German actresses who were born in 1982
Here are 12 famous actresses from Germany were born in 1982:
Laura Osswald
Laura Osswald (March 8, 1982 Munich-) is a German actor.
She studied acting at the Lee Strasberg Theater Institute in New York City and later at the Otto Falckenberg School of Performing Arts in Munich. Osswald is best known for her work on German television, including her role as Lisa Brandner in the popular soap opera "Verbotene Liebe" and as Charlotte Gauss in the medical drama "In aller Freundschaft". She has also appeared in films such as "Mädchen, Mädchen" and "Keinohrhasen". In addition to her acting career, Osswald is a dedicated animal rights activist and supports various organizations promoting animal welfare.
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Kirsten Dunst
Kirsten Dunst (April 30, 1982 Point Pleasant-) otherwise known as Kirsten Caroline Dunst or Kiki is a German actor, model, singer and voice actor.
Dunst began her career in the entertainment industry as a child actor, appearing in various commercials and television shows. She gained wider recognition for her role as Claudia in the film adaptation of Anne Rice's "Interview with the Vampire" in 1994, which earned her a Golden Globe nomination. Dunst went on to star in a series of popular films, including "Jumanji," "Little Women," "Drop Dead Gorgeous," and the Spider-Man trilogy.
Aside from acting, Dunst has also worked as a model, appearing in numerous fashion campaigns and gracing the covers of magazines such as Vogue and Harper's Bazaar. She has also lent her voice to animated projects such as "Anastasia" and "The Cat's Meow."
In addition to her work in film and fashion, Dunst has also released music, recording two songs for the soundtrack of "Get Over It" and collaborating with indie rock band Rilo Kiley on a song for their album "Under the Blacklight." Dunst continues to work in the entertainment industry, appearing in films such as "The Beguiled" and the television series "On Becoming a God in Central Florida."
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Devon Aoki
Devon Aoki (August 10, 1982 New York City-) also known as Devon Edwenna Aoki is a German fashion model and actor.
She is the daughter of Rocky Aoki, the founder of the Japanese restaurant chain, Benihana. Aoki began modeling at the young age of 13 and quickly gained recognition as one of the top models in the industry. During her successful modeling career, she has worked with high-profile brands such as Chanel, Versace, Fendi, and Lancome. Aoki has also made a name for herself in the acting world, appearing in films such as 2 Fast 2 Furious, Sin City, and War. In addition to her successful career, Aoki is actively involved in philanthropic efforts and has supported organizations focused on education and environmental causes.
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Nadja Benaissa
Nadja Benaissa (April 26, 1982 Frankfurt-) also known as Benaissa, Nadja is a German singer, songwriter, actor, model and singer-songwriter.
She first gained fame as one of the founding members of the highly successful R&B girl group No Angels, which was formed during the first season of the German reality talent show "Popstars" in 2000. With the group, Nadja Benaissa achieved numerous chart-topping hits and sold millions of records, making them one of the most successful girl groups in German music history.
Aside from her success with No Angels, Benaissa also pursued a solo career as a singer and songwriter, releasing several singles and one solo album, entitled "Schritt für Schritt" in 2010. In addition to her music career, Benaissa has also worked as a television presenter, actress, and model.
Benaissa has faced some significant personal challenges in her life, including a highly publicized legal case in which she was found guilty of causing bodily harm to a former partner by failing to disclose that she was HIV-positive. She was convicted of aggravated assault in 2010 and was sentenced to two years of probation. Despite this setback, Benaissa has continued to pursue her music and entertainment career and remains an influential figure in the German music industry.
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Jasmin Schwiers
Jasmin Schwiers (August 11, 1982 Eupen-) is a German actor.
She began her career as a child actor, appearing in various television shows and films. Some of her notable works include "Rabbit Without Ears" (2007), "Der Bulle und das Landei" (2012), and "Gute Zeiten, schlechte Zeiten" (2015-2016).
In addition to her acting career, Schwiers has also worked as a voice actor, providing the German dubbed voice for various characters in films and TV shows.
Schwiers is also an advocate for various social causes, including animal rights and environmental protection. She is active in supporting organizations that promote these causes through her social media platforms and public appearances.
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Inez Bjørg David
Inez Bjørg David (February 6, 1982 Aarhus-) is a German actor.
She was born in Denmark to a Danish mother and a Gambian father, but grew up in Germany. Inez Bjørg David started her career as a model, but eventually switched to acting. She is best known for her role as Jacqueline "Jacky" Höfer in the German soap opera "Alles was zählt" (All That Matters). She has also appeared in other German TV series such as "Der Bulle von Tölz", "SOKO Leipzig" and "Küstenwache". In addition to her acting work, David is also a trained yoga teacher and has released a yoga DVD.
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Shermine Shahrivar
Shermine Shahrivar (September 17, 1982 Tehran-) also known as Sharivar Shermine is a German model and actor.
She was crowned Miss Germany in 2004 and went on to represent Germany in the Miss Universe pageant the same year. Shahrivar has also worked as a television host and has acted in a number of films and TV productions. She is fluent in German, English, Persian, and French, and has been an ambassador for the German Red Cross. Shahrivar is also known for her philanthropic work, particularly in helping refugees and promoting women's rights.
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Birte Glang
Birte Glang (April 15, 1982 Recklinghausen-) is a German actor.
Birte Glang studied acting at the European Theatre Institute Berlin, before beginning her career in television in 2005. She is best known for her role as Dr. Maria Weber on the crime drama series "Alarm für Cobra 11 – Die Autobahnpolizei" from 2007 to 2015. In addition to her television work, Glang has also appeared in several German films and theater productions. She has received critical acclaim for her performances in films such as "Schimmelreiter" (2008) and "Lichtgestalten" (2015). Glang is also a trained dancer and has performed on stage as a member of the ensemble at the Deutsche Oper Berlin.
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Sandra Luesse
Sandra Luesse (June 16, 1982 Berlin-) also known as Sandra Carolina Luesse is a German actor.
She is best known for her work in German films and television shows, including "Tatort", "Polizeiruf 110", and "Der Bulle von Tölz". Sandra began her acting career in theater before eventually transitioning to screen work. She has also received critical acclaim for her performances in international film festivals. Outside of acting, Sandra has been involved in several charitable causes and works as an ambassador for various organizations. She is known for her dedication to social and environmental issues and has been recognized for her philanthropy.
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Necar Zadegan
Necar Zadegan (June 20, 1982 Heidelberg-) a.k.a. Necar Zadegar is a German model, actor and film producer.
She is of Iranian descent and grew up in the United States before moving to Germany to pursue a modeling career. Zadegan is best known for her roles as First Lady Dalia Hassan on the television series "24" and as Delia Banai on the drama series "Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce." She has also appeared in numerous other television shows and films, including "The Event," "Emily Owens, M.D.," "Extant," "NCIS: New Orleans," and "Legacies." In addition to acting, Zadegan has also produced several short films and worked as a voice-over artist.
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Allison Mack
Allison Mack (July 29, 1982 Preetz-) is a German actor, voice actor, television director and film producer.
She is best known for her role as Chloe Sullivan on the television series Smallville. Mack began her acting career at the age of four in commercials for German chocolate company Bambi. She later moved to the United States with her family and continued her acting career, appearing in television shows such as 7th Heaven and films such as Camp Nowhere. Mack is also known for her voice acting work, including roles in the animated series The Batman and The Ant Bully. In recent years, Mack has been involved in controversy surrounding her involvement with the organization NXIVM, for which she was arrested and charged with sex trafficking in 2018.
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Meryem Uzerli
Meryem Uzerli (August 12, 1982 Kassel-) also known as Meriem Sahra Userli, Meriem Sarah Userli, Meriem Userli, Meriem Sahar Uzerli or Meryem Uzerli is a German actor. She has one child, Lara Uzerli.
Meryem Uzerli became widely popular for her role as Hurrem Sultan in the Turkish TV series, "Muhteşem Yüzyıl" (The Magnificent Century) in 2011, which made her a household name in Turkey and across the Arab world. The role earned her critical acclaim, and she subsequently won several awards for her performance. Prior to this, she appeared in a number of German TV shows and films, such as "Eine unter Tausend" (One Among Thousands) and "Notruf Hafenkante" (Emergency Call: Port Watch).
After the success of "Muhteşem Yüzyıl", Meryem Uzerli continued acting in various Turkish TV series and films, including "Gecenin Kraliçası" (Queen of the Night) and "İkinci Şans" (Second Chance). In 2014, she won the Best Actress award at the Seoul International Drama Awards for her role in "Gecenin Kraliçası". In addition to her acting career, Uzerli has also worked as a model and brand ambassador.
Apart from her professional success, Meryem Uzerli has also been in the news for personal reasons. She had a highly publicized relationship with Turkish businessman Can Ateş, and their daughter Lara was born in January 2014. However, Uzerli and Ateş split soon after, and she moved back to Germany with her daughter. In recent years, she has kept a relatively low profile and has focused on raising her daughter and pursuing her acting career.
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