Franz Rogowski

Franz Rogowski (German: [ˈfʁants ʁoˈɡɔfski]; born 2 February 1986) is a German actor and dancer.[1] He has appeared in films directed by Michael Haneke, Christian Petzold and Terrence Malick.

Franz Rogowski
Rogowski at Berlinale 2018
Born (1986-02-02) 2 February 1986
Freiburg im Breisgau, West Germany
Occupation(s)Film and stage actor, dancer
Years active2011–present
Notable work

Life and career

Franz Rogowski was born in 1986 in Freiburg im Breisgau, West Germany.[2] The actor is known for the internationally successful film Victoria (2015). The German thriller is one of the few feature films shot in a single continuous take and won amongst other things the Silver Bear for Outstanding Artistic Contribution for Cinematography as well as the German Film Award in six categories.[3] From 2015 until 2019 Rogowski was a member of the Munich Kammerspiele.[4] In 2017, he appeared in the French film Happy End directed by Michael Haneke.[5]

Rogowski became internationally known for his performance in Transit. The German film earned him a nomination for the Florida Film Critics Circle Award. Transit appeared on Barack Obama's list of his favorite films of 2019.[6]

Films with Rogowski were screened in main competition at the Berlin International Film Festival, Cannes Film Festival and Venice Film Festival.

In 2021, he was nominated for the European Film Award for Best Actor in Great Freedom.[7] The following year, Rogowski received a David di Donatello nomination for his performance in the Italian film Freaks Out.[8]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2011 Frontalwatte Franz
2013 Love Steaks Clemens Pollozek
2015 Victoria Boxer
We Are Fine Tubbie
Wer nie sein Brot mit Tränen aß — Short film
2016 Simulant —
2017 Tiger Girl Malte
Happy End Pierre Laurent
Bedbugs Thorben / Thorsten / Son
Figaros Wolves Gilbert
2018 Lux: Warrior of Light Lux / Thorsten Kachel  
Transit Georg
In the Aisles Christian Gruvert
2019 I Was at Home, But  Lars
A Hidden Life Waldland
2020 Black Milk Franz
Undine Christoph
2021 Great Freedom Hans Hoffmann
Heiko's World Fränkie Fresh Finger
Luzifer Johannes
Freaks Out Franz
2023 Passages Tomas Freibur
Disco Boy Alex
Lubo Lubo Moser
TBA Bird
Wizards!
The Way of the Wind [9]

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2014 Polizeiruf 110 Aniel Radke 1 episode ("Hexenjagd")
2015 Besuch für Emma Arne TV Movie
2017 The Superhost  Joon 1

Awards

References
  1. Hobrig, Agentur. "Hobrig - Agentur für Schauspiel - Franz Rogowski". www.agenturhobrig.de (in German). Retrieved 2021-11-26.
  2. "Franz Rogowski | filmportal.de". www.filmportal.de. Retrieved 2021-11-26.
  3. Victoria - IMDb, retrieved 2021-11-26
  4. Julia Senkbeil: Franz Rogowski Biography at the Internet Movie Database
  5. "In Competition – Feature Films: Happy End". Cannes Film Festival. Retrieved 28 February 2019.
  6. Ryan Lattanzio (29 December 2019). "Barack Obama Loves 'Fleabag' Just as Much as You Do: See His Favorite Films and TV of 2019". Indiewire. Retrieved 10 February 2020.
  7. Wiseman, Anuj Radia,Andreas; Radia, Anuj; Wiseman, Andreas (2021-11-20). "'Great Freedom' Duo Sebastian Meise & Franz Rogowski On Lessons Of Powerful Prison Drama – Contenders International". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-11-26.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  8. "Candidati Premi David di Donatello 2022". Accademia del Cinema Italiano (in Italian). 2022-03-14. Retrieved 2023-01-24.
  9. "Franz Rogowski". Hobrig - Agentur für Schauspiel. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
  10. Staff, Sarah Goldwasser | (2015-02-02). "Indie film 'Love Steaks' tells biting love story". The Daily Californian. Retrieved 2021-11-26.
  11. "German Films: News Releases". www.german-films.de. Retrieved 2021-11-26.
  12. "German shooting stars". deutschland.de. 2018-11-26. Retrieved 2021-11-26.
  13. "Fantastic Fest 2021: Franz Rogowski awarded Best Actor". www.austrianfilms.com (in German). Retrieved 2021-11-26.
  14. Roxborough, Scott (2021-10-17). "Noomi Rapace Icelandic Horror 'Lamb' Wins Sitges Fantasy Festival". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2021-11-26.
  15. Fuente, Anna Marie de la (2021-11-14). "Sebastian Meise's 'Great Freedom' Snags Top Prize at the Seville European Film Festival". Variety. Retrieved 2021-11-26.
  16. "39 TFF – OFFICIAL AWARDS". Torino Film Festival. 2021-12-04. Retrieved 2021-12-07.
  17. "Preisträger – Deutscher Schauspielpreis". Deutscher Schauspielpreis (in German). 2022-09-09. Retrieved 2023-01-24.
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