Maria Johanna Elisabeth Landrock (1923–1992) was a prominent German film and television actress, best known for her leading roles in Ufa films during the early 1940s.Born in Köpenick, Berlin, she trained at a national acting school and began her career with films like *Pedro soll hängen* (1941).Her work during World War II included roles in films such as *Aufruhr im Damenstift* (1941) and *An Old Heart Becomes Young Again* (1943).A controversial chapter in her career occurred in 1944 when she performed at a concert for SS members at Auschwitz Concentration Camp.

After the war, her film opportunities declined, leading her to transition to voice dubbing, where she became recognized for dubbing international stars like Sophia Loren and Eva Bartok.She retired to Bavaria and died in 1992.Her career spans both the wartime era and post-war German cinema, highlighting her adaptability and enduring presence in entertainment.