Born:
October 13, 1960
Birthplace: Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Trivia:
Is also a mime, musician, dancer and acrobat. Worked as a street performer for a time. Studied music and theater in Hildesheim, Germany; and acting and directing in Aix-en-Provence, France. Made his professional (stage) acting debut in 1981 in Hildesheim, Germany. Is fluent in five languages: German, English, French, Italian and Spanish. Can play a handful of musical instruments, including violin, piano, guitar and mandolin. Studied method acting with Susan Strasberg in Italy during 1989. She helped him secure his first starring movie role, the Italian film Il Piacere delle Carni. Has two main residences: Berlin and Paris. Hobbies include reading, yoga, meditation and hiking.