Hannelore Elsner (born Hannelore Elstner; 26 July 1942 – 21 April 2019) was a German actress. She is best known for her lead role as Inspector Lea Sommer in the detective TV series "Die Kommissarin" (1994–2006). She also appeared in "Student of the Bedroom" and "The Black Forest Clinic". She was born in Burghausen, Bavaria.