Franz Rogowski

Franz Rogowski intrigues me precisely because he started as a dancer and choreographer before turning to acting. That background shows: he can say more with posture and a flicker of the mouth than most actors manage with a monologue. The fact that directors like Haneke, Petzold, Arnold, and Malick keep seeking him out tells you everything about his presence. I think his physical training gives him a rare bodily intelligence on screen, an instinct for stillness and timing. His 2018 German Film Award felt earned. For me, he is among the most compelling actors working in European cinema right now.

Name (English)

Franz Rogowski

Name (Japanese)

フランツ・ロゴウスキ

Reading

ふらんつ・ろごうすき

Born

January 1, 1986 (age 40)

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Capricorn / Tiger

Origin

Freiburg im Breisgau, Freiburg Government Region, Germany

Occupation

dancer / choreographer / stage actor / film actor / television actor

Awards & achievements

• 2018 German Film Award
• 2019 Ulrich Wildgruber Award
• 2018 Günter Rohrbach film award
• 2013 Neues Deutsches Kino award
• 2021 Sitges Film Festival Best Actor award

• Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/ffffranz/
• Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franz%20Rogowski
• Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%95%E3%83%A9%E3%83%B3%E3%83%84%E3%83%BB%E3%83%AD%E3%82%B4%E3%83%95%E3%82%B9%E3%82%AD
• Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16064485

Tags

• Freiburg Government Region
• dancer
• choreographer
• stage actor

Last updated

2026-06-21

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