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Ingrid Caven
Acting
Born: August 3, 1938
Saarbrücken, Germany
Biography
Ingrid Caven was born on August 3, 1938 in Saarbrücken, Germany as Ingrid Schmidt. She is best known for her roles in several films directed by her husband, Rainer Werner Fassbinder, including Love Is Colder Than Death (1969), Why Does Herr R. Run Amok? (1970), and The American Soldier (1970). She continued to appear in Fassbinder's films after their 1972 divorce until his death in 1982.
Known For

Suspiria
as Miss Vendegast

Playing with Fire
as The servant of the brothel

My Little Loves
as Mother

Fox and His Friends
as Singer in Bar

Despair
as Hotel Manager

35 Shots of Rum
as Joséphine's German Aunt

The Merchant of Four Seasons
as Hans's great love

Nea
as Anne

Why Does Herr R. Run Amok?
as Neighbor

Martha
as Ilse