About
German actor who starred in the television miniseries Generation War. He is also known for his portrayal of Inspector Gereon Rath in the neo-noir television series Babylon Berlin. His film credits include The Reader, Young Goethe in Love, and The Man with the Iron Heart.
Before Fame
He studied performing arts at the Max Reinhardt Seminar and graduated in 2005.
Trivia
He won the Golden Camera award for Best German Actor for his role in Babylon Berlin. He has expressed support for the climate action group Extinction Rebellion.
Family Life
He and Austrian-Swiss actress Miriam Stein began dating in 2009. They welcomed their first child in 2017.
Associated With
He and Kate Winslet both appeared in the 2008 romantic drama film The Reader.
