Til Schweiger is a German actor, voice actor, and filmmaker who has been active in the entertainment industry since 1989. His involvement in this field dates back more than 30 years.
He has worked hard in both Germany and the Hollywood film industries. This actor made his acting debut as Jo Zenker in the TV series ‘Lindenstraße.’ He eventually began appearing in films as well. Similarly, he dabbled in writing and producing. In 1997, he made his feature film debut as a writer, producer, and (uncredited) director with ‘Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door.’ Following that, he produced and appeared in a number of films. Furthermore, he is well-known for his role as Ludo Decker in the film ‘Rabbit Without Ears.’ Til has also received numerous nominations and awards for his work in filmmaking and acting.
Quick Facts
| Real Name | Tilman Valentin Schweiger |
| Nick Name | Til |
| Famous As | Actor |
| Age | 61-years old |
| Birthday | 19 December 1963 |
| Birthplace | Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg, West Germany |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Ethnicity | Germanic |
| Nationality | German |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Height | 5 ft 10 inches |
| Weight | 80 Kg |
| Body Measurements | N/A |
| Biceps Size | N/A |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Light Brown |
| Shoe Size | 10 |
| Girlfriend/Dating | Single |
| Spouse | Divorced |
| Net Worth | $20 million |
| Brands | N/A |
| Hobbies | Acting, Trekking, Eating |
Who Is Til Schweiger?
Til Schweiger was born on December 19, 1963, he was born in Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg, West Germany. Herbert Schweiger and Monika Schweiger, his parents, were teachers. He is also 61 years old and born under the sign of Sagittarius.
Til Schweiger Education
Til Schweiger finished his studies at the Heuchelheim school. He also studied acting at Der Keller in Cologne, where he graduated in 1989.
Til Schweiger Height, Weight
Til Schweiger is of Germanic ethnicity and has German nationality. Aside from that, he stands 5 feet and 10 inches (178cm/1.78m) tall and weighs approximately 80 kg (176lbs). He has an athletic physique. Additionally, he has blue eyes and light brown hair.
Til Schweiger Wife, Marriage
On June 19, 1995, Til Schweiger married American model Dana Carlsen. This couple is the parents of four children. Valentin Florian Schweiger was born on September 17, 1995, Luna Marie Schweiger was born on January 11, 1997, Lilli Camille Schweiger was born on July 17, 1998, and Emma Tiger Schweiger was born on October 26, 2002. They separated after ten years of marriage, and their divorce was finalized in 2014.
Career
Til Schweiger made his film debut in 1991 with the German film ‘Manta, Manta.’ He then appeared in a number of other German films, including ‘Der bewegte Mann,’ ‘Männerpension,’ ‘The Superwife,’ and many others. In 1997, he appeared in three different films, two of which were in English and one in German. He played Martin Brest in ‘Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door,’ where he also worked as a writer and producer. This German film also earned him a number of accolades. ‘Hercules’ and ‘Bastard’ were the other two films. Similarly, his other German films include ‘The Polar Bear,’ in which he also served as producer, ‘What to Do in Case of Fire?,’ in 2001, ‘Raumschiff Surprise – Periode 1,’ in 2004, and ‘Barfuss,’ in 2005.
Til Schweiger made his acting debut as Jo Zeker in the 1989 TV series ‘Lindenstraße.’ Until 1992, he appeared in 37 episodes. From 1994 to 1996, he appeared in 26 episodes of ‘Die Kommissarin.’ He also appeared in ‘A Girl Called Rosemary’ in 1996 and ‘Joe and Max’ in 2002. From 2013 to 2016, he also played Nick Tschiller in ‘Tatort.’ In 2020, he played Nick Tschiller in ‘Tatort: Tschill Out.’
Til Schweiger Net Worth
Til Schweiger’s net worth is estimated to be $20 million as of February 2024. He is a professional actor who has acted in a lot of movies.
