Gisela Uhlen (1919-2007) was a prominent German actress whose long film career began in the 1930s, quickly establishing her as an iconic face of UFA cinema.

Among her early notable performances were *Morgenrot* (1933) and, most notably, *Die goldene Stadt* (1942), for which she gained great popularity. She was known for her ability to embody complex and passionate characters: strong women, often tormented or femme fatales, capable of expressing intense emotions.

After the war, Uhlen continued to act in film, television, and theatre, spanning various eras of German cinema. She appeared in films such as *Der Herr vom anderen Stern* (1948) and *Das Erbe von Björndal* (1960), demonstrating remarkable versatility and a career spanning over six decades.