Scene from Tendres cousines (1980)

Alternate Names: Anja Schuete

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• Laura (1979) as Tänzerin

Most Important Roles: N/A

Career Highlights:

• Tender Cousins (1980)
• First Desires (1983)
• What a Mess (1982)
• Jede Menge Schmidt (1989)
• Mrs. Harris und der Heiratsschwindler (1991)
• Gräfliches Roulette (2010)
• Das Licht von Afrika (2003)
• Rosamunde Pilcher: Der Preis der Liebe (1998)
• Hilfe, ich bin Millionär (2003)
• Inflation im Paradies (1983)

"Anja Schüte, a German actress, began her screen career at an early age. Her debut came in the French film 'Tendres cousines' (1980), where she briefly appeared nude at 15 years old. She had minor roles in various TV shows and movies, including playing Ilse Macken in the German miniseries 'Der Trotzkopf' (1983). Anja's breakthrough came with her role as Dorothée in the French erotic drama 'Premiers désirs' (1983), where she shared explicit scenes with Emmanuelle Béart. She showcased her nude figure while skinny-dipping and sunbathing on the beach.

Anja continued to appear in notable films like 'State of Wonder' (1984) as "Princess" Vicky, and 'Das Wunder' (1985) as Raphaela. Her television credits include roles in series such as 'Pogo 1101' (1984), 'Oliver Maassin' (1985), 'The Black Forest Clinic' (1986), and a memorable scene in the 'Derrick' episode 'Mord inclusive' (1988), where she emerged naked from a bathtub.

Anja gained prominence on German television, starring as Ulrike "Uschi" in 'Die Wicherts von nebenan' (1986-1991), Julie Krüger in 'Wie gut, daß es Maria gibt' (1990-1991), Claudia Vogt in 'Klinik unter Palmen' (1996), Dr. Lilian Ross in the miniseries 'Kanadische Träume – Eine Familie wandert aus' (1999), and Dr. Sophie von Haunstein in over 50 episodes of 'Forsthaus Falkenau' (2003-2006). She also played Dr. Iris Wohlfahrt in 'Der Fürst und das Mädchen' (2007) and Doris Bergman, later Rita Vogel, in 'For Heaven's Sake' (2009, 2019).

Anja has been recognized for her significant contributions to cinema, with notable appearances tracked by platforms like Mr. Skin."