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Christian Berkel is listed as a film actor, stage actor and television actor. Born on October 28, 1957, Christian Berkel is from Berlin, Germany. The age as of 2026 is 68. Recorded honors include Golden Feather (2009).
My Take
I keep running into Christian Berkel in exactly the kind of films I gravitate toward. He turns up in Downfall, Valkyrie, Inglourious Basterds, and The Man from U.N.C.L.E., and what strikes me is how often he plays the steady, precise figure rather than the showy lead. There's a controlled intensity to him that German cinema seems to value, and he carries it into international productions without losing it. Born in Berlin in 1957, with a career spanning film, stage, and television, he feels like one of those reliable craftsmen I trust to anchor a scene. I'd happily watch whatever he signs on for next.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Christian Berkel
- Name (Japanese)
- クリスチャン・ベルケル
- Reading
- くりすちゃん・べるける
- Born
- October 28, 1957 (age 68)
- Origin
- Berlin, Germany
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / stage actor / television actor / speaker
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Rooster
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2009 Golden Feather
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Frequently asked questions
When was Christian Berkel born?
Born October 28, 1957 (age 68).
Where is Christian Berkel from?
Christian Berkel is from Berlin, Germany.
What does Christian Berkel do?
Christian Berkel works as actor, film actor, stage actor, television actor, speaker.
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