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- Mark Waschke was born on 10 March 1972 in Wattenscheid, Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. He is an actor, known for Habermann (2010), A Hidden Life (2019) and Buddenbrooks (2008). He is married to Filipa César. They have two children.
- Actor
- Writer
- Producer
Bastian Pastewka was born on 4 April 1972 in Bochum, Germany. He is an actor and writer, known for Pastewka (2005), Der Wixxer (2004) and Morgen hör ich auf (2016). He has been married to Heidrun Buchmaier since 2004.- Actress
- Costume Designer
- Production Designer
Hanna Axmann-Rezzori was born on 14 July 1921 in Bochum, Germany. She was an actress and costume designer, known for The Red Menace (1949), They Were So Young (1954) and Der Platzanweiser - Porträt eines Kinomanen (1983). She was married to Rezzori, Gregor von, Edward Tierney and Tierney, Edward. She died on 30 April 2000 in Briare, Loiret, France.- Was an aspiring Jewish stage actress in Germany and had to flee in 1934 with her first husband, the cutter (film editor) Victor Palfi, after the Nazis came to power. She played only bit parts in Hollywood, many of them uncredited. Her most memorable roles were in Casablanca (1942), where she was "the woman who has to sell her diamonds" in order to escape the Nazis and in Marathon Man (1976), where she was "the woman on 47th street," chasing a Nazi who is trying to escape with robbed diamonds.
In 1943, she married the German-American actor Wolfgang Zilzer (stage name: Paul Andor), who had been the "man with expired papers" in Casablanca (1942). The couple divorced in old age when the American-born Zilzer wanted to die in Germany and his wife refused to return to her native country. - Writer
- Additional Crew
Benjamin Hessler was born in 1978 in Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Benjamin is a writer, known for Crooks (2024), Rammbock: Berlin Undead (2010) and 4 Blocks (2017).- Ingo Naujoks was born on 1 March 1962 in Bochum, Germany. He is an actor, known for Bewegte Männer (2003), Morden im Norden (2012) and Tatort (1970).
- Annina Hellenthal was born on 9 September 1983 in Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia, West Germany. She is an actress, known for Tatort (1970), Bettys Diagnose (2015) and Diamantenhochzeit (2009).
- Actor
- Additional Crew
Claus Holm was born on 4 August 1918 in Bochum, Germany. He was an actor, known for The Tiger of Eschnapur (1959), The Marriage of Maria Braun (1979) and Gorilla Gang (1968). He died on 21 September 1996 in Berlin, Germany.- Production Designer
- Art Director
- Set Decorator
Lives in Berlin, Germany. Previously Knut Loewe has lived in London, UK, New York and Los Angeles, USA, and Munich, Germany. Married to Claudia Loewe, they have two children. Loewe graduated from Royal College of Art, School for Film and Television, London with a Master of Arts degree. Loewe has also majored in architecture at the Polytechnical University in Stuttgart, Germany.- Hans Korte was born on 8 April 1929 in Bochum, Germany. He was an actor, known for Der große Bellheim (1993), Everyone Dies Alone (1976) and Der Vater eines Mörders (1987). He was married to Karin Eickelbaum and Barbara Rath. He died on 25 September 2016 in Munich, Bavaria, Germany.
- Jürgen Schmidt was born on 30 April 1938 in Bochum, Germany. He was an actor, known for Waldhaus (1987), Fernfahrer (1963) and Telerop 2009 - Es ist noch was zu retten (1974). He was married to Loni von Friedl. He died on 15 November 2004 in Munich, Bavaria, Germany.
- Julia Schöning was born in 1974 in Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. She is a writer, known for FrauTV (1984), Live nach Neun (2018) and Planet Wissen (2002).
- Friedrich Gnaß was born on 13 November 1892 in Langendreer, Bochum, Province of Westphalia, Prussia [now Bochum, North-Rhine Westphalia], Germany. He was an actor, known for M (1931), Danton (1931) and Rasputin, Demon with Women (1932). He died on 8 May 1958 in East Berlin, East Germany.
- Actor
- Editorial Department
- Additional Crew
Ygal Gleim was born on 2 October 1972 in Bochum, Germany. He is an actor, known for Electric Light - elektrisches Licht in einer kleinen Stadt (2023), Marienhof (1992) and Der Albaner (2010).- Max Kruk was born on 15 September 2000 in Bochum, Germany. He is an actor, known for Tatort (1970), Masters of the Air (2024) and Meme Girls (2023).
- Actor
- Additional Crew
Jochen Schroeder was born on 8 February 1954 in Bochum, Germany. He is an actor, known for MS Franziska (1977), The Black Forest Hospital (1985) and Die Wicherts von nebenan (1986). He has been married to Helga since 2002.- Patrick Joswig was born on 12 August 1975 in Bochum, Germany. He is an actor, known for Strafe - nach Ferdinand von Schirach (2022), Davos 1917 (2023) and V2. Escape from Hell (2021).
- Actor
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Rainer Will was born on 7 October 1954 in Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia, Deutschland. He was an actor and assistant director, known for Æon Flux (2005), Anna (2008) and R.I.S (2007). He died on 31 July 2022 in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Deutschland.- Writer
- Director
Tanja Bubbel was born in 1977 in Wattenscheid, Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Tanja is a writer and director, known for Glioblastom (2008), Biohackers (2020) and Die schönste Nebensache der Welt (2009).- Michael Stobbe was born in 1966 in Bochum, Germany. He is an actor, known for Masters of the Air (2024), Mordach - Tod in den Bergen (2023) and Die Tigerin (1992).
- Thorsten Legat was born on 7 November 1968 in Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. He has been married to Alexandra Legat since 1996. They have two children.
- Actor
- Writer
- Producer
Michael Diel was born in Bochum, Germany. He is an actor and writer, known for Debris (2021), Cops in Cars (2019) and Deep Take (2019).- Director
- Writer
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Barbara Kronenberg was born in 1980 in Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Barbara is a director and writer, known for Die Ballade von Ella Plummhoff (2015), Mission Ulja Funk (2021) and Doppelhaushälfte (2022).- Composer
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Gershon Kingsley was born on 28 October 1922 in Bochum, Germany. He was a composer, known for The Snowman (2017), Detroit Rock City (1999) and Brüno (2009). He was married to Lillian Bozinoff. He died on 10 December 2019 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.- Actress
- Additional Crew
Edith Schneider was born on 16 July 1919 in Bochum, Germany. She was an actress, known for Venus im Licht (1960), Odysseus auf Ogygia (1968) and The Quiller Memorandum (1966). She was married to Peter Mosbacher. She died on 11 August 2012 in Munich, Bavaria, Germany.- Actor
- Composer
- Producer
Hans Werner Olm was born on 1 February 1955 in Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. He is an actor and composer, known for Olm! (2002), Keine Ahnung? (2003) and 7 Zwerge (2004).- Christian Goebel was born on 14 August 1959 in Bochum, Germany. He is an actor, known for Don 2 (2011), Die Tigerin (1992) and SK Kölsch (1999).
- Sound Department
- Actor
- Writer
Manfred Banach was born on 26 July 1955 in Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. He is an actor and writer, known for John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023), Anonymous (2011) and Pandorum (2009).- Gundula Niemeyer was born in 1978 in Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. She is an actress, known for Schmitz & Family (2019), Die Bergretter (2009) and Partners in Justice (2014).
- Actor
- Additional Crew
René Bazinet is a German/Canadian stage and film actor. He is well known for being one of the most talented veteran clowns ever to have worked for Cirque du Soleil. In 2007 he became the clown act creator and acting consultant, for "Saltimbanco," which was their oldest major touring show, until discontinued after an over 20 year run - in 2013. He has carried on, in this capacity, with "Zarkana," a production Cirque du Soleil created in 2011.
René was born in what was still war torn Germany, a decade after WWII. His biological father was cabaret performer, Willy Degé. He moved to Canada, at the age of 16, shortly after his Mother, Ellen Fiener and Stepfather, Robert Bazinet, relocated there. Being transplanted proved to be somewhat of a culture shock for René, who did not yet speak English. Unable to communicate with fellow classmates easily, while endeavoring to learn his second language, he found solace in communing with nature. During this period René devoted much time to studying and imitating bird calls, which became part of his sound-effect repertoire.
Around the age of 20, René began his theatre art studies, at John Abbott College, in Canada, then started performing with the encouragement of one of his teachers, there. The undeniable talent he displayed compelled him to continue his studies in Mime and Clowning, with some of the most influential teachers and coaches, of the 20th century.
Most noteworthy among his instructors are Jacques Lecoq (1921-1999), along with legendary mime Étienne Decroux (1898-1991), who also taught the great mimes Jean-Louis Barrault (1910-1994) and Marcel Marceau (1923-2007). René learned the Feldenkrais Method, too, often referred to simply as 'Feldenkrais,' which is a somatic educational system designed by Moshé Feldenkrais (1904-1984). In time, René started to teach Feldenkrais, which aims to reduce pain or limitations in movement, to improve physical function, and to promote general well-being by increasing awareness of oneself and by expanding movement repertoire.
During the learning processes he paid his dues, for 9 years, as a street performer, in Paris and went on to do a number of cabaret and variety club stints, entertain in gala events, work for various theatre companies, etc., throughout Europe and Japan. Along the line, René developed a duo act with a clown partner, David Shiner, that they took on tour, before being hired as lead artist, by the prestigious Cirque du Soleil. For their original production, of "Saltimbanco," he developed and played (5) separate roles - for 4 years - throughout Northern America and in Japan, from 1992 - 1996.
René subsequently portrayed the romantic lead, opposite Julie Cox, in their only full length feature film, to date, "Alegria: An Enchanting Fable," or "Alegria Le Film," based on the tent show "Alegria." He has, since, reprised his roles in "Saltimbanco," periodically, at London's - Royal Albert Hall and in Brazil's - Rio de Janeiro. Over the years he has worked extensively for other well known circus companies such as Roncalli and Salto Natale.
René is multilingual, having a facility for languages. He speaks German, English, French and Italian fluently. Continuing to hone his craft, he is considered to be one of the world's top clowns. In 1999 the Canadian government's Council of Arts commissioned him to contribute to their circus art series of instructional books. René's particular edition was entitled "Le Clown" and includes numerous photos along with comprehensive directives, on specific techniques, in the art of clowning. Having enjoyed a career spanning over 30 years, René is widely recognized not only as a supreme clown but a gifted film actor, clown coach and director, as well.
He is also a world renowned mime, with a particularly graceful and fluid style, who has served as mentor and inspiration to many other mimes, clowns and stage actors. His long time artistic partner David Shiner, who is also a veteran performer for Cirque du Soleil, as well as one of their show creators and mentors, continues to tour Europe intermittently, with René, in the two-man show they first created back in the 1980s.- Sebastian Stielke studied acting in Vienna (Austria) and at the Filmuniversity Babelsberg "Konrad Wolf" at the famous Filmstudios ("Studio Babelsberg") in Potsdam / Berlin (Germany). He played at several theaters in Germany, is living in Berlin, speaks 3 languages (German, English, French) and works in theatre, film and television all across Europe.
- Actor
- Producer
- Writer
Ilja Rosendahl was born on 23 February 1968 in Bochum, Germany. He is an actor and producer, known for Remaining Chance (2021), The Dresden Codex and Emerald.- Ines Marie Westernströer was born on 4 March 1986 in Bochum, Germany. She is an actress, known for Black Death (2010), Tatort (1970) and Equinox (2020).
- Gundula Rapsch was born on 26 January 1963 in Bochum, Germany. She was an actress, known for Leas Hochzeit (1992), Tatort (1970) and Die Lottosieger (2009). She died on 14 December 2011 in Vienna, Austria.
- Sepp Wäsche was born on 30 November 1929 in Bochum, Germany. He was an actor, known for Tatort (1970), Fernfahrer (1963) and Die Straße (1978). He died on 30 June 2002 in Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany.
- Hanna Rudolph was born on 28 March 1966 in Bochum, Germany. She is an actress, known for Auf Achse (1980), What to Do in Case of Fire (2001) and Stahlnetz (1958).
- Michael Härle was born in 1968 in Bochum, Germany. He is an actor, known for Bewegte Männer (2003), Die Feuerengel (1997) and SOKO Wismar (2004).
- Actress
- Executive
Milena Preradovic was born on 19 November 1962 in Bochum, Germany. She is an actress and executive, known for RTL Samstag Nacht (1993), Planetopia (1998) and Die 100.000 Mark Show (1993). She has been married to Matthias Schönwandt since 4 September 2000. She was previously married to Michael Karr.- Production Manager
- Additional Crew
- Producer
Isabel Gomez-Moriana was born on 12 March 1969 in Bochum, Germany. She is a production manager and producer, known for The Perfect Match (2008), Queer as Folk (2000) and Dead by Monday (2001).- Actor
- Additional Crew
Heinz Braun was born in 1919 in Bochum, Germany. He was a Soviet actor. In 1939 Heinz Braun graduated from the Polytechnic in Germany. In the rank of Oberleutenant, Braun served in the army of General Rommel during the Second World War in Africa, where he was wounded by an anti-personnel mine. After treatment in the hospital, he served in parts of the SS troops on the Eastern Front. Since the 50's he lived in the USSR. Heinz Braun worked as a foreign news announcer for West Germany and in the Committee on Television and Radio Broadcasting, and was a movie actor. In addition to acting, he was also a consultant for the uniform of the Wehrmacht and the SS. The last film, in which Heinz Braun took part was "Humiliated and Injured", dated 1991. The date and place of death of Heinz Braun are unknown.- Horst A. Fechner was born in 1935 in Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. He was an actor, known for Balko (1995), Tatort (1970) and Detektivbüro Roth (1986). He died on 15 September 1996 in Bielefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
- Writer
- Producer
- Director
Thomas Hermanns was born on 5 March 1963 in Bochum, Germany. He is a writer and producer, known for Quatsch Comedy Club (2002), Lukas (1996) and Die Goldene Kamera 2017 (2017). He has been married to Wolfgang Macht since 6 September 2008.- Anna Schmidt was born in 1978 in Bochum, Germany. She is an actress, known for Was es ist (2010), Fango - Die Bestie (2006) and Top Girl (2014).
- Werner Karle Jr. was born on 24 March 1963 in Bochum, Germany. He was an actor and writer, known for Bang Boom Bang - Ein todsicheres Ding (1999), Und tschüss! (1995) and Lautlos (2004). He died on 28 September 2002.
- Hans Schulze was born on 7 October 1930 in Bochum, Germany. He was an actor, known for Macbeth (1974), Na krawedzi (1973) and Tatort (1970). He died on 29 August 2023 in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
- Hans Brockmann was born on 15 June 1893 in Bochum, Germany. He was an actor, known for Guilt (1919), Die Frau im Himmel (1920) and Die Nacht des Grauens (1919). He died on 16 February 1982 in Hamburg, Germany.
- Helmut Schlich was born on 26 January 1935 in Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. He died on 2 January 2015 in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
- Actor
- Soundtrack
Hennes Bender was born on 19 February 1968 in Bochum, Germany. He is an actor, known for Tramitz & Friends (2004), Spezialeinsatz (2010) and Geisterjäger John Sinclair: Edition 2000 (2000).- Thekla Viloo Fliesberg was born in 1989 in Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. She is an actress, known for Cloudy Clouds (2021), Tatort (1970) and Get Up (2023).
- Producer
- Production Manager
- Additional Crew
Frank Döhmann was born on 4 August 1956 in Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. He is a producer and production manager, known for Meine Schwestern (2013), The Real American: Joe McCarthy (2011) and The Coming Days (2010).