★ 7.7 
Acting
Marlene Schmidt
Marlene Schmidt is best known for Shoebox Zoo. Marlene Schmidt was born on September 7, 1934. Marlene Schmidt is 92 years old (born September 7, 1934).
- Born
- September 7, 1934 (92 years old)
- Place of birth
- Breslau, Germany
Biography
Fled East Germany in 1960 to live in Stuttgart and work as an electronics engineer. Soon after, she entered a beauty contest on a whim and ended up winning the title of Miss Germany. That led to being crowned Miss Universe in 1961. She married actor Ty Hardin in 1962, but the marriage only lasted 3 years. In 1969, she married Iraqi-born filmmaker Howard Avedis. Their partnership resulted in numerous drive-in hits and cult classics, including The Stepmother (1972), The Teacher (1974) and Mortuary (1983). Marlene always produced, sometimes wrote and usually appeared in supporting roles in these productions.
Known for
★ 7.7 Filmography
- 2004Shoebox ZooLine Producer
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Marlene Schmidt been in?
Marlene Schmidt is best known for Shoebox Zoo.
When was Marlene Schmidt born?
Marlene Schmidt was born on September 7, 1934. (Breslau, Germany)
How old is Marlene Schmidt?
Marlene Schmidt is 92 years old (born September 7, 1934).
Updated: October 30, 2026 ·