Renate Wilson (born Renate Fischer, 20 April 1930 – 7 December 2008) was a social and medical historian and former German film actress.
Acting career She appeared in seven films from 1949 to 1957.
Filmography Year Title Role Notes1949The Beaver CoatHausdame1950Der Kahn der fröhlichen LeuteKäthe1950The Merry Wives of WindsorFrau des Baders Uncredited1951Der UntertanGuste Daimchen1953ChristinaMädchen auf Dorffest1954Der FroschkönigBadefrau Marie1955CinderellaStiefschwester1957The Goose GirlMalice – Kammermädchen(final film role)
Career in history In the 1960s, Wilson moved to the United States. She was a Fulbright fellow at Johns Hopkins University and went on to obtain a PhD in history from the University of Maryland in 1988. She became known for her work on the influence of German emigrants on medicine and pharmacy in the United States.
Death and legacy Wilson died on 7 December 2008.
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