Elisabeth Schwarzkopf was born on December 9, 1915 in Jarotschin, Prussia, Germany as Olga Maria Elisabeth Frederike Schwarzkopf. She was an actress, known for Closer (2004), Der Rosenkavalier (1962) and Passione secondo S. Matteo (1949). She was married to Walter Legge. She died on August 3, 2006 in Schruns, Vorarlberg, Austria.