Scene from Vampyros Lesbos (1971)

First Appearances:

• The Forger of London (1961) as Hausmädchen Mary

Most Important Roles:

• The General's Nephews (1969) as
• Vampyros Lesbos (1971) as Agra
• Playgirl (1966) as
• Female Sexuality (1969) as Sabine
• The Swingin' Pussycats (1969) as Madame Sybille
• The Forger of London (1961) as Hausmädchen Mary
• Die Villa der Madame Vidac (1974) as Leda
• Rockys Messer (1967) as Eva

Career Highlights:

• The General's Nephews (1969)
• Vampyros Lesbos (1971)
• Playgirl (1966)
• Female Sexuality (1969)
• The Swingin' Pussycats (1969)
• The Forger of London (1961)
• Die Villa der Madame Vidac (1974)
• Rockys Messer (1967)

Heidrun Kussin, born in Germany, rose to prominence as an actress in the horror film genre. She starred as Linda Westinghouse in the 1971 cult classic 'Vampyros Lesbos', directed by Jesús Franco. In this film, her character becomes entangled with a lesbian vampire, Countess Nadine Oskudar (played by Soledad Miranda). The story follows Linda's transformation after being bitten and her subsequent struggle against the vampire's spell. Kussin's role was pivotal in the movie's exploration of erotic dreams, obsession, and the supernatural.

Alternate Names: Susan Korda, Susan Korday, Susann Korda, Susann Korda, Soledad Rendón Bueno, Susan Korda, Susan Korday, Susann Korda

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• Queen of the Tabarin Club (1960) as Reina consorte de Brandemburgo (uncredited)

Most Important Roles:

• Count Dracula (1970) as Lucy Westenra
• The Devil Came from Akasava (1971) as Jane Morgan
• Pyro... The Thing Without a Face (1964) as Liz Frade
• Eugenie de Sade (1973) as Eugénie Radeck de Franval
• She Killed in Ecstasy (1971) as Mrs. Johnson
• 100 Rifles (1969) as Girl in Hotel
• Eva 63 (1963) as Soledad
• Vampyros Lesbos (1971) as Countess Nadine Carody
• Sound of Horror (1967) as Maria
• Sugar Colt (1967) as Josefa

Career Highlights:

• Count Dracula (1970)
• The Devil Came from Akasava (1971)
• Pyro... The Thing Without a Face (1964)
• Eugenie de Sade (1973)
• She Killed in Ecstasy (1971)
• 100 Rifles (1969)
• Eva 63 (1963)
• Vampyros Lesbos (1971)
• Sound of Horror (1967)
• Sugar Colt (1967)

Soledad Rendón Bueno, known professionally as Soledad Miranda, was born on July 9, 1943, in Seville, Spain to Portuguese parents of Romani ancestry. She acted under various stage names including Susann Korda and Susan Korday. Miranda was a frequent star in the films directed by Jess Franco, notably 'Count Dracula' and 'Vampyros Lesbos'. Tragically, she died in a car accident on a Lisbon highway on August 18, 1970.