Ingrid Steeger

Ingrid Steeger (; 1 April 1947 – 22 December 2023) was a German actress and comedian. From 1966 to 2006 she appeared in around 100 films and television productions.

Life and career Steeger was born in Berlin on 1 April 1947. She worked as a comedian and actress in Germany. After she was discovered as a secretary for modeling she became famous in her role as Gaby Klimbim in Michael Pfleghar's 1973-1979 comedy TV show in the 1970s. She made the transition from soft porn actress to comedian.

Ingrid Steeger was committed to animal welfare, supported a Chiemgau animal sanctuary for animal veterans and an association for the repatriation of lost dogs. She also liked to help the mentally disabled, children with AIDS and the homeless. Steeger was buried on 17 January in the Stahnsdorfer Südwestkirchhof near Berlin, according to her wish, under a tree.

Filmography

1966: Living It Up 1968: The Gorilla of Soho 1969: 1970: Die liebestollen Baronessen 1970: 1971: The Body in the Thames 1971: 1971: 1971: 1971: Ehemänner-Report 1971: Die goldene Banane von Bad Porno 1971: 1971: Sonne, Sylt und kesse Krabben (Nackte Liebe im heißen Sand) 1971: The Night Driver 1972: Bed Hostesses 1972: 1972: Bettkarriere 1972: The Young Seducers 2 1972: Hochzeitsnacht-Report 1972: Mädchen, die nach München kommen 1972: Massagesalon der jungen Mädchen 1972: Schulmädchen-Report 4 – Was Eltern oft verzweifeln läßt 1972: Nurse Report 1972: The Calendar Girls 1973: Housewives on the Job (Hausfrauenreport international) 1973: Love in 3-D (Liebe in drei Dimensionen) 1973: Der Kommissar (TV series): "Das Komplott" 1973: Schulmädchen-Report 5 – Was Eltern wirklich wissen sollten 1973: Junge Mädchen mögens heiß, Hausfrauen noch heißer (Mädchen komm, die Liebe juckt) 1973: Der Liebesmarkt 1974: Ein langer Ritt nach Eden 1973–1979: (TV series, 29 episodes) 1974: Three Men in the Snow 1974: (TV series): "Maulhelden" 1975: Derrick (TV series): "Hoffmanns Höllenfahrt" 1978: Zwei himmlische Töchter (TV miniseries) 1980: Susi (TV miniseries, 6 episodes) 1985: Andre Handles Them All 1985: Glücklich geschieden (TV, as voice of Robert Atzorn's dog) 1986: Warten auf Hugo 1987: Derrick (TV series): "Absoluter Wahnsinn" 1988: (TV miniseries) 1990: (TV series) 1990: Pension Corona (TV series) 1993: (TV miniseries) 1995: Zwei alte Hasen (TV series): "Grandhotel" 1995: Corinna (TV series): "Der Quacksalber" 1996: Rosamunde Pilcher – Eine besondere Liebe (TV film) 1996: Großstadtrevier (TV series): "Der blonde Engel" 1999–2001: Freunde fürs Leben (TV series, 12 episodes) 1999: Die blaue Kanone (TV film) 1999: Ein Fall für zwei (TV series): "Blutige Noten" 2000: 2003: Die Anrheiner (TV series): "Beste Freunde" 2000: SOKO 5113 (TV series): "Leichte Beute" 2002: Klinikum Berlin Mitte (TV series): "Die grüne Fee" 2002: Gute Zeiten, schlechte Zeiten (TV series, 2 episodes) 2003: Bewegte Männer (TV series): "Die Nacht vor der Hochzeit" 2004: Edel & Starck (TV series): "Eine Landpartie" 2004: Unser Charly (TV series): "Charly und die Zebrafrau" 2004: (TV film) 2006: Goldene Zeiten

Awards

1975: Bravo Otto in Bronze for TV star 1976: Bravo Otto in Silver 1976: Goldene Kamera by TV magazine Hörzu 1977: Bravo Otto in silver 1978: Bravo Otto in gold 1990: Bambi 2003: German Comedy Awards