Ursula Karven

Ursula Karven, previously Ursula Karven-Veres (born Ursula Ganzenmüller; 17 September 1964) is a German actress, writer, model and yoga instructor.

Career Karven made her big screen debut in 1984, at age 20, with the participation in film Ein irres Feeling, directed by Nikolai Müllerschön.

In 1986, she appeared for the first time on television in an episode of the thirteenth season of the television series Derrick, titled "The Eyewitness" (Der Augenzeuge). In 1989 she played in the television series Rivalen der Rennbahn, in which she plays the role of Jeannette.

In 1994 she participated in the television series Elbflorenz, in which she plays the role of Katja Böhling.

The following year she returned to cinema and was devoted to films such as criminal Impact. Later, in 2006, she was the star of the television series M.E.T.R.O. – Ein Team auf Leben und Tod, where she played the role of Katharina Hansen.

In 2012, at age 47, she posed for the cover of Playboy magazine.

The following year she starred in the TV movie Nicht mit mir, Liebling. In the film, directed by Thomas Nennstiel, the actress plays the role of Nina von der Heyden.

Personal life Ursula Ganzenmüller, later known by the stage name of Ursula Karven, was born in Ulm, Baden-Württemberg, on 17 September 1964. Karven lived with her family for a few years in Florida, United States, and later lived on the island of Mallorca, Spain.

She was married to James Veres and had three sons, Christopher (b. 1994), Daniel (b. 1996), and Liam Taj (b. 2003).

In June 2001 4-year-old Daniel Karven-Veres, drowned while attending a party at Mötley Crüe's drummer Tommy Lee's Malibu mansion in 2001. Karven and Veres sued Lee for $10 million, but a jury found Lee not guilty.

As well as acting, Karven markets her own line of baby products and a maternity clothing range called "Bellybutton". In 2010 she moved from Mallorca to Berlin.

Filmography

1982: 1984: Ein irres Feeling 1986–1992: Derrick (TV series, 3 episodes) 1988: Beule 1989: Rivalen der Rennbahn (TV series, 2 episodes) 1989–1990: Das Erbe der Guldenburgs (TV series, 5 episodes) 1990: (TV series, 7 episodes) 1990: (TV series) 1990: Fire, Ice and Dynamite 1990: Extralarge (Episode: "Moving Target") 1994: Elbflorenz (TV series) 1996: Hart to Hart: Harts in High Season (TV film) 1996: Tatort: Bei Auftritt Mord 1998: Rosamunde Pilcher (TV series, episode: "Dornen im Tal der Blumen") 1998: Ich schenk dir meinen Mann 1999: Liebe ist stärker als der Tod 2000: Feindliche Schwestern – Wenn aus Liebe Hass wird 2000: Autsch, du Fröhliche 2001: (TV series, episode: "Unsichtbare Gegner") 2001: Holiday Affair 2001: Balko (TV series, episode: "Für ein paar Dollar mehr") 2001: Der Club der grünen Witwen 2002: Vater braucht eine Frau 2002: Con Express 2002: Familie XXL 2003: Before I Say Goodbye 2003: Denninger – Der Mallorcakrimi (Episode: "Doppeltes Spiel") 2004: Die Kommissarin (TV series, episode: "Schwarze Lieben, roter Tod") 2005: Ein Fall für zwei (TV series, episode: "Juwelen") 2005: Tote leben länger 2005–2008: Tatort (TV series, 6 episodes) 2006: M.E.T.R.O. – Ein Team auf Leben und Tod (TV series, 10 episodes) 2008: Ein starkes Team (TV series, episode: "Freundinnen") 2008: Stille Post 2009: 2010: 2012: Nicht mit mir, Liebling 2012: Rendezvous in Malaysia 2012: Stuttgart Homicide (TV series, episode: "Um Haaresbreite") 2013: Hattinger und die kalte Hand – Ein Chiemseekrimi 2013: Wer liebt, lässt los 2013: Eine unbeliebte Frau 2014: 2014: Der Weg nach San Jose 2015: Katie Fforde: A Christmas Miracle in New York 2016: Katie Fforde: Why Did I Say Yes?