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Public records list Nina Hoss as a stage actor, film actor and voice actor. Born on July 7, 1975, Nina Hoss is from Stuttgart, Stuttgart Government Region, Germany. That works out to 51 years old in 2026. Recorded honors include Order of Merit of Berlin (2010), Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (2013), Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg (2009) and 4 more. Notable works include Barbara, Pelican Blood and The Audition.
My Take
Nina Hoss is the kind of actor I will watch in anything. Trained at the Ernst Busch academy and forged on the German stage, she brings a controlled, almost still intensity that lets a single glance carry an entire scene. Her collaborations with Christian Petzold, especially Barbara and Phoenix, are masterclasses in restraint, and her turn in Tár proved she can hold her own against the loudest performances by doing the opposite. The Silver Bear and her stack of honors feel less like trophies than acknowledgment of a craft built on patience. I love how she lowers the temperature of a film to raise its tension.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Nina Hoss
- Name (Japanese)
- ニーナ・ホス
- Reading
- にーな・ほす
- Born
- July 7, 1975 (age 51)
- Origin
- Stuttgart, Stuttgart Government Region, Germany
- Occupation
- stage actor / film actor / voice actor / singer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Rabbit
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2010 Order of Merit of Berlin
- 2013 Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
- 2009 Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg
- 2021 Preis der deutschen Filmkritik
- 2006 Berliner Bär
- 2007 Silver Bear for Best Actress
- 2006 Eysoldt-Ring
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Barbara |
| Notable work | Pelican Blood |
| Notable work | The Audition |
| Notable work | My Little Sister |
4. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nina%20Hoss
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%8B%E3%83%BC%E3%83%8A%E3%83%BB%E3%83%9B%E3%82%B9
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q61238
5. About this entry
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Frequently asked questions
When was Nina Hoss born?
Nina Hoss was born on July 7, 1975 and is 51 years old.
Where is Nina Hoss from?
Nina Hoss is from Stuttgart, Stuttgart Government Region, Germany.
What does Nina Hoss do?
Nina Hoss works as stage actor, film actor, voice actor, singer.
What is Nina Hoss known for?
Nina Hoss's notable works include Barbara, Pelican Blood, The Audition.
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