Karoline Herfurth

German actress and filmmaker

Karoline Herfurth - German actress and filmmaker
Born

May 22nd, 1984
41 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

Germany

Links & References

Born in 1984 in East Berlin, a career in acting began in early childhood. A significant role occurred in the film 'Good Bye Lenin!', which received international acclaim. Later, starred in 'The Reader' alongside Kate Winslet. Established a career in directing with the film 'Selfies' in 2016. Works span various genres and roles in both film and television, showcasing versatility and depth in performance.

starred in 'Good Bye Lenin!'

had a role in 'The Reader'

directed 'Selfies'

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