Til Schweiger

Til Schweiger is Germany's best-known actor and the country's most successful director.

Movie Actor

December 19, 1963

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Til Schweiger, a renowned German actor, director, and producer, gained international recognition for his role as Hugo Stiglitz in Quentin Tarantino’s “Inglourious Basterds” (2009). As Germany’s most prominent actor and top director, his films have attracted over 51 million viewers. Schweiger operates his own Berlin-based production company, Barefoot Films, and has an impressive portfolio, including “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door” (1997), “Keinohrhasen” (2007), “Honig im Kopf” (2014), and “Kokowääh” (2011). Additionally, he is a skilled martial artist with a black belt in karate and experience in kickboxing and boxing.