Katy Karrenbauer
Known for: Acting
Born: December 31, 1962
Place of birth: Duisburg, Germany
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*.
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Filmography
40 movies · 66 TV shows, newest first
NR
Tod meiner Jugend
2026
NR
Satanic Sow
2025
5.9
Steal Her Breath
2024
8.5
Das große Promi-Büßen
2022
4.0
Stand up! Was bleibt, wenn alles weg ist
2022
4.0
Die Passion
2022NR
#VOXStimme
2021NR
The Wheel - Das abgedrehte Promi-Quiz
2021
4.4
Potato Salad 3: The Musical
2020
6.6
Rookies
2020
4.8
Berlin, I Love You
2019
4.7
Under ConTroll
2019
5.4
Darkroom
2019
NR
Patchwork Gangsta
2019
4.9
Phantomschmerz
2018
5.8
Magnificent Times
2018
5.7
Das Joshua-Profil
2018
5.9
Vielmachglas
2018NR
Sommermärchen
2017NR
Tom Lehels Land der Träume
2016
6.9
Blockbustaz
2016
4.0
Never Too Late for Justice
2016
3.8
The White Snake
2015
2.7
Potato Salad: Don't Ask!
2015
7.6
Wer weiß denn sowas?
2015
5.9
Tough Love
2015
5.0
Bettys Diagnose
2015
8.0
Promi Big Brother - Die Late Night Show
2014
5.0
MDR um 4
2014
NR
Vergrabene Stimmen
2014NR
Promi undercover
2013
7.8
Die schlechtesten Filme aller Zeiten
2013
4.0
Plastic
2013
6.0
Promi Frauentausch
2013
6.5
Heldt
2013
6.9
Cloud Atlas
2012
4.5
Zettl
2012
3.7
Gegengerade
2011
5.9
C.i.S.: Chaoten im Sondereinsatz
2010
7.3
Der letzte Bulle
2010
4.8
Lotta & ...
2010
6.6
SOKO Stuttgart
2009
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Plötzlich Papa - Einspruch abgelehnt!
2008
3.9
Putzfrau Undercover
2008
4.7
Nothing Else Matters
2008NR
Auf der Harley durch Kalifornien
2008
3.5
Spiel mir das Lied und du bist tot!
2008
4.7
African Race
2008NR
Die Kocharena
2007NR
Das große Promi-Pilgern
2007
NR
ANNE WILL
2007NR
Entern oder Kentern
2007
7.8
Inas Nacht
2007
2.3
Crazy Race 3 - Sie knacken jedes Schloss
2007
6.0
Hamburg Dockland
2007
6.0
Das perfekte Promi-Dinner
2006NR
Die Promi-Küche – Kochspaß mit Dirk Bach
2006
7.7
Die ProSieben Märchenstunde
2006
2.8
Max and Moritz Reloaded
2005
4.1
Crazy Race 2 - Warum die Mauer wirklich fiel
20046.0
Domian: Der Promi-Talk
2004
3.7
Shark Attack in the Mediterranean
2004
8.3
Schillerstraße
20047.7
Sarah Kuttner – Die Show
2004
7.0
Ein krasser Deal
2004
3.8
Ich bin ein Star – Holt mich hier raus!
20047.0
ZIBB
2003
7.1
SOKO Köln
2003NR
Deutschlands beste Doppelgänger
2003
3.7
Crazy Race
2003
9.0
Grains and Dog
2002
6.3
Like Rabbits
20029.0
Todeslust
2002
4.3
Pest - Die Rückkehr
2002
8.0
Love Letters - Liebe per Nachnahme
20018.0
Blond am Freitag
2001
8.5
Der Puma - Kämpfer mit Herz
20008.0
Anke
20004.4
Volle Kanne
1999
6.2
TV total
1999
5.6
Late Show
19997.0
Millionär gesucht! - Die SKL Show
19986.0
Dr. Sommerfeld - Neues vom Bülowbogen
1997
4.8
Hinter Gittern - Der Frauenknast
1997
7.0
Nikola
1997
3.1
The First Semester
19979.0
Tietjen und Bommes
1997
6.0
Alphateam – Die Lebensretter im OP
1997
5.8
Das Amt
1997
NR
Mit einem Bein im Grab
1996
7.0
Zimmer frei!
1996
NR
SK-Babies
1996
6.6
Alarm for Cobra 11: The Motorway Police
1996
7.3
Die Harald Schmidt Show
1995NR
Versteckte Kamera
1995
6.2
Balko
1995
3.4
Doppelter Einsatz
19943.0
Die Wache
1994
3.0
German Fried Movie
1992
5.2
Riverboat
1992
4.7
DAS!
1991
9.0
Fort Boyard (Deutschland)
1990
4.7
Nachtcafé
1987
6.6
NDR Talk Show
1979
6.8
Kölner Treff
19767.2
3 nach 9
1974