Daniel Brühl

Spanish-German actor in 'Rush' and 'Good Bye Lenin!'

Daniel Brühl - Spanish-German actor in 'Rush' and 'Good Bye Lenin!'
Born

June 16th, 1978
46 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

Germany

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Born in 1978, this actor achieved recognition in both Spanish and German cinema. Early work included performances in 'Good Bye Lenin!', which earned critical acclaim. Gained international prominence for starring alongside Chris Hemsworth in 'Rush', portraying the Formula 1 driver Niki Lauda. Continued to engage audiences with roles in films like 'Inglourious Basterds' and 'Captain America: Civil War', showcasing versatility across genres.

Starred in 'Rush' as Niki Lauda

Featured in 'Good Bye Lenin!'

Appeared in 'Inglourious Basterds'

Played Zemo in 'Captain America: Civil War'

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