Acting
Katy Karrenbauer
Biography
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*.
Movies with Katy Karrenbauer
Cloud Atlas
2012
Vielmachglas
2018
Berlin, I Love You
2019
Tod meiner Jugend
2026
German Fried Movie
1992
Under ConTroll
2019
Shark Attack in the Mediterranean
2004
African Race
2008
Darkroom
2019
The First Semester
1997
Steal Her Breath
2024
Late Show
1999
Magnificent Times
2018
Nothing Else Matters
2008
Pest - Die Rückkehr
2002
Potato Salad: Don't Ask!
2015
Crazy Race 2 - Warum die Mauer wirklich fiel
2004
Plastic
2013
Crazy Race 3 - Sie knacken jedes Schloss
2007
Tough Love
2015
Das Joshua-Profil
2018
Crazy Race
2003
Die Passion
2022
Like Rabbits
2002
Zettl
2012
The White Snake
2015
Sommermärchen
2017
C.i.S.: Chaoten im Sondereinsatz
2010
Todeslust
2002
Putzfrau Undercover
2008
Max and Moritz Reloaded
2005
Potato Salad 3: The Musical
2020
Stand up! Was bleibt, wenn alles weg ist
2022
Satanic Sow
2025
Love Letters - Liebe per Nachnahme
2001
Spiel mir das Lied und du bist tot!
2008
Gegengerade
2011
Ein krasser Deal
2004
Phantomschmerz
2018
Vergrabene Stimmen
2014
TV Shows with Katy Karrenbauer
ZIBB
2003
Volle Kanne
1999
Alarm for Cobra 11: The Motorway Police
1996
DAS!
1991
NDR Talk Show
1979
SOKO Köln
2003
Kölner Treff
1976
Die Harald Schmidt Show
1995
MDR um 4
2014
3 nach 9
1974
Riverboat
1992
SOKO Stuttgart
2009
Zimmer frei!
1996
Hamburg Dockland
2007
Nachtcafé
1987
Wer weiß denn sowas?
2015
Die Wache
1994
Tietjen und Bommes
1997
Heldt
2013
Inas Nacht
2007
Bettys Diagnose
2015
Alphateam – Die Lebensretter im OP
1997
Rookies
2020
Das perfekte Promi-Dinner
2006
ANNE WILL
2007
Der letzte Bulle
2010
Balko
1995
Die schlechtesten Filme aller Zeiten
2013
Das Amt
1997
Promi Big Brother - Die Late Night Show
2014
Hinter Gittern - Der Frauenknast
1997
Sarah Kuttner – Die Show
2004
Nikola
1997
Dr. Sommerfeld - Neues vom Bülowbogen
1997
#VOXStimme
2021
Schillerstraße
2004
Versteckte Kamera
1995
Doppelter Einsatz
1994
Die Kocharena
2007
Never Too Late for Justice
2016
Die ProSieben Märchenstunde
2006
Fort Boyard (Deutschland)
1990
SK-Babies
1996
Blockbustaz
2016
Anke
2000
Blond am Freitag
2001
Das große Promi-Büßen
2022
Der Puma - Kämpfer mit Herz
2000
Millionär gesucht! - Die SKL Show
1998
Lotta & ...
2010
Mit einem Bein im Grab
1996
Ich bin ein Star – Holt mich hier raus!
2004
TV total
1999
Grains and Dog
2002
Entern oder Kentern
2007
Plötzlich Papa - Einspruch abgelehnt!
2008
Domian: Der Promi-Talk
2004
Promi Frauentausch
2013
Patchwork Gangsta
2019
The Wheel - Das abgedrehte Promi-Quiz
2021
Promi undercover
2013
Tom Lehels Land der Träume
2016
Das große Promi-Pilgern
2007
Die Promi-Küche – Kochspaß mit Dirk Bach
2006
Deutschlands beste Doppelgänger
2003
Auf der Harley durch Kalifornien
2008