Katy Karrenbauer
Known for: Acting
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*.
Filmography
Volle Kanne
Self
1999
ZIBB
Self
2003
Series
Alarm for Cobra 11: The Motorway Police
Patricia Braukmann
1996
Series
Die Harald Schmidt Show
Self
1995
Series
NDR Talk Show
Self
1979
Series
Kölner Treff
Self
1976
Series
SOKO Köln
Annemarie Zebralla
2003
Series
SOKO Stuttgart
Kerstin Kreilinger
2009
Series
SOKO Stuttgart
Nadja Norten
2009
Series
MDR um 4
Self
2014
Series
DAS!
Self
1991
Series
Riverboat
Self
1992
Series
Wer weiß denn sowas?
Self
2015
3 nach 9
Self
1974
Series
Nachtcafé
Self
1987
Series
Zimmer frei!
Self
1996
Series
Das perfekte Promi-Dinner
Self
2006
Tietjen und Bommes
Self
1997
Series
Alphateam – Die Lebensretter im OP
Sophie Talon
1997
Film
Cloud Atlas
Axwoman
2012
Series
Inas Nacht
Self
2007
Series
Hamburg Dockland
Susanne Hagen
2007
Series
ANNE WILL
2007
Die Wache
Tochter Leiser
1994
Die Wache
Helga Brosche
1994
Series
Der letzte Bulle
Rita Fiedler
2010
Series
Heldt
Doris Kloppke
2013
Series
Hinter Gittern - Der Frauenknast
Christine Walter
1997
Series
Bettys Diagnose
Thea Gründler
2015
Series
Rookies
Hannekamp
2020
Series
Schillerstraße
Katy Karrenbauer
2004
Dr. Sommerfeld - Neues vom Bülowbogen
Corinna Lange
1997
Sarah Kuttner – Die Show
Self - Guest
2004
Sarah Kuttner – Die Show
Self - Segment
2004
Series
Die schlechtesten Filme aller Zeiten
Verena Brandauer (archive footage)
2013
Series
Balko
Eva Fischer
1995
Series
Balko
Gina Meinhardt
1995
Series
Balko
Kassandra Ziesche
1995
Versteckte Kamera
Self
1995
Series
Never Too Late for Justice
Dr. D. Lehberger
2016
Series
Promi Big Brother - Die Late Night Show
Self
2014
Series
Die ProSieben Märchenstunde
Mutter Agathe
2006
Series
Das Amt
Ordensschwester
1997
Die Kocharena
Self
2007
Series
Doppelter Einsatz
Martina Mergentheim
1994
Series
Das große Promi-Büßen
Voice Over
2022
Series
SK-Babies
Chantal
1996
Blond am Freitag
Self
2001
Series
Nikola
Frau Ahrendt
1997
Series
Der Puma - Kämpfer mit Herz
Ringerin
2000
Series
Fort Boyard (Deutschland)
herself
1990
Series
Ich bin ein Star – Holt mich hier raus!
Self
2004
Series
Lotta & ...
Schwester Klenze
2010
Series
Mit einem Bein im Grab
Sachbearbeiterin
1996
Film
Berlin, I Love You
Head of Operations
2019
Millionär gesucht! - Die SKL Show
Self
1998
#VOXStimme
Self
2021
Anke
Cutterin Alex
2000
Series
Blockbustaz
Taxifahrerin
2016
Series
Grains and Dog
Gerda Schmidt
2002
Domian: Der Promi-Talk
Self
2004
Series
Promi Frauentausch
Self
2013
Das große Promi-Pilgern
Self
2007
The Wheel - Das abgedrehte Promi-Quiz
Self
2021
Entern oder Kentern
self
2007
Film
Steal Her Breath
Bernie
2024
Film
Shark Attack in the Mediterranean
Dr. Verena Brandauer
2004
Series
TV total
Self
1999
Film
Tod meiner Jugend
Erika Meier
2026
Plötzlich Papa - Einspruch abgelehnt!
Elli Raschke
2008
Film
Vielmachglas
Rosa
2018
Film
Pest - Die Rückkehr
2002
Film
Under ConTroll
Helga Wolf
2019
Film
Tough Love
Andys Mutter
2015
Film
Die Passion
Self
2022
Film
Late Show
Fotografin
1999
Film
Potato Salad: Don't Ask!
Frau Wilkens
2015
Film
Darkroom
Staatsanwältin
2019
Film
Gegengerade
Lise / Magnus Mutter
2011
Film
Love Letters - Liebe per Nachnahme
Rita Adler
2001
Die Promi-Küche – Kochspaß mit Dirk Bach
Self
2006
Film
Magnificent Times
Domina
2018
Promi undercover
Self
2013
Film
German Fried Movie
Moderatorin
1992
Film
The First Semester
1997
Film
African Race
Mara
2008
Deutschlands beste Doppelgänger
Self
2003
Film
Spiel mir das Lied und du bist tot!
Ma. St. John
2008
Film
Crazy Race
Camperin
2003
Series
Patchwork Gangsta
Roksana Drakova
2019
Film
Like Rabbits
Gudrun
2002
Film
Plastic
Mother
2013
Film
Nothing Else Matters
Fiona
2008
Film
Ein krasser Deal
Ms. Bruchmüller
2004
Film
Vergrabene Stimmen
Magda
2014
Film
Crazy Race 2 - Warum die Mauer wirklich fiel
Olga
2004
Film
Putzfrau Undercover
Petra Borchert
2008
Film
The White Snake
Weiße Schlange (voice)
2015
Film
Satanic Sow
Katy
2025
Film
Max and Moritz Reloaded
Mutter Rita Reischke
2005
Film
Stand up! Was bleibt, wenn alles weg ist
Marta
2022
Film
C.i.S.: Chaoten im Sondereinsatz
Walter
2010
Film
Zettl
Swetlana
2012
Film
Potato Salad 3: The Musical
Frau Wilkens
2020
Tom Lehels Land der Träume
Fürstin Albamahra
2016
Film
Crazy Race 3 - Sie knacken jedes Schloss
Kara Moreni
2007
Film
Das Joshua-Profil
Frau Pfeiffer
2018
Film
Phantomschmerz
Weingarten
2018
Todeslust
Katharina Hubermann
2002
Auf der Harley durch Kalifornien
Self
2008
Sommermärchen
Dr. Dorothea Lehberger
2017