Because of Schweiger's very real disdain for all things Nazi, he accepted a role in Inglorious Basterds (in which he wears a Nazi uniform in several scenes) only after finding out that his character gets to kill Nazi soldiers throughout the film.
Til Schweiger is a German actor, director, and producer. He is best known for his roles in Inglourious Basterds, Django Unchained, and The Expendables 2.
Schweiger was born in Freiburg, West Germany, on December 19, 1963. His parents were Hans Schweiger, a doctor, and Irene Schweiger, a kindergarten teacher. He has two brothers, Stefan and Andreas. Schweiger was raised in a Catholic household.
He attended the University of Munich, where he studied acting. He also trained at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute in New York City.
Schweiger made his film debut in the 1984 television movie Männerpension. He has since appeared in over 50 films. Some of his most notable roles include Colonel Hans Landa in Inglourious Basterds, King Schultz in Django Unchained, and Barney Ross in The Expendables 2.
In addition to acting, Schweiger has also directed and produced several films. His directorial debut was the 2004 film Barfuss. He has also directed the films Keinohrhasen (2007), Zweiohrküken (2009), Kokowääh (2011), and Kokowääh 2 (2013).
Schweiger has won numerous awards for his work in film. In 2009, he was awarded the Bavarian Film Award for Best Director for Keinohrhasen. In 2011, he won the German Film Award for Best Actor for his role in Kokowääh.
As of 2021, Schweiger’s net worth is estimated to be $40 million. He has earned most of his wealth from his successful career in film.
General Info
Full Name
Til Schweiger
Net Worth
$20 million
Date Of Birth
December 19, 1963
Height
1.78 m
Profession
Screenwriter, Entrepreneur, Film producer, Voice Actor, Film director, Film Editor
Family
Spouse
Dana Schweiger
Children
Emma Tiger Schweiger, Luna Schweiger, Lilli Schweiger, Valentin Schweiger
Parents
Monika Schweiger, Herbert Schweiger
Accomplishments
Awards
Bambi - German film, Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture, Bambi - Honorary Prize of the Jury, Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Acting Ensemble, German Film Award for Highest grossing Film of the Year, European CIVIS Cinema Prize, Central Ohio Film ...
Nominations
People's Choice Award for Best European Film, German Film Award - Audience Award for Best Film
Movies
Rabbit Without Ears, Inglourious Basterds, Kokowääh, Head Full of Honey, The Guardians, Rabbit Without Ears 2, Knockin' on Heaven's Door, Barefoot, Kokowääh 2, This Means War, Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life, Nick Off Duty, New Year's Eve, King Arthur, Manta, Manta, The Necessary Deat...
Because of Schweiger's very real disdain for all things Nazi, he accepted a role in Inglorious Basterds (in which he wears a Nazi uniform in several scenes) only after finding out that his character gets to kill Nazi soldiers throughout the film.
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He runs his own production company Barefoot Films in Berlin.
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Although being a box office hit in Germany, his movie Keinohrhasen (2007) wasn't nominated for a German Film Award. The reason for this was that the German Film Academy didn't accept watermarked DVDs for the jury. But Warner Bros. does not distribute copies to juries without anti-piracy measures. Thus, he angrily left the German Film Academy, but finally decided to re-enter some weeks later (2008).
Attended acting lessons at "Der Keller" in Cologne and graduated in 1989.
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After the separation from his wife Dana, he moved to Berlin (2006).
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First non-Polish actor who received the Best Actor Award at the Polish Film Festival (1998) for his role in Bandyta (1997).
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Lives in Berlin, Germany (2007).
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Turned down the role of the German soldier, who shoots Tom Hanks's character (Captain John H. Miller) in Saving Private Ryan (1998) because he had reservations about the role's effect on his image at the American audience.
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After studying German at the university for two years to become a teacher, he attended acting lessons at a drama school in Cologne.
