Photo: Martin Kraft / CC BY-SA 3.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
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.
1. Profile
- 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
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- dancer / choreographer / stage actor / film actor / television actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
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
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Franz Rogowski born?
Born January 1, 1986 (age 40).
Where is Franz Rogowski from?
Franz Rogowski is from Freiburg im Breisgau, Freiburg Government Region, Germany.
What does Franz Rogowski do?
Franz Rogowski works as dancer, choreographer, stage actor, film actor, television actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.