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Sebastian Koch is one of the most internationally sought-after German actors of his generation. After stage engagements in Berlin, Bochum and Darmstadt, the Karlsruhe native was twice awarded the "Grimme Prize" in 2002 for the title role in Peter Keglevic's "Der Tanz mit dem Teufel - Die Entführung des Richard Oetker" (Dance with the devil - The kidnapping of Richard Oetker) and for his acting performance as Klaus Mann in the family story "The Manns" by Heinrich Breloer. He also received the "Bavarian Television Award" for his portrayal of Klaus Mann. His international breakthrough came in 2006 with director Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck's Oscar-winning theatrical success "The Lives Of Others". For his outstanding portrayal of the GDR writer Georg Dreyman, Koch received numerous nominations and awards, including the 2007 Italian Foreign Press Award, the "Globo d'Oro" for Best European Actor.

He has since appeared in numerous international film productions. His performances in the historical drama "Napoleon" alongside Isabella Rossellini, Gérard Depardieu and John Malkovich, and alongside Catherine Deneuve in Benoît Jaquot's "Princesse Marie" (Marie Bonaparte, 2004) brought him great attention. He starred in Constantin Costa-Gavra's Hochhuth adaptation "Amen" (2002) and played the title role in Jo Baier's documentary "Stauffenberg". He received the "German Television Award" for his portrayal of Nazi criminal Albert Speer in Heinrich Breloer's multi-part series "Speer and Hitler".

Together with Paul Verhoeven, Sebastian Koch filmed the World War II drama "Black Book" (Zwartboek, 2006) and was nominated for an "Emmy Award" in 2008 for his portrayal of the title role in the international co-production "The Sea Wolf", based on Jack London's classic. He also appeared in Jaume Collet-Serra's "Unknown" (2011) with Liam Neeson, as well as Mike Figgis' "Suspension Of Disbelief" (2012). He assumed the lead role in the most successful Greek film of 2012, "God Loves Caviar" (O Theös Agapäei To Chaviäri), alongside John Cleese and Catherine Deneuve. Koch starred alongside Bruce Willis in John Moore's "A Good Day To Die Hard" (2013) and in the pilot of Ridley Scott's US series "The Vatican" (2014). He then co-starred with Daniel Auteuil in the German-French feature film "Kalinka" (Au Nom De Ma Fille, 2015) and with Oscar winners Eddie Redmayne and Tom Hooper in Hooper's Oscar-nominated bestselling adaptation "The Danish Girl" (2016). That same year, Sebastian Koch joined Tom Hanks in front of the camera for Steven Spielberg's "Bridge Of Spies", a story about brokering the first agent exchange in the Cold War - the film was nominated for an "Academy Award". Koch was lauded for his leading role in Kai Wessel's "Fog In August" (2016). In "Bel Canto" (2017), a film by Paul Weitz, he stars alongside Julianne Moore and Ken Watanabe. In the 5th and 6th seasons of the US series "Homeland", he played the German entrepreneur Otto Düring. The film "Never Look Away", yet another collaboration with director Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck, gained international attention after it premiered at the Venice International Film Festival in fall 2018 and was nominated for several Oscars and Golden Globes. Sebastian Koch received the "Bambi" in the category "Best Actor National" for the role of Prof. Seeband in 2018. In 2021, he was awarded the European film prize "Die Europa" at the Braunschweig International Film Festival. Most recently, Sebastian Koch starred in the German-Austrian thriller series "Euer Ehren" (Your Honor), which is set to air in spring 2022 on the German public broadcaster Das Erste. He was also involved in the creation of the scripts.

Sebastian Koch has been a member of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) since July 2019.

In addition to his acting work, he regularly delights audiences with symphonic-scenic readings, including "Paradise" with violinist Daniel Hope, "Dream Story" with the Hubert Nuss Jazz Quartet and recently "The Kreutzer Sonata" after L. Tolstoy, which Sebastian Koch dramaturgically adapted and conceived as a stage play with piano and violin.

Mun Ka Young is a South Korean actress and model. She was born in Karlsruhe, Germany to South Korean parents, on July 10, 1996. Ka Young moved back to Korea in 2006, when she was 10 years old, then right away she began her acting career as a child actress, appearing in both film and television under SM C&C.

On July 3, 2018, SM Culture & Contents (SM C&C) made an official notice that actress Mun Ka Young's management was transferred from SM C&C to their affiliate, KeyEast. In 2014, the teenage Moon played her first leading role in Mimi, a four-episode mystery/romance drama.

Eugene Weingand was born in Karlsruhe, Germany on April 1, 1934 and emigrated to the US at the age of 20. Because of his passing resemblance to Peter Lorre he began calling himself Peter Lorie Jr. and in 1963 he applied to have his name legally changed to Peter Lorie Jr. but the famous actor objected, as did American International Pictures, which had Lorre under contract. After a hearing the judge denied Weingand's petition, deciding he was merely trying to cash in on a famous name. Weingand was barred from using the name Peter Lorie Jr. without Peter Lorre's permission. Unfortunately, Lorre died a few months later and Weingand began calling himself Peter Lorre Jr. and even began claiming to be the son of the famous actor. Under this name he made a handful of film and TV appearances in the 1960s and 70s, and subsequently dropped out of sight.

Maren Ade was born in Karlsruhe on 12 December 1976 to a couple of teachers.She studied cinema at Munich's Hochschule für Fernsehen und Film. As of 2001 she co-founded, together with Janine Jackowski, a fellow graduate from HFF, the "Komplizen" film company. It is through Komplizen that Maren would later co-produce, among others, "Arabian Nights", Miguel Gomes' masterpiece. After two shorts in 2000 and 2001 made under the auspices of her film school, she co-produced, wrote and and directed Der Wald vor lauter Bäumen (2003), her first feature. A grueling drama about the difficult beginnings of a new teacher, the movie impressed both audiences and critics. Incidentally, it is of interest to specify that its school scenes were entirely shot within the walls of the educational institution where her mother was teaching at the time. This promising effort was followed six years later by Alle Anderen (2009), which although taking place in a totally different setting (the Sardinian seaside in the glory of Summer) also concerns characters unsure of themselves. A taut drama as well, it revolves around two holiday making newly married couples and describes in a Roman Polanski-like manner the wicked relationships they share. But her greatest success came in 2015 and 2016 with Toni Erdmann (2016), an offbeat comedy with a philosophical approach, which enthused the festival-goers at Cannes, allegedly making them "roar with laughter", and later making unexpected profit in art houses throughout the world. And it is true that a father playing dirty tricks on his daughter (meant to make her realize she is wasting her life) is no ordinary entertainment. As a matter of fact, after only three full-length movies to her credit, Maren Ade has become a name that counts in today's German cinema.

This consummate actress enjoys an illustrious career of over three decades. You've seen her in many favorite prime time television shows during the course of those years. From the beginning of her career she has always been quite at ease onstage or on set and continues to move between the two with grace. Her profession began on stage in musical theatre, which has contributed to every aspect of her performance skills. A woman of many talents, producing and directing along with writing original music compositions for underscoring of book trailers can be added to her extensive list of accomplishments.

Born in Karlsruhe, Germany.

At the age of 16, Ralf Bauer was already earning his living as an extra at the theater in Baden-Baden. After finishing school, he went to drama school, which he left after two and a half years. In 1987, he kissed 4,499 women in eight hours, after which he was included in the Guinness Book of Records. Bauer became popular as the presenter of the ARD program "Disney Club" and was seen there a total of 165 times from 1990 to 1993. The mime remained loyal to ARD and got a leading role in the successful evening series "Against the Wind". As a beautiful surfer, he made many female fans.

In 1995, Bauer had his first role in a TV film when he appeared in the "Tatort" episode "Bombs for Ehrlicher". He played another film role in the TV film "The Red Sea Adventure". Ralf Bauer celebrated his feature film debut a year later with the comedy hit "Workaholic". This was followed by further roles in TV productions such as "Never Kiss Your Boss", "Rose et Marguerite", "Lifeline" and "Die Wüstenrose". Ralf Bauer went to Los Angeles, where he did part of his acting training with Eric Morris. He then graduated from the Hamburg "Stage School Of Dance And Drama" and got the leading role in "Heroes and Other Cowards".

He then appeared in the film "Caipiranha". Bauer had a role alongside Maximilian Schell and Verona Feldbusch in the 1999 romantic love film "Whoever loves grows wings". Meanwhile, he was in a relationship with his colleague Esther Schweins. Until their separation, both were considered the dream couple of the German entertainment industry. He first gained a lot of attention as an actor in 1999 in the TV production "Tristan and Isolde" alongside Joachim Fuchsberger. Since then the two have had a close friendship.

In 2002 he starred in the comedy of mistakes "666 - Don't Trust Anyone You Sleep With". The successful theater production "The Priest Maker" followed with Fuchsberger and Bauer. In 2004 he appeared in front of the camera for "On the Traces of the Past". The productions "Mama and the Millionaire" and the TV series "5 Stars" followed in 2005. His first major film role was "Jud Süß - Film Without Conscience" in 2010.

Rouven David Israel was born on 25 February 1994 in Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. He is an actor, known for Club der roten Bänder (2015), Der Lehrer (2009) and Bruder: Schwarze Macht (2017).

Sebastian Ströbel was born on 2 February 1977 in Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, West Germany. He is an actor, known for Appassionata (2008), Die Bergretter (2009) and Powder Park (2001).

Alfred Linder was born on 27 June 1902 in Karlsruhe, Germany. He was an actor, known for Canon City (1948), The Invisible Boy (1957) and The House on 92nd Street (1945). He died on 4 July 1957 in Hollywood, California, USA.

George Tounas is an award-winning actor and filmmaker, best known for Dr. Jason II - Lights & Shadows (2024), Reloaded 2 (2024), City Rush 3 (2023) with Oscar and Golden Globe nominee Eric Roberts, Dr. Jason (2022) and Reloaded (2021). All these movies are licensed by major distributors like Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Tubi and many more. He has appeared in numerous films, TV series and commercials.

George attended the New York Film Academy in New York City, where he completed a four-week full-time actor training program and received a diploma in 2005. In 2009 he completed a two-month full-time professional actor training program at the TVI Actors Studio, also located in New York City. During this time, he resided in the Upper West Side of Manhattan for four months. In 2010 George briefly visited Los Angeles and participated in a one-day intensive master class at the Stella Adler Academy of Acting and Theatre in Hollywood.

In fact George graduated from the University of Applied Sciences Mannheim in communication design in 2004, which is equivalent to a Master of Fine Arts degree. He is also an award-winning creative and art director, designer and front-end developer. Additionally he pursued studies at the TEI of Athens in Greece.

George is Greek and was born and grew up in Germany. He more often uses the more international English version of his first name, but actually his Greek first name is Georgios, Giorgos or Yorgos, just like the Oscar and Golden Globe nominated Greek filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos. George holds dual citizenship in Greece and Germany. He is multilingual and fluent in English, Greek and German, and has a working knowledge of French. In 2010/11 he voluntarily served as a soldier in the Greek Army.

George maintains a strong athletic physique and excels in various sports. He was one of the top long jumpers in Greece and Germany, achieving jumps near 8 meters and participating in numerous championships. He also began his career as a model, appearing on runways in the late 1990s. George continues to be occasionally booked for modeling assignments.

He has been married since 2012 and has two children.

Rene Heger is a German Emmy-Nominated actor whose flawless flexibility between American / German accents provides the versatility to work between American and European markets.

In 2019 Heger starred in 3 projects. Among them, "LINKS OF LIFE", which was acquired by International Sales Agency PICTURE TREE INTERNATIONAL and is now available on iTunes and GooglePlay. Rene plays mysterious American Rob opposite French Cesar Award Nominee Marie Bunel.

That year Rene could also be seen opposite Rupert Friend in an episode of CBS ALL ACCESS show "Strange Angel". Currently, Heger has a recurring role on the Amazon Prime mini-series "DARK/WEB", opposite Siobhan Fallon Hogan, Robert Davi, Julie Benz and Gabriel Luna. The series was directed by Mario Miscione, Michael Nardelli, Boman Modine, Zelda Williams, Roxy Shih among others and conceived by the makers behind the hugely successful Netflix release "CIRCLE" and cult hit "THE VAULT".

On May 21st, 2020 Rene Heger received a Daytime Emmy Nomination for his portrayal of Zach Sullivan on Amazon's "Dark/Web" in the category of OUTSTANDING GUEST PERFORMER IN A DIGITAL DRAMA SERIES.

In 2013, Rene was awarded 'Breakthrough Performance' at the 2013 Monaco Film Festival for his portrayal of a young father suffering from schizophrenia in the indie-drama THE HUMDRUMMER.

Rene has been married since 2006 to theatre actress Emily Rosman. The couple have two daughters, Vivian Rose (stillborn August 11th 2011), Ana Sophia Heger (born October 28th 2013), and one son, Luke Rene Heger (born 12/31/2018).

Jan Harlan was born on 5 May 1937 in Karlsruhe, Germany. He is a producer and director, known for A.I.: Trí Tuệ Nhân Tạo (2001), Cỗ Máy Tội Phạm (1971) and Áo Giắp Sắt (1987).

Maria Machado was born on 16 October 1937 in Karlsruhe, Germany. She is an actress, known for An American Werewolf in Paris (1997), L'été meurtrier (1983) and The Avengers (1961). She was previously married to Roland Dubillard.

Hans Frank was born in Karlsruhe, Germany, on May 23, 1900. At age 17 he joined the German army and fought in World War I. After the war he got involved in the "freikorps" movement, extreme right-wing paramilitary units that engaged in intimidation, extortion, street brawls and political murders (many of these groups were later absorbed into the SS when the Nazis came to power).

Frank joined the Nazi party and took part in the abortive "Beer Hall Putsch" of 1923, when Adolf Hitler and a small band of Nazi followers attempted, unsuccessfully, to overthrow the Bavarian government. Frank later became a lawyer and a legal advisor to both Hitler and the Nazi party. In 1930 he was elected to the German parliament (Reichstag). Upon Hitler's ascension to German Chancellor in 1933, Frank was appointed as Justice Minister in Bavaria. In 1934, when Hitler moved against Ernst Röhm and the "brownshirts" of the SA, whom he feared were planning to seize power from him, Frank apparently objected to the summary executions of many of the SA's leaders, but his objections were ignored and the executions were carried out. As a result, Frank lost much of what influence he had in the party organization.

When World War II broke out Frank was appointed Governor General of Poland, and under his administration the infamous death camps were utilized as part of the Nazis' "Final Solution" program of exterminating European Jews, which resulted in the death of millions of Jews, Gypsies and other "undesirables". Also under his administration, the SS and Gestapo were known to have committed horrific atrocities against Polish civilians whom they suspected of being involved with the Polish resistance, including mass rapes, liquidation of entire villages, massacres of women and children and wholesale deportations to concentration camps (at his trial after the war Frank denied any and all knowledge of those incidents and placed the blame on Heinrich Himmler, head of the SS).

Frank was captured by Allied forces in May of 1945 and placed on trial with other high Nazi officials at the Nuremberg War Crimes Tribunal, charged with, among other things, crimes against humanity. He was found guilty and sentenced to death. Before the sentence was carried out he converted to Roman Catholicism, and finally admitted his involvement in the carrying out of the Holocaust, among other things, and asked to be forgiven. He was hanged on October 1, 1946.

Thomas Schühly was born on 20 September 1951 in Karlsruhe, Germany. He is a producer and assistant director, known for Án Mạng Trong Tu Viện (1986), Những Cuộc Phiêu Lưu Của Nam Tước Muchausen (1988) and Alexander Đại Đế (2004).

Pietro Lombardi was born on 9 June 1992 in Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. He is a music artist and actor, known for Pietro Lombardi: Ich vermisse dich (2023), Pietro Lombardi: Kämpferherz (2020) and Pietro Lombardi: Drake & Rihanna (2020). He was previously married to Sarah Engels.

Vivien Wulf was born on 14 January 1994 in Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. She is an actress, known for Vor. Seit. Schluss! (2015), The Salzburg Story (2018) and Der Alte (1977).

Nimo was born on 25 December 1995 in Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. He is a music artist and actor, known for Crooks (2024), Skylines (2019) and Nimo: Heute mit mir (2017).

Tatjana Kästel was born on 20 March 1982 in Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. She is an actress, known for Verbotene Liebe (1995), SOKO Köln (2003) and Medicopter 117 - Jedes Leben zählt (1998).

Hans Richter was born in 1943 in Karlsruhe, Germany. He is an actor, known for Die Piefke-Saga (1990), Die Wache (1994) and Postkids (2021).

Rüdiger Klink was born on 10 August 1971 in Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, West Germany. He is an actor, known for Der Staat gegen Fritz Bauer (2015), Kommissar Dupin (2014) and Die Manns - Ein Jahrhundertroman (2001).

Tanja Jess was born on 6 January 1967 in Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, West Germany [now in Germany]. She is an actress, known for Goede tijden, slechte tijden (1990), Bloedverwanten (2010) and HotNews.nl (2005). She has been married to Charly Luske since 9 August 2008. They have two children.

He initially grew up in Bretten near Karlsruhe. In 1972, after his parents divorced, he moved to Cologne with his mother. In 1979 he became West German youth champion in all-style karate. In 1980 he accepted German citizenship. He found music as a student. He was discovered as a singer in a piano bar, whereupon he received his first record contract with Polydor in 1981. His first two singles entitled "Seventeen" and "The Ring You Wear" were initially not very successful and were released under the name "Nino". He celebrated his breakthrough in 1983 with the hit "I don't die again" composed by Drafi Deutscher.

From then on he was a frequent guest on Dieter-Thomas Heck's ZDF hit parade and became a heartthrob. The single "Beyond Eden" followed in the same year. The hit stayed at the top of the German charts for 10 weeks and was certified gold just 14 weeks after its release. At the same time, his first album, "Junges Blut," was released and de Angelo became one of the most popular German-speaking artists of the 1980s. In 1986 he was drafted into military service in the Bundeswehr. On December 15, 1986, he married his long-time girlfriend Judith Coersmeier in Cologne. Their daughter was born on March 9, 1988.

In the same year he took part in the Opel Lotus Challenge car races. Then the singer, composer and lyricist started an image change - with jeans, cowboy boots, guitar and his own band. In 1989, Dieter Bohlen produced the title "Flieger" with him, with which he won the preliminary round of the Grand Prix de la Chanson in Munich. At the same time, Dieter Bohlen also wrote the title "Nur ein Lied" for the Austrian Thomas Forstner. Nino de Angelo finished 14th while Forstner was fifth. His son Luca Léon was born on August 1, 1991. The singer then became quiet, even though he worked with many other artists. A joint single with Claudia Jung was released.

Nino de Angelo also went on tour with Peter Maffay in the mid-1990s with the musical "Tabaluga and Lilli". In 1996, Nino de Angelo suffered from cancer of the lymph nodes. He then got involved with the German Cancer Aid and appeared on television again in December 1996 with "Little Big Man". In December 1998 he separated from his wife Judith. His first album in seven years, "Schwindelfrei", was released in 2000. Having matured musically and vocally, he has since presented a variety of songs ranging from pop, rock, soul and hits. In 2002 he took part in the preliminary round of the Eurovision Song Contest again with the title "And when you laugh", but had to admit defeat to the winner Corinna May, among others.

In 2005, de Angelo had to file for personal bankruptcy. In 2006 he dealt with his financial situation in the song "Wunder". He was also seen as an actor in the TV soap "Unter Uns".

Nicole Weegmann was born in 1966 in Karlsruhe, Germany. She is a director and writer, known for Ihr könnt euch niemals sicher sein (2008), Ein Teil von uns (2016) and Das Leben danach (2017).

Bierhoff began his career at the age of 6 at the Essen club "ESG 99/06". Further stations in his career were "Schwarz-Weiß Essen" until 1985 and "Bayer Uerdingen" from 1985 to 1988. For the 1988/89 season he moved to "Hamburger SV" before signing with Borussia Mönchengladbach. In the 1990/91 season he was under contract for "SV Salzburg" in the first Austrian league. Oliver Bierhoff played for the Italian second division club "Ascoli Calcio" from 1991 to 1995 and was top scorer in the second Italian division. Bierhoff played for "Udinese Calcio" from 1995 to 1998. In 1997 he qualified for the UEFA Cup by finishing fifth in the championship. In the 1997/98 season, Bierhoff became top scorer in the Italian first league with 27 goals, ahead of Brazilian superstar Ronaldo. Oliver Bierhoff celebrated his greatest successes as a club footballer with "AC Milan" from 1998 to 2001. During this time he became Italian champion in 1999. He then moved to "AS Monaco" in the French first division from 2001 to 2002, before returning to the Italian Serie A in August 2002 as a striker for "Chievo Verona".

In 1994, Bierhoff was appointed to the DFB national team squad by national coach Berti Vogts. Two years later, in 1996, the German national team became European football champions for the third time thanks to Oliver Bierhoff's "Golden Goal". Germany defeated the Czech Republic 2-1 in the final. In 1998, Oliver Bierhoff took part in the World Cup in France, where the German team led by captain Jürgen Klinsmann was eliminated in the quarter-finals with a 3-0 defeat. In 2000 he played at the European Championships in the Netherlands and Belgium. After the 1998 World Cup, Bierhoff took over the position of team captain in the national team, which he handed over to Oliver Kahn in January 2002. In May of the same year he completed his studies in business administration at the Hagen Open University with a diploma. Participation in the 2002 World Cup in Japan and South Korea, where Bierhoff was not part of the regular lineup, led the German team to the final, where team boss Rudi Völler's team lost 2-0 to Brazil. From March 2003, Oliver Bierhoff acted as international ambassador for the 2006 World Cup in Germany.

On July 28, 2004, Oliver Bierhoff was appointed first team manager of the German national soccer team and in this role supported national coach Jürgen Klinsmann in preparing the German team for the World Cup. After the German national team won the World Cup on June 30, 2006 with a 5-3 victory. After reaching the semi-finals against Argentina, the team under captain Michael Ballack lost 0-2 goals in extra time against Italy on July 4, 2006. In the game for third place on July 8th in Stuttgart, the German team won 3-1 against Portugal. The triumph of the 2006 World Cup title went to Italy in the final on July 9th, to which France lost on penalties. In 2007 he became a member of the executive committee of the German Football Association. In 2014, Bierhoff won the world championship title with the German national team. After a structural reform of the DFB (2017), he became one of four DFB directors on January 1, 2018. In May 2018, the DFB announced the early extension of Bierhoff's contract until 2024.