Why do certain characters stay with us long after the credits roll? That is the space I am drawn to – where a role becomes a human being who touches, fascinates, and lingers in memory.

With dual citizenship (GER/USA) and native fluency in German and English, I have worked 30 years on stage and screen across Europe and the U.S. I also speak fluent French and conversational Spanish. My foundation is a Bachelor in Acting (Stanislavski & Michael Chekhov), with studies in theatre science, psychology, and human anatomy, later refined for camera in the U.S. with Strasberg, Uta Hagen, and Meisner.

My playing range is 48–60. I am drawn to archaic characters, historical narratives, and conflicted figures. I often explore quiet power, dark seduction, and unshakable dignity – always balanced by humor and humanity. In short: whether leader or visionary, trickster or guardian, I thrive in roles that demand presence, depth, and intensity.

At 19, a near-death experience shifted my path from engineering to the arts, leading me from theatre work with Peter Zadek to indie films, TV, and collaborations with directors like Steven Soderbergh or Jan Sverák, producers including Ridley Scott and Ron Howard, and actors such as Michael Douglas, Donald Sutherland, Tim Robbins, John Rhys Davies, or Franco Nero. These encounters sharpened my craft and broadened my perspective.

Beyond the profession, I love life: traveling, embracing adventure, and seeking experiences that deepen growth. Storytelling – performing, writing, or directing – is how I share those encounters and leave a mark.
I would describe myself as a European actor with international experience, combining philosophical depth with curiosity and versatility. Alongside acting I also direct, write, and coach – always open to the next challenge.

And humor? Indispensable. Or, as Chaplin said: “In close-up, life is a tragedy; in a wide shot, it’s a comedy.”