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Christian Berkel

Christian Berkel

Born:28 Ekim 1957

Place of Birth:Berlin, West Germany [now Germany]

Known For:Acting

Biography

Christian Berkel, a versatile German actor, was born on October 28, 1957, in Berlin. His journey into the world of acting began at a young age, influenced by his father, a military doctor. Berkel's passion for the arts led him to Paris at 14, where he studied drama under the guidance of renowned mentors Jean-Louis Barrault and Pierre Berlin.

After honing his craft in Paris, Berkel furthered his training at the German Film and Television Academy in Berlin. He graced stages in cities like Augsburg, Düsseldorf, Munich, Vienna, and Berlin's prestigious Schiller Theatre, showcasing his talent and dedication to the craft of acting.

Berkel's on-screen presence has captivated audiences in various German television productions. However, it was his portrayal of Doctor Ernst-Günther Schenck in the Academy Award-nominated film "Downfall" that garnered him international acclaim. He continued to impress with notable roles in films like "Black Book," directed by Paul Verhoeven, and Hollywood blockbusters such as "Flightplan" and "Valkyrie," where he portrayed Colonel Albrecht Mertz von Quirnheim.

Not one to be confined by borders, Berkel's talent transcends languages as he is fluent in French and English, adding depth to his performances. His versatility as an actor shone through in Quentin Tarantino's "Inglourious Basterds," earning him a place among the stellar cast of the Academy Award-nominated film.

Off-screen, Berkel shares his life in Berlin with his partner, actress Andrea Sawatzki, with whom he has two sons. Their shared love for the arts and their family life adds another dimension to Berkel's persona, showcasing a balance between his professional and personal worlds.

Christian Berkel's dedication to his craft, his ability to embody diverse characters, and his international success make him a standout figure in the world of cinema. His journey from Paris to Berlin, from the stage to the silver screen, is a testament to his passion for storytelling and his commitment to his art.

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Inglourious Basterds

Inglourious Basterds

Proprietor Eric

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.
Downfall

Downfall

Prof. Dr. Ernst-Günter Schenck

2004

In April of 1945, Germany stands at the brink of defeat with the Russian Army closing in from the east and the Allied Expeditionary Force attacking from the west. In Berlin, capital of the Third Reich, Adolf Hitler proclaims that Germany will still achieve victory and orders his generals and advisers to fight to the last man. When the end finally does come, and Hitler lies dead by his own hand, what is left of his military must find a way to end the killing that is the Battle of Berlin, and lay down their arms in surrender.
Valkyrie

Valkyrie

Albrecht Ritter Mertz von Quirnheim

2008

Wounded in Africa during World War II, Nazi Col. Claus von Stauffenberg returns to his native Germany and joins the Resistance in a daring plan to create a shadow government and assassinate Adolf Hitler. When events unfold so that he becomes a central player, he finds himself tasked with both leading the coup and personally killing the Führer.
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.

The Man from U.N.C.L.E.

Udo

2015

At the height of the Cold War, a mysterious criminal organization plans to use nuclear weapons and technology to upset the fragile balance of power between the United States and Soviet Union. CIA agent Napoleon Solo and KGB agent Illya Kuryakin are forced to put aside their hostilities and work together to stop the evildoers in their tracks. The duo's only lead is the daughter of a missing German scientist, whom they must find soon to prevent a global catastrophe.
Flightplan

Flightplan

Mortuary Director

2005

Flying at 40,000 feet in a state-of-the art aircraft that she helped design, Kyle Pratt's 6-year-old daughter Julia vanishes without a trace. Or did she? No one on the plane believes Julia was ever onboard. And now Kyle, desperate and alone, can only count on her own wits to unravel the mystery and save her daughter.
Black Book

Black Book

General Käutner

2006

In the Nazi-occupied Netherlands during World War II, a Jewish singer infiltrates the regional Gestapo headquarters for the Dutch resistance.
The Experiment

The Experiment

Robert Steinhoff, Prisoner Nr. 38

2001

20 volunteers agree to take part in a seemingly well-paid experiment advertised by the university. It is supposed to be about aggressive behavior in an artificial prison situation. A journalist senses a story behind the ad and smuggles himself in among the test subjects. They are randomly divided into prisoners and guards. What seems like a game at the beginning soon turns into bloody seriousness.
Elle

Elle

Robert

2016

When Michèle, the CEO of a gaming software company, is attacked in her home by an unknown assailant, she refuses to let it alter her precisely ordered life. She manages crises involving family, all the while becoming engaged in a game of cat and mouse with her stalker.
Trumbo

Trumbo

Otto Preminger

2015

The career of screenwriter Dalton Trumbo is halted by a witch hunt in the late 1940s when he defies the anti-communist HUAC committee and is blacklisted.
Miracle at St. Anna

Miracle at St. Anna

Captain Eichholz

2008

Miracle at St. Anna chronicles the story of four American soldiers who are members of the all-black 92nd "Buffalo Soldier" Division stationed in Tuscany, Italy during World War II.

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