Katy Karrenbauer
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Katy Karrenbauer (born December 31, 1962, in Duisburg) is a German actress, voice-over artist, singer, and author. She rose to widespread public prominence through her role as Christine "Walter" in the television series *Hinter Gittern – Der Frauenknast*. Her acting career initially began in the theater—including at the Urania Theater in Cologne—as well as on various stages throughout Germany. She made her on-screen debut in 1994, playing the paramedic Karo Kaiser in the RTL series *Notaufnahme*. This was followed by numerous guest appearances in series such as *Verbotene Liebe*, *Balko*, *Die Wache*, and *Nikola*. Karrenbauer achieved her breakthrough in 1997 with her role as Christine Walter in *Hinter Gittern – Der Frauenknast*, a character she portrayed across a total of 16 seasons, continuing until 2007. For her performance, she was nominated for the German Television Award in 1999. In addition to numerous television films, she also appeared in feature film productions such as *7 Zwerge – Der Wald ist nicht genug*, *Zettl*, and *Cloud Atlas*. Furthermore, she collaborated on several occasions with director Rosa von Praunheim, including on the films *Härte* and *Darkroom – Tödliche Tropfen*. Karrenbauer also remained active on the theater and musical stages, appearing in productions such as the Karl May Festivals in Elspe and Bad Segeberg. Moreover, she works as a voice-over artist, lending her voice to projects such as the series *Glee*.
Known for
Credits
Cloud Atlas (2012)
as Axwoman
Berlin, I Love You (2019)
as Head of Operations
Vielmachglas (2018)
as Rosa
Shark Attack in the Mediterranean (2004)
as Dr. Verena Brandauer
Magnificent Times (2018)
as Domina
Tod meiner Jugend (2026)
as Erika Meier
Steal Her Breath (2024)
as Bernie
Darkroom (2019)
as Staatsanwältin
The White Snake (2015)
as Weiße Schlange (voice)
Crazy Race (2003)
as Camperin
Under ConTroll (2019)
as Helga Wolf
Crazy Race 2 - Warum die Mauer wirklich fiel (2004)
as Olga
Max and Moritz Reloaded (2005)
as Mutter Rita Reischke
Love Letters - Liebe per Nachnahme (2001)
as Rita Adler
African Race (2008)
as Mara
Gegengerade (2011)
as Lise / Magnus Mutter
German Fried Movie (1992)
as Moderatorin
Late Show (1999)
as Photographer Nowak
The First Semester (1997)
Actor
Die Passion (2022)
as Self
Satanic Sow (2025)
as Katy
Tough Love (2015)
as Andys Mutter
Potato Salad: Don't Ask! (2015)
as Frau Wilkens
Zettl (2012)
as Swetlana
Putzfrau Undercover (2008)
as Petra Borchert
Pest - Die Rückkehr (2002)
Actor
Like Rabbits (2002)
as Gudrun
Nothing Else Matters (2008)
as Fiona
Stand up! Was bleibt, wenn alles weg ist (2022)
as Marta
Ein krasser Deal (2004)
as Ms. Bruchmüller
Das Joshua-Profil (2018)
as Frau Pfeiffer
Crazy Race 3 - Sie knacken jedes Schloss (2007)
as Kara Moreni
Vergrabene Stimmen (2014)
as Magda
Phantomschmerz (2018)
as Weingarten
Sommermärchen (2017)
as Dr. Dorothea Lehberger
Todeslust (2002)
as Katharina Hubermann
Potato Salad 3: The Musical (2020)
as Frau Wilkens
Spiel mir das Lied und du bist tot! (2008)
as Ma. St. John
Plastic (2013)
as Mother
C.i.S.: Chaoten im Sondereinsatz (2010)
as Walter