Iris Berben

Personal context

Summary

Iris Berben is a German actor known for the long-running crime series Rosa Roth, comedy and drama roles, and films addressing German history, the Holocaust, and social divisions. Her public engagement spans decades: she has supported the anti-racism group Gesicht Zeigen!, served on the German AIDS Foundation’s board of trustees, spoken against antisemitism and right-wing extremism, and publicly supported the SPD. She has also spoken about women’s rights and the need for more varied roles for older women. No public record of queer advocacy or a DEI role is established.