Won the Jim Thorpe Pro Sports Award for her athletic achievements (1995).
Where is Katarina Witt today?
Katarina Witt, who became known all over the world as one of the best figure skaters of all time, is still active in the entertainment industry, but less than before. She is currently running her own charitable organization called ‘Katarina Witt Stiftung’, established in 2005, which takes care of children with physical disabilities.
Who is Katarina Witt?
Katarina Witt was born on the 3rd December 1965, in then-East Berlin, East Germany and is certainly best recognized as a former professional figure skater, who won six European Figure Skating Championships, four World Figure Skating Championships and two Olympic gold medals. She is also known as an actress.
Early Life and Education
When it comes to speak about her early life, Katarina spent her childhood in Staaken, East Berlin, now a part of the unified city and the capital of Germany, where she was raised alongside her brother named Alex, by her father, Manfred Witt, who was a farmer, and her mother, Käthe Witt, who worked as a physiotherapist. She became interested in ice skating at the age of five, so she later attended the Karl-Marx-Stadt School, where she joined the Karl-Marx-Stadt Sports Club. She also went to Kinder- und Jugendsportschule, a special school for athletically talented children. As a nine-year-old girl, Katarina was spotted by renowned skating coach Jutta Müller, who started coaching her in 1977, developing her skills and improving her performance.
Rise to Fame
Although starting to skate at a young age of five, but first entered a major international skating competition at the age of 14, the 1979 European Championships, when she finished 14th, while her first significant medal came two years later, when she won the East German National Championship. In the next season, she won a silver medal not only at the European Figure Skating Championship, but also at the World Championship, after which she won her first NHK Trophy as well as the European title in 1983 for the first of a record-tying six consecutive times.
Olympic Games and Other Titles
In 1984, Katarina participated at the Winter Olympic Games held in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia, and won the gold medal at the age of 18, which made her one of the youngest figure skating Olympic champions. Four years later, she won her second Olympic gold in the ladies’ singles event at the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and in the meantime, she also won five more European Figure Skating Championships and four World Figure Skating Championships from 1984 to 1988, losing only in 1986 to Debi Thomas, all of which potentially added a considerable amount to her net worth, as the sport was then still officially amateur, unpaid.
After winning her fourth World Championship title in 1988, Katarina decided to retire from competitive amateur skating, and focused on pursuing a professional career in the US along with UD Champion Brian Boitano. They created the show entitled “Will And Boitano Skating” and performed throughout the US. However, she returned to competitive skating in 1994, when she finished second at the German Championships, eighth at the European Championship, and seventh at the Winter Olympic Games, held in Lillehammer, Norway, after which she permanently retired from competitive skating. During her career she won numerous prestigious competitions, and became one of the best figure skaters of all time, for which she was inducted into the World Figure Skating Hall of Fame in 1995. Furthermore, she also won the Jim Thorpe Pro Sports Award in 1995, in recognition of her accomplishments.
Apart form her successful career in the sports industry, Katarina is also known as a person who is involved in the entertainment industry. In 1990, Horant H. Hohlfeld made a TV film about her entitled “Carmen On Ice”, which aired on the HBO channel and led her to win a Primetime Emmy Award. In 1994, she had a cameo role in the TV film “Greatest Hits On Ice”, which was followed by another cameo role in the TV film “Die Eisprinzessin (Ice Princess)” (1996). Afterwards, she guest-starred in the 1996 film “Jerry Maguire”, co-produced by James L. Brooks, as well as in an episode of the TV series “Everybody Loves Raymond” in 1997. By the end of the decade, she had also starred as Natacha Kirilova in the film entitled “Ronin”. Moreover, she provided her voice to Marilyn in the film “Friends Forever” in 2009, and won the leading role in the TV film “Der Feind in meinem Leben (The Enemy in my Life)” in 2013. It was also made into a documentary film in which she was the main subject, entitled “The Diplomat” (2013). All of these appearances increased further her net worth.
TV career
To speak further about her involvement in the entertainment industry, she also started her career as a TV host by creating and hosting her own TV show “Stars On Ice” between 2006 and 2008. From 2009 to 2011, she appeared as a guest-judge in the TV show entitled “Battle Of The Blades”, while in 2012, Katarina started appearing as a judge in another TV show entitled “Dancing On Ice”.
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Other Ventures
In 1994 out came her autobiographical book entitled “Meine Jahre zwischen Pflicht und Kür (My Years Between Compulsories And Freestyle)”, while she subsequently published the novel “Only With Passion” in 2005. Other than that, Katarina established the WITH WITT Sports & Entertainment GmbH production company, alongside her business partner Elisabeth Gottmann. Three years later, she caught the attention of the public all over the world, by posing nude for Playboy magazine, no doubt for a considerable reward!
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Katarina Witt Net Worth
Her career started in 1977, and since then she has been an active member not only in the sports industry, but also in the entertainment industry. So, if you ever wondered how rich Katarina Witt is, it has been estimated by authoritative sources that the total size of her net worth is over $8 million, accumulated through her successful sporting and acting careers.
Personal Life
Regarding her personal life, Katarina Witt has been in many relationships. Her first boyfriend was famous German musician Ingo Politz from 1984 to 1988, and after they broke up, she dated American actor Richard Dean Anderson until 1992, and was then in a relationship with German businessman Markus Herrmann between 1996 and 2002. Although she has been romantically involved with several other celebrities, she still has no husband.
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Appearance and Vital Statistics
Speaking about her appearance, thanks to her good looks, Katarina was named as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the world by People magazine in 1990, and was also known as “the most beautiful face of socialism”. Although she is currently in her early 50s, she is still attractive, with a height of 5ft 5ins (1.65m) and a weight which is reputed to be around 150lbs (68kgs), while her vital statistics are 36-24-36.
Social Media Presence
In addition to her involvement not only in sports but also in the entertainment industry, she is an active member across many of the most popular social media sites, on which she promotes her projects for her charity and frequently posts various photos from her private life. She runs her official Instagram and Twitter accounts as well as her official Facebook page. Moreover, Katarina has also launched her own website.
General Info
Full Name
Katarina Witt
Net Worth
$9 million
Date Of Birth
December 3, 1965
Height
1.65 m
Weight
55 kg
Profession
Television producer, Sports commentator, Author, Actor, Model, Figure skater, Businessperson
Nationality
German
Family
Parents
Käthe Witt, Manfred Witt
Siblings
Axel Witt
Accomplishments
Awards
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Classical Music-Dance Program
Nominations
Gemini Award for Best Performance or Host in a Variety Program or Series
Movies
Ronin, Carmen on Ice, The Ice Princess, Figure Skating Superstars: Katarina Witt and Friends, The Best of Stars on Ice: Vol. 1, The Best of Stars on Ice: Vol. 3, Olympic Figure Skating: Greatest Performances in History: Vol. 1
TV Shows
The Biggest Loser Germany
Social profile links
Quotes
#
Quote
1
A lot of funny things happened. Like I’d be walking through an airport and I’d see someone with the issue of Playboy in their hands, and they’d see me, and their eyes would go right to my chest. Straight down – zap.” – on her Playboy appearance in 1998 as quoted in her memoir, “Only With Passion
Facts
#
Fact
1
Appears in the infomercial, hosted by Paige Green and Rosalie Brown, for the “Leg Magic” fitness equipment. [2006]
2
Last name is pronounced “Vitt”.
3
During her competitive career, she was coached by Jutta Müller.
4
Was called “the most beautiful face of socialism”.
5
Was elected deputy of East Germany’s parliament “Volkskammer” for the young communists.
6
Four-time gold medalist at the World Figure Skating Championships (1984, 1985, 1987, 1988).
7
Gold medalist at the European Figure Skating Championships in six consecutive years from 1983 to 1988.
8
Won the Jim Thorpe Pro Sports Award for her athletic achievements (1995).
9
Made a one-year comeback to the competitive skating scene, appearing at the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, where she finished 7th.
10
Was inducted into the World Figure Skating Hall of Fame (1995).
11
Longtime companion of actor Richard Dean Anderson in the 1990s.
12
Chosen by People magazine as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the world (1990).
13
Olympic figure skating champion in the ladies’ singles event in 1984 and 1988.
14
Posed nude for the December 1998 issue of Playboy, which became the second sold-out issue of the magazine (the first one included photos of Marilyn Monroe).
Pictures
Movies
Actress
Title
Year
Status
Character
Der Feind in meinem Leben
2013
TV Movie
Katarina Witt
Friends Forever
2009
Marilyn (voice)
V.I.P.
2000
TV Series
Greta Krantz
Nikola
1999
TV Series
Ronin
1998
Natacha Kirilova
The Great Skate Debate II
1998
TV Movie
Skater
Jerry Maguire
1996
Katarina Witt
America’s Choice: The Great Skate Debate
1996
TV Movie
Skater
Die Eisprinzessin
1996
TV Movie
Ella
Frasier
1996
TV Series
Brenda
Greatest Hits on Ice
1994
TV Movie
Stepmother
Carmen on Ice
1990
TV Movie
Carmen
Producer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Stars auf Eis
2006
TV Series co-producer – 7 episodes
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
Die Eisprinzessin
1996
TV Movie performer: “Skate with Me”
Die Harald Schmidt Show
1995
TV Series performer – 1 episode
Writer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Die Eisprinzessin
1996
TV Movie original screenplay
Art Director
Title
Year
Status
Character
Divas on Ice
2001/II
TV Special
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Laureus World Sports Award
2016
TV Movie
Herself
Der Meisterfälscher – Ein Fall für Beltracchi
2016
TV Mini-Series documentary
Herself
Otto: Geboren um zu blödeln
2015
TV Movie
Herself
Wer weiß denn sowas?
2015
TV Series
Herself – Team Elton (2)
Wetten, dass..?
1990-2014
TV Series
Herself / Himself
5 gegen Jauch
2013
TV Series
Herself
Die Deutschen Meister 2013
2013
TV Series
Herself – Judge
Das ist Spitze!
2013
TV Series
Herself – Candidate
Nine for IX
2013
TV Series documentary
Herself
Günther Jauch
2013
TV Series
Herself
The Diplomat
2013
Documentary
Herself
Dancing on Ice
2012
TV Series
Herself – Judge
Gottschalk Live
2012
TV Series
Herself
Battle of the Blades
2009-2011
TV Series
Herself – Guest Judge
Rette die Million!
2011
TV Series
Herself
Das aktuelle Sportstudio
1986-2011
TV Series documentary
Herself
Gylne tider
2010
TV Series documentary
Herself
Das Quiz der Deutschen
2010
TV Series
Herself – Team Ost
The Art of Walking
2010
TV Movie documentary
Herself
Bambi Verleihung 2009
2009
TV Movie
Herself – Host
Riverboat – Die MDR-Talkshow aus Leipzig
2007-2009
TV Series documentary
Herself
Kennen Sie Deutschland?
2009
TV Series
Herself
The Biggest Loser
2009
TV Series
Herself – Host
Schmidt & Pocher
2009
TV Series
Herself
Ein Herz für Kinder
2007-2008
TV Series
Herself – Fundraiser / Herself
Die Tietjen und Dibaba
2008
TV Series
Herself
Die große ARD Weltreise
2008
TV Series
Herself – Team Weltenbummler
Unsere Besten
2004-2008
TV Series
Herself
Artour
2008
TV Series
Herself
Stars auf Eis
2006-2008
TV Series
Herself – Host
The next Uri Geller – Unglaubliche Phänomene live
2008
TV Series
Herself
Die Johannes B. Kerner Show
2006-2007
TV Series
Herself
Live Earth
2007
TV Special documentary
Herself
Sterren dansen op het ijs
2006
TV Series
Herself – Guest Judge
Let’s Dance
2006
TV Series
Herself – Judge
Playboy: Celebrity Centerfolds
2006
TV Movie documentary
Herself
100 Prozent
2005
TV Series documentary
Herself
Der Kaiser wird 60 – Die Franz-Beckenbauer-Gala
2005
TV Movie
Herself
Das Quiz mit Jörg Pilawa
2004
TV Series
Herself
Biography
2004
TV Series documentary
Herself
2004 Women’s World Awards
2004
TV Special
Herself
Verstehen Sie Spaß?
2004
TV Series
Herself
Welcome Europe!
2004
TV Movie
Herself
Family Feud
2004
TV Series
Herself
Beckmann
1999-2004
TV Series
Herself
Die DDR-Show
2003
TV Series
Herself – Host
Divas on Ice
2003
TV Special
Herself
Die 80er Jahre Show
2002
TV Series
Herself
Life and Times
2002
TV Series documentary
Herself
Bud Greenspan’s Favorite Stories of Winter Olympic Glory
2002
TV Movie documentary
Herself
Divas on Ice
2001/II
TV Special
Herself
Bank of America Celebration of Gold
2001
TV Special
Herself
Fire on Ice: Champions of American Figure Skating
2001
TV Movie documentary
Herself
Michelle Kwan: Princess on Ice
2001
TV Movie
Herself
Divas on Ice
2001/I
TV Special
Herself
Ice Wars 7
2000
TV Special
Herself
City Lives: Berlin
2000
Documentary
Herself (as Katharina Witt)
Improv Ice II
1999
TV Movie
Herself
Starskates on Broadway
1999
TV Movie
Herself
Divas on Ice
1999
TV Special
Herself
Zimmer frei!
1999
TV Series
Herself
Die Harald Schmidt Show
1995-1999
TV Series
Herself
Arli$$
1997-1998
TV Series
Herself
Ice Wars 4
1997
TV Special
Herself (World team)
Battle of the Sexes on Ice II
1997
TV Movie
Herself
Everybody Loves Raymond
1997
TV Series
Herself
Too Hot to Skate
1997
TV Movie documentary
Herself
Sergei Grinkov: Celebration of a Life
1996
TV Special documentary
Herself
Skating Romance II
1996
TV Movie
Herself
The Legends Figure Skating Championships
1996
TV Mini-Series
Herself
Lauren Hutton and…
1996
TV Series
Herself
Today
1996
TV Series
Herself
The 1996 Fox Rock ‘N Roll Skating Championships
1996
TV Special
Herself
Figure Skating Superstars: Katarina Witt and Friends
1995
TV Movie
Herself
Skates of Gold III
1995
TV Special
Herself
Skates of Gold II
1995
TV Special
Herself
The 1995 Fox Rock ‘N Roll Skating Championships
1995
TV Movie
Herself
1994 Winter Olympics Figure Skating Competition and Exhibition Highlights
1994
Video
Herself
Ice Wars 1
1994
TV Special
Herself
Fox on Ice
1994
TV Special
Herself
The 1994 Winter Olympics Figure Skating Competition Highlights Video
1994
Video
Herself
Lillehammer 1994: XVII Olympic Winter Games
1994
TV Series
Herself
Skates of Gold
1994
TV Special
Herself
1992 Winter Olympics Figure Skating
1992
Video
Herself
Christmas Fantasy on Ice
1992
TV Special
Herself
Schmidteinander
1992
TV Series
Herself
Late Night with David Letterman
1991
TV Series
Herself – Guest
Christmas on Ice
1990
TV Special
Herself
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
1990
TV Movie
Herself
Brian Boitano: Canvas of Ice
1988
TV Movie
Herself
The Official 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics Video
1988
Video documentary
Herself / East German Figure Skater Gold Medalist
Awards
Won Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
1994
Golden Camera
Golden Camera, Germany
Sports
1990
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Performance in Classical Music/Dance Programming
