Petra Berndt's striking appearance, characterized by her fiery red and curly long hair, a hot temper, and devoted acting abilities, has led many to regard her as an exceptional persona. After completing drama school in 1991, she made her stage debut at the municipal theater in Ingolstadt, followed by more theater work at Munich's prestigious Volkstheater.
Her talent soon caught the attention of filmmakers, and she went on to appear in feature films such as "Das schreckliche Mädchen" and "Mutter Courage," both directed by Michael Verhoeven. She also starred in "Herr Ober!" directed by Gerhard Polt, "Rossini" directed by Helmut Dietl, and "Marlene" directed by Joseph Vilsmaier.
In addition to her film work, Petra Berndt has also appeared in numerous TV movies and TV series across various genres. Her extensive CV includes screen adaptations of present-time novels as well as historic dramas.
Among her notable roles in historic dramas are "Regina auf den Stufen" and "Appolonia," both directed by Bernd Fischerauer, "Löwengube" directed by Rainer Wolffhardt, "Der Schandfleck" directed by Julian Roman Pölsler, "Verlorenes Land" directed by Jo Baier, and "Jennerwein" directed by Hans Günther Bücking.
Furthermore, Petra Berndt has played leading roles in TV series such as "Liebe ist Privatsache" directed by Sigi Rothemund, "Solange es Liebe gibt" directed by Detlef Rönfeldt, and "Das Beste aus meinem Leben" directed by Matthias Tiefenbacher.
