Brígida Alexander Rosenstein | |
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| Born | Brigitte Kaufmann 9 October 1911 |
| Died | 10 May 1995 (aged 83) Mexico City, Mexico |
| Nationality | German-Mexican |
| Other names | Brigitte Châtel, Brígida Alexander |
| Occupation(s) | actress, translator, author |
| Years active | 1933-1994 |
| Children | Susana Alexander |
Brigitte Alexander (9 October 1911 - 10 May 1995) was a German-born Mexican author, actress, director and translator. When the Nazi party seized power in Germany, she fled to France. Facing arrest in France, her husband chose to enter the Foreign Legion. Assisted by friends and Albert Einstein, the family made their way to Mexico. Alexander, who spoke five languages, worked as a translator for UNESCO and Amnesty International, and performed in movies and plays in Mexico.