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Born | Tilman Valentin Schweiger () 19 December (age 61) Freiburg, West Germany |
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Years active | –present |
Spouse(s) | Dana Carlsen (m. ; div. ) |
Children | 4, including Luna, Lilli and Emma |
Tilman Valentin Schweiger (German pronunciation:[tɪl ˈʃvaɪ̯ɡɐ]; born 19 December ) is a German actor and filmmaker. He became known in the s for films such as Manta, Manta, Der bewegte Mann and Knockin' on Heaven's Door. He went on to star in international film productions such as Inglourious Basterds and founded his own production company Barefoot Films. Films such as Rabbit Without Ears, Rabbit Without Ears 2, Kokowääh and Head Full of Honey, in which he was director, producer and actor, were seen by millions of moviegoers, making him the most commercially successful German filmmaker.
Early life
Schweiger was born in Freiburg, West Germany, to two teachers. He grew up in Heuchelheim near Giessen in Hesse, where he went to school. Later, he took acting lessons at Der Keller in Cologne and graduated in
Career
Schweiger's debut as a producer and (uncredited) director came in with Knockin' on Heaven's Door. He also directed and produced D
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Til Schweigerhas his own film studio on the island where it is rumoured he enjoys the peace and quiet to write scripts. Known for his work as an actor, writer, voice-over artist, film director, producer and editor, he is recognised throughout the film industry as being one of Germany’s most talented artists. His production company, Barefoot Films, has a star to its name on Berlin’s Walk of Fame thanks to a portfolio of successful work. His ex-wife is the American modelDana Carlsen, with whom he shares four children. Alongside balancing family life, acting and film production, Til has also created his own online store, Barefoot Living. “The idea came to me when my fans were asking me on Facebook and Instagram where they could buy the jumpers I was wearing. The next thing I know, I had found a cashmere producer and had started my own clothing line.”
Passionate about the environment, Til also sets aside time to work on projects that concern Mallorca. His most recent collaboration was at The Hype Beach House where he supported a presentation about sustainability on the island. “My brother introduced me to Arman Emami who has designed a reusable straw – much more efficient than a disposable one. It’s a great way to avoid producing waste.”
Til is now working on two series
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Til Schweiger
Fullname
Tilman Valentin Schweiger
Nationality
Occupation
Actor, principal, producer
Years active
present
Children
Valentin
Luna
Lilli
Emma
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