German actors in Los Angeles
Here are 8 famous actors from Germany who live or lived in Los Angeles:
Dominic Monaghan
Dominic Monaghan (December 8, 1976 Berlin-) also known as Dominic Bernard Patrick Luke Monaghan or Dom is a German actor and film producer. He has been generally known to be living in Berlin, Stockport and Los Angeles.
Monaghan rose to fame for his role as Meriadoc Brandybuck in the Lord of the Rings film trilogy. He also played the role of Charlie Pace on the hit television series Lost. Monaghan has appeared in numerous other films such as X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Pet, and radio dramas such as The Lord of the Rings and The Dark Knight. Off-screen, he is known for his passion for nature and animals, and has been involved in several environmental and conservation efforts. In addition to acting, Monaghan is also a musician, and has performed with the band Lost Luggage and released his own EP, "Radioactive."
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Thomas Kretschmann
Thomas Kretschmann (September 8, 1962 Dessau-) a.k.a. Tomas Krechmann is a German actor, voice actor and swimmer. He has three children, Sascha Kretschmann, Stella Kretschmann and Nicolas Kretschmann. He has been living in Dessau and Los Angeles.
Kretschmann started his career as a swimmer and won several championships before deciding to pursue acting. He made his film debut in 1989 with the German film "Der Mitwisser" and soon gained popularity with his role in the critically acclaimed film "Stalingrad" in 1993. He is known for his versatile performances in both German and international films such as "The Pianist", "King Kong", and "Avengers: Age of Ultron". Kretschmann has also appeared in television shows such as "The Crown" and "Absentia". He has won several awards for his performances, including the Best Actor award at the Fantasporto International Film Festival for his role in "Der Tunnel" in 2002.
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Mark Bellinghaus
Mark Bellinghaus (July 20, 1963 Koblenz-) also known as Hans Siegfried Schmidt is a German actor. He has been widely known to be living in Koblenz, Traben-Trarbach, Los Angeles and Munich.
Bellinghaus started his acting career in the 1980s and has appeared in numerous television shows, films and theater productions. Some of his notable works include his role in the crime series "Tatort", the drama film "Mein Freund der Mörder" and the theater play "Hamlet". In addition to acting, Bellinghaus is also a writer and director, having directed several short films and theater productions. He has won several awards for his work, including the Bavarian Film Award for Best Actor in 1994. Bellinghaus is known for his versatile acting range and has played a variety of characters throughout his career.
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Kevin Federline
Kevin Federline (March 21, 1978 Fresno-) also known as K-Fed, Kevin Earl Federline, Kevin Ferderline or Cletus is a German actor, rapper, singer, dancer and fashion model. His children are called Sean Federline, Jayden James Federline, Kaleb Michael Jackson Federline, Kori Madison Federline, Jordan Kay Federline and Peyton Marie Federline. He has been known to be living in Fresno and Los Angeles.
Born in Fresno, California, Kevin Federline rose to fame in the early 2000s as a backup dancer for celebrities such as Pink, Justin Timberlake, and Michael Jackson. However, he is perhaps best known for his highly publicized marriage to pop icon Britney Spears. Federline and Spears were married from 2004 to 2007 and have two children together.
Aside from his work as a dancer and model, Federline has also dabbled in music. He released an album in 2006 titled "Playing with Fire" which received negative reviews from critics. Despite this, Federline continued to release singles and perform at various events.
In recent years, Federline has largely stepped out of the public eye, focusing on his family and personal life. However, he made headlines in late 2018 when he requested an increase in child support payments from Spears, citing the increased expenses associated with raising their two children.
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Christian Oliver
Christian Oliver (March 3, 1972 Celle-) is a German actor and film producer. He has been residing in Los Angeles.
Oliver began his acting career in the late 1990s, appearing in various German films, TV shows, and stage productions. He gained popularity for his lead role as Jan Brademann in the TV series "Verbotene Liebe" (Forbidden Love) from 1996 to 1998.
In the early 2000s, Oliver began working in American productions, starting with a guest appearance on the TV show "Relic Hunter" in 2001. He went on to appear in several other TV shows, including "CSI: Miami," "Without a Trace," and "NCIS."
Oliver also appeared in films such as "The Good German" (2006) and "Valkyrie" (2008) with Tom Cruise. In addition to acting, Oliver has produced several projects, including the 2014 film "Black Coffee" starring Darrin Dewitt Henson and Christian Keyes.
In his personal life, Oliver is married to actress Diana Herold, and they have two children together.
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Boris Kodjoe
Boris Kodjoe (March 8, 1973 Vienna-) also known as Boris Frederic Cecil Tay-Natey Ofuatey-Kodjoe or Boris O. Kodjoe is a German actor and fashion model. He has two children, Nicolas Neruda Kodjoe and Sophie Tei Naaki Lee Kodjoe. He has been known to be residing in Freiburg im Breisgau, Atlanta and Los Angeles.
Boris Kodjoe was born in Vienna, Austria to a Ghanaian father and a German mother. He spent the majority of his childhood growing up in Freiburg, Germany before moving to the United States to attend Virginia Commonwealth University on a tennis scholarship.
While in college, Kodjoe developed a passion for acting and modeling, which eventually led to him signing with a talent agency in New York City. He quickly became a successful model, appearing in campaigns for major brands such as Ralph Lauren and Perry Ellis.
Kodjoe's acting career began with small roles in television shows and films, but he gained widespread recognition for his starring role in the Showtime series Soul Food. He has since appeared in numerous films and TV shows, including Resident Evil: Afterlife, Undercovers, and Real Husbands of Hollywood.
Aside from his acting and modeling work, Kodjoe is also an advocate for several charitable organizations, including Sophie's Voice Foundation, which he co-founded with his wife, actress Nicole Ari Parker, to raise awareness for spina bifida.
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Justin Chambers
Justin Chambers (July 11, 1970 Springfield-) a.k.a. Justin W. Chambers is a German model and actor. He has five children, Maya Chambers, Kaila Chambers, Jackson Chambers, Eva Chambers and Isabella Chambers. He has been known to be living in Springfield, New York City and Los Angeles.
Justin Chambers began his career in the fashion industry as a model for fashion brands such as Calvin Klein, Armani, and Dolce & Gabbana. He eventually transitioned into acting and gained recognition for his role as Dr. Alex Karev on the hit medical drama series "Grey's Anatomy." Chambers was a series regular on the show for 16 seasons and earned a Screen Actors Guild Award for his performance.
Aside from "Grey's Anatomy," Chambers has also appeared in films such as "The Wedding Planner" and "Broken City." In addition to his successful acting career, Chambers is also involved in various philanthropic endeavors, including supporting organizations such as Stand Up to Cancer and PETA.
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Rudolf Martin
Rudolf Martin (July 31, 1967 West Berlin-) also known as Rudolph Martin is a German actor. He has been generally known to be living in Italy, Paris and Los Angeles.
Martin moved to the United States in the early 1990s and gained recognition for his portrayal of Antonio Banderas' lover in the film "Never Talk to Strangers." He has since appeared in numerous films and television shows, including "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," "24," "NCIS," and "Dexter." Martin is also a trained opera singer and has performed in several opera productions. In addition to his acting career, he is also a published author and playwright.
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