Karin Schubert is a German actress who gained international recognition through her work in European cinema during the 1970s. She is from Hamburg, Germany, and began her entertainment career as a model before transitioning to acting.
After completing her administrative secretary diploma, Schubert initially worked as a model, appearing in various magazines and commercial advertisements, including campaigns for Peroni beer. Her modeling background led to opportunities in cinema, prompting her to relocate to Italy to pursue acting professionally. She made her film debut in 1968 with "Le MĂ©decin de Hambourg" directed by Rolf Olsen, marking the beginning of a career that would span multiple countries and genres.
Schubert's breakthrough came with significant roles in notable European productions, including the Spaghetti Western "Compañeros" (1970) and Gérard Oury's acclaimed French comedy "La folie des grandeurs" (1971). In the latter film, she portrayed the Queen of Spain opposite Louis de FunÚs and Yves Montand. Her early 1970s filmography expanded to include "Bluebeard" directed by Edward Dmytryk and Yves Boisset's "L'Attentat," both released in 1972.
Throughout the first decade of her career, Schubert established herself as a versatile performer in European cinema, dividing her time between Italian and German productions. Her career evolved significantly in the 1980s when she transitioned into adult cinema. Her work in mainstream European films during the 1970s demonstrated her ability to work across different cinematic traditions and languages, contributing to the international appeal of European genre filmmaking during that era.
Rose rosse per una squillo(1993)
live - die ZDF-talkshow(1987)as Self
Taste for Adventure; Fists of Fire(1975)as Self
Fan des années 70(2011)as La Reine
Saucy 70's Volume 2(2010)
Joe D'Amato Totally Uncut(1999)
