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My Take
Sylvester Groth is the sort of actor I instinctively trust on screen. Born in Jerichow in the former East Germany, trained in a demanding theatrical tradition, he carries a gravity that elevates every scene, whether in Inglourious Basterds, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., or series like Sense8, Fargo, and Dark. I value performers who make supporting roles indispensable rather than decorative, and Groth does exactly that. There is a depth to his presence that flashy stardom cannot manufacture, and I find myself drawn to character actors like him precisely because they understand that restraint can be the most powerful choice.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Sylvester Groth
- Name (Japanese)
- シルヴェスター・グロート
- Reading
- しるゔぇすたー・ぐろーと
- Born
- March 31, 1958 (age 68)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Dog
- Origin
- Jerichow, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- singer / stage actor / film actor / actor / speaker
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Silent Friend | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Sylvester Groth born?
Born March 31, 1958 (age 68).
Where is Sylvester Groth from?
Sylvester Groth is from Jerichow, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany.
What does Sylvester Groth do?
Sylvester Groth works as singer, stage actor, film actor, actor, speaker.
What is Sylvester Groth known for?
Notable works include Silent Friend.
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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.