Blandine Ebinger 1899 – 1993

Biography

Blandine Ebinger was born on November 4, 1899, in Zehlendorf, Berlin, during a transformative period in German culture. She would go on to become a celebrated cabaret singer and actress, establishing herself as a distinctive voice in Berlin’s vibrant entertainment scene. Her career spanned decades, encompassing performances in music, theater, and cabaret—the popular form of intimate, often provocative entertainment that flourished in early twentieth-century Germany.

Throughout her life, Ebinger contributed significantly to German cultural life, bringing her talents to stages across Berlin. She passed away on December 25, 1993, at the age of ninety-four, having lived through nearly a century of dramatic historical change in Germany. Her long life witnessed the rise and fall of empires, wars, and the complete transformation of her beloved Berlin.

Blandine Ebinger was laid to rest at Waldfriedhof Dahlem in the Steglitz-Zehlendorf district, near her birthplace. She left behind a legacy as an artist who helped define Berlin’s cultural identity during one of its most dynamic eras.