Ingrid Anita Stengert, known professionally as Ingrid Steeger, was born on April 1, 1947, in Berlin, Germany. She began her career as a secretary and later became a model after being discovered by photographer Frank Quade. Steeger's breakthrough came with her role in the television series Klimbim, which aired from 1973 to 1979. During this period, she released her debut album, Ingrid Steeger singt Klimbim (Ingrid Steeger Sings Klimbim) in 1975, and several singles, including "Der muß Rhein…" ("He Must be in the Rhine") and "Franz-Josef, nimm die Finger weg / Was bilden sich die Männer ein" ("Franz Josef, Take your Hands Off!"). Steeger passed away on December 22, 2023, at the age of 76.
