Ursula Karven, previously Ursula Karven-Veres (born Ursula Ganzenmüller 17 September 1964 in Ulm) is a German actress, writer, model and yoga instructor.

Career

Karven made her big screen debut in 1984, at age 20, with the participation in film Ein irres Feeling, directed by Nikolai Müllerschön. In 1986, she appeared for the first time on television in an episode of the thirteenth season of the television series Derrick, titled "The Eyewitness" (Der Augenzeuge). In 1989 she played in the television series Rivalen der Rennbahn, in which she plays the role of Jeannette. In 1994 she participated in the television series Elbflorenz, in which she plays the role of Katja Böhling. The following year she returned to cinema and was devoted to films such as criminal Impact. Later, in 2006, she was the star of the television series M.E.T.R.O. – Ein Team auf Leben und Tod, where she played the role of Katharina Hansen. In 2012, at age 47, she posed for the cover of Playboy magazine. The following year she starred in the TV movie Nicht mit mir, Liebling. In the film, directed by Thomas Nennstiel, the actress plays the role of Nina von der Heyden.

Personal life

Ursula Ganzenmüller, later known by the stage name of Ursula Karven, was born in Ulm, Baden-Württemberg, on 17 September 1964. Ursula Karven lived with her family for a few years in Florida, United States, and later lived on the island of Majorca, Spain. She was married to James Veres and had three sons, Christopher (b. 1994) Daniel (b. 1996) and Liam Taj (b. 2003). In June 2001 4-year-old Daniel Karven-Veres, drowned while attending a party at Mötley Crüe's drummer, Tommy Lee's, Malibu mansion in 2001. Karven and Veres sued Lee for $10 million, however a jury found Lee not guilty. Karven began practicing yoga when she was 30, and has published several books and DVDs promoting and demonstrating yoga-based exercises. As well as acting, Karven markets her own line of baby products and a maternity clothing range called "Bellybutton". In 2010 she moved from Mallorca to Berlin.

Filmography