Corinna Harfouch (German: [koˈʁɪna haʁˈfʊx] ; née Meffert; born 16 October 1954) is a German actress.
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Early life and education
Harfouch was born in Suhl, East Germany, the daughter of the teacher Wolfgang Meffert and his wife Marianne (née Kleber). She worked as a nurse and studied acting at the National Theatre School in Berlin from 1978 to 1981.
Career
In 1994, Harfouch was a member of the jury at the 44th Berlin International Film Festival, chaired by Jeremy Thomas.
After a few guest roles in the Tatort crime series, Harfouch became part of the permanent cast in 2023, succeeding Meret Becker on the series' Berlin team.
Personal life
Harfouch's first husband was a Lebanese computer scientist named Nabil Harfouch, with whom she has one daughter. From 1985 to 2007, she was married to Michael Gwisdek, with whom she has two sons, musician Johannes Gwisdek and actor Robert Gwisdek.
Recognition
1993 – 43rd Berlin International Film Festival: Berlinale Camera
1996 – Bavarian Film Awards, Best Actress
2007 – Golden Goblet of the Shanghai International Film Festival, Best Actress (for According to the Plan)
2015 – Theaterpreis Berlin
2019 – Crystal Globe, Best Actress (for Lara)
2024 – German Film Award, Best Actress (for Dying)