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Jenny Jugo

Born
Jun 14, 1904 · Aged 97
Died
Sep 30, 2001
Place of birth
Mürzzuschlag, Austria
Gender
Female
Movie credits
48
TV credits
1
Also known as (2)
  • Eugenie Walter
  • Женни Юго

Biography

Jenny Jugo (born Eugenie Walter; 14 June 1904 – 30 September 2001) was an Austrian actress. She appeared in more than fifty films between 1925 and 1950. She was placed under contract by the German studio UFA in 1924, but struggled in early dramatic roles. Towards the end of the silent era, she fared much better in comedies and this trend continued into the 1930s. She became known for her portrayal of bouncy, assertive characters. Many of her films during this period were directed by Erich Engel. She continued making films during the Nazi era until 1943, spending much of the rest of her time…