Elke Heidenreich was born on February 15, 1943 in Korbach, Hesse, Germany as Elke Helene Rieger. She is a writer and actress, known for Silberhochzeit (2006), Klassentreffen (1987) and Gefundenes Fressen (1977). She has been married to Bernd Schröder since 1972. She was previously married to Gert Heidenreich.