Diane Kruger

Born:July 15, 1976

Place of Birth:Algermissen, Lower Saxony, West Germany [now Germany]

Known For:Acting

Biography

Diane Kruger, born on July 15, 1976, in Germany, is a versatile actress who has captivated audiences with her compelling performances on the big screen. Throughout her career, Kruger has showcased her talent in a variety of roles, earning accolades and recognition for her work in both Hollywood and international cinema.

One of Kruger's breakout roles came in the epic war film "Troy" (2004), where she portrayed the character of Helen, a role that showcased her ability to bring depth and emotion to complex characters. Her portrayal of Dr. Abigail Chase in the popular heist film "National Treasure" (2004) and its sequel further solidified her status as a talented and versatile actress.

Kruger's collaboration with renowned director Quentin Tarantino in the critically acclaimed war film "Inglourious Basterds" (2009) brought her widespread acclaim for her portrayal of the fearless Bridget von Hammersmark. Her performance in the psychological thriller "Unknown" (2011) further demonstrated her range as an actress, showcasing her ability to immerse herself in diverse and challenging roles.

In addition to her success in film, Kruger also made a mark on television with her role as Detective Sonya Cross in the FX crime drama series "The Bridge" (2013–14). Her portrayal of the dedicated and complex character garnered praise from both critics and audiences alike, showcasing her versatility as an actress who can excel in both film and television projects.

In 2017, Kruger made a triumphant return to her German roots with her role in Fatih Akin's "In the Fade," where she delivered a powerful performance that earned her the prestigious Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress. This marked a significant milestone in her career, further solidifying her reputation as a talented and acclaimed actress in both Hollywood and international cinema.

Kruger's ability to seamlessly transition between different genres and languages sets her apart as a versatile and dynamic actress who continues to push boundaries and challenge herself with each new project. With her impressive body of work and her dedication to her craft, Diane Kruger has established herself as a force to be reckoned with in the world of entertainment, captivating audiences with her talent, charisma, and undeniable on-screen presence.

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Filmography

Acting

Troy

Helen

2004

In year 1250 B.C. during the late Bronze age, two emerging nations begin to clash. Paris, the Trojan prince, convinces Helen, Queen of Sparta, to leave her husband Menelaus, and sail with him back to Troy. After Menelaus finds out that his wife was taken by the Trojans, he asks his brother Agamemnon to help him get her back. Agamemnon sees this as an opportunity for power. They set off with 1,000 ships holding 50,000 Greeks to Troy.

Inglourious Basterds

Bridget von Hammersmark

2009

In Nazi-occupied France during World War II, a group of Jewish-American soldiers known as "The Basterds" are chosen specifically to spread fear throughout the Third Reich by scalping and brutally killing Nazis. The Basterds, lead by Lt. Aldo Raine soon cross paths with a French-Jewish teenage girl who runs a movie theater in Paris which is targeted by the soldiers.

Mr. Nobody

Adult Anna

2009

Nemo Nobody leads an ordinary existence with his wife and 3 children; one day, he wakes up as a mortal centenarian in the year 2092.

National Treasure

Abigail Chase

2004

Modern treasure hunters, led by archaeologist Ben Gates, search for a chest of riches rumored to have been stashed away by George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin during the Revolutionary War. The chest's whereabouts may lie in secret clues embedded in the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, and Gates is in a race to find the gold before his enemies do.

The Host

The Seeker / Lacey

2013

A parasitic alien soul is injected into the body of Melanie Stryder. Instead of carrying out her race's mission of taking over the Earth, "Wanda" (as she comes to be called) forms a bond with her host and sets out to aid other free humans.

The 355

Marie Schmidt

2022

A group of top female agents from American, British, Chinese, Colombian, and German government agencies are drawn together to try and stop an organization from acquiring a deadly weapon to send the world into chaos.

Unknown

Gina

2011

A man awakens from a coma, only to discover that someone has taken on his identity and that no one, (not even his wife), believes him. With the help of a young woman, he sets out to prove who he is.

National Treasure: Book of Secrets

Abigail Chase

2007

Benjamin Franklin Gates and Abigail Chase re-team with Riley Poole and, now armed with a stack of long-lost pages from John Wilkes Booth's diary, Ben must follow a clue left there to prove his ancestor's innocence in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.

The American

Tatiyana Volkova

2023

American ballet dancer Joy Womack is accepted into Moscow's infamously tough Bolshoi Ballet Academy, with the dream of becoming a great ballerina.

Marlowe

Clare Cavendish

2023

Private detective Philip Marlowe becomes embroiled in an investigation involving a wealthy Californian family after a beautiful blonde hires him to track down her former lover.

First Love

Kay Albright

2022

A young man’s difficult entry into adulthood, who experiences the highs and lows of his first love, while dealing with the familial fallout spurred by the financial crisis of 2008.

Special Forces

Elsa Casanova

2011

Afghanistan. War correspondent Elsa Casanova is taken hostage by the Taliban. Faced with her imminent execution, a Special Forces unit is dispatched to free her. In some of the world’s most breathtaking yet hostile landscapes, a relentless pursuit begins between her kidnappers who have no intention of letting their prey escape them and a group of soldiers who risk their lives in pursuit of their single aim – to bring her home alive. This strong, independent woman and these men of duty are thrown together and forced to confront situations of great danger that inextricably bind them – emotionally, violently and intimately.

The Infiltrator

Kathy Ertz

2016

A U.S Customs official uncovers a massive money laundering scheme involving Pablo Escobar.

Wicker Park

Lisa

2004

Matthew, a young advertising executive in Chicago, puts his life and a business trip to China on hold when he thinks he sees Lisa, the love of his life who left him without a word two years earlier, walking out of a restaurant one day.

Joyeux Noel

Anna Sörensen

2005

France, 1914, during World War I. On Christmas Eve, an extraordinary event takes place in the bloody no man's land that the French and the Scots dispute with the Germans…

Longing

Alice

2024

A business mogul runs into his old small town girlfriend while she is visiting the big city only to find out that they had a child together that he was unaware of.

In the Fade

Katja Sekerci

2017

Katja's life collapses after the deaths of her husband and son in a bomb attack. After a time of mourning and injustice, Katja seeks revenge.

QT8: The First Eight

Self

2019

A detailed account of the life and artistic career of legendary filmmaker Quentin Tarantino, from his early days as a video club manager to the scandalous fall in disgrace of producer Harvey Weinstein. A story about how to shoot eight great movies and become an icon of modern pop culture.

The Hunting Party

Marjana

2007

A young journalist, an experienced cameraman and a discredited reporter find their bold plan to capture Bosnia's top war criminal quickly spiraling out of control when a UN representative mistakes them for a CIA hit squad.

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First Love

Executive Producer

2022

A young man’s difficult entry into adulthood, who experiences the highs and lows of his first love, while dealing with the familial fallout spurred by the financial crisis of 2008.