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Born on March 31, 1958 in Jerichow, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, Sylvester Groth is a singer, stage actor and film actor. That puts Sylvester Groth at 68 years old in 2026. Credited works include Silent Friend.
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
- Occupation
- singer / stage actor / film actor / actor / speaker
2. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Silent Friend | — |
3. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.sylvester-groth.de/
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/_sylvestergroth/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sylvester%20Groth
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%B7%E3%83%AB%E3%83%B4%E3%82%A7%E3%82%B9%E3%82%BF%E3%83%BC%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B0%E3%83%AD%E3%83%BC%E3%83%88
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q76187
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
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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