*, 1968), and in numerous television productions. In parallel, she developed an important and acclaimed career in theatre, where she established herself not only as a performer on major German-speaking stages but also as a respected director. Her long and versatile career has solidified her status as a respected figure in the German cultural landscape.