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Martin Wuttke was born on 8 February 1962 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. He is an actor and director, known for Inglourious Basterds (2009), Hanna (2011) and Cloud Atlas (2012).

Manuel Peter Neuer is a German professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper and captains both Bundesliga club Bayern Munich and the Germany national team. He is regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers in the history of the sport. Neuer has been described as a "sweeper-keeper" because of his playing style and speed when rushing off his line to anticipate opponents, going out of the goalkeeper box. He was named the best goalkeeper of the decade from 2011 to 2020 by IFFHS

Larissa Sirah Herden was born on 20 June 1986 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. She is an actress and director, known for The Magic Flute (2022), Rock 'n' Roll Ringo (2024) and Bad Banks (2018).

David Wnendt was born in 1977 in Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. He is a director and writer, known for Look Who's Back (2015), Combat Girls (2011) and Sun and Concrete (2023).

Ralf Schermuly was born on 20 April 1942 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. He was an actor, known for Der Strick um den Hals (1975), Der Eismann kommt (1968) and Die Kleinbürger (1969). He died on 2 June 2017 in Berlin, Germany.

Christian Skibinski was born in 1981 in Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. He is an actor and producer, known for Megaville After Hours (2022), Nowhere Road (2021) and Heimsuchung (2023).

Knut Berger was born in 1975 in Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. He is an actor and writer, known for Walk on Water (2004), The Edukators (2004) and Sugar Orange (2004).

Mesut Özil was born on 15 October 1988 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. He is an actor, known for Formula 1 (1950), The Formula to Unleash (2015) and Vive la Mannschaft (2016). He has been married to Amine Gulse since 7 June 2019.

Renate Schacht was born on 5 December 1921 in Buer, Westphalia, Germany [now Gelsenkirchen-Buer, Germany]. She was an actress, known for Wet Asphalt (1958), The Miracle of Father Malachia (1961) and Ein Leben für Do (1954). She died on 27 November 1974.

Stefan Gebelhoff was born in 1964 in Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. He is an actor, known for Head-On (2004), Dr. Psycho - Die Bösen, die Bullen, meine Frau und ich (2007) and The People Vs. Fritz Bauer (2015).

Renate Roland was born on 6 February 1948 in Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, West Germany. She was an actress, known for Bübchen (1968), Bloody Friday (1972) and 24 Hour Lover (1968). She was married to Horst Seppl Ludwig Freiherr von Weitershausen. She died on 13 November 2024 in Hamburg, Germany.

Dirk Plönissen was born in 1967 in Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. He is an actor, known for House of Gucci (2021), Diabolik: Who Are You? (2023) and Beyond Borders (2004).

Lydia Dykier was born in 1984 in Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. She is a director and actress, known for Mission (2015), GeradeRaus 08 (2008) and Meteor Street (2016).

Tom Gaebel was born on 13 January 1975 in Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. He is known for Love, Rosie (2014), How to Be Single (2016) and Ellis in Glamourland (2004).

Björn Freitag was born on 14 June 1973 in Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

Mert Gül was born on 2 September 1997 in Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. He is an actor, known for Mezardan Gelenler, Orman (2022) and Spy Angels 2 Dr.Mutant.

Joachim Hess was born on 21 November 1925 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. He was a director and actor, known for Der Freischütz (1968), Die Hochzeit des Figaro (1967) and Adieu, Prinzessin (1961). He died on 4 July 1992.

Kemal Danaci was born on 22 April 1975 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. He is a director and writer, known for Melanet (2023), Cin Hikayeleri Kayip Bebek (2023) and Kara Neme: Gelin Deresi (2022).

Joy Gruttmann was born on 6 December 1995 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. She is an actress, known for The Little Polar Bear 2: The Mysterious Island (2005), Peninta-peninta (2005) and Hier und heute (1957).

Uwe Szielasko was born in 1959 in Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, West Germany. He is a production designer and art director, known for The Perfumier (2022), TKKG und die rätselhafte Mind-Machine (2006) and Leo und Claire (2001).

Heinrich Breloer was born on 17 February 1942 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. He is a director and writer, known for Todesspiel (1997), Die Manns - Ein Jahrhundertroman (2001) and Speer und er (2005). He is married to Monika Winhuisen. They have two children.

Klaus-Peter Wolf was born on 12 January 1954 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. He is a writer and director, known for Sven's Secret (1995), Tatort (1970) and Die Machtergreifung (2009).

Ilkay Gundogan moved to City having earned a reputation as an energetic, intelligent midfielder during the early stages of his career in his native Germany.

As a youth, he spent time on the books of a number of clubs, including Borussia Dortmund's arch-rivals Schalke 04, until his senior career began in earnest with a move to FC Nurnberg in 2009.

His debut did not arrive until March 2010 but following on from a handful of appearances that season, he was a regular pick in the Nurnberg side that finished sixth in the 2010-11 edition of the Bundesliga.

Dortmund made their move for Gundogan following on from that impressive campaign in the summer of 2011, and it was a transfer that paid off in fine style for both club and player alike.

Gundogan's form warranted a first senior cap for Germany against Belgium in October 2011, and he played a major role in Jurgen Klopp's Dortmund side as it went on to claim its second successive Bundesliga title.

2012-13 saw Dortmund vie with Bayern Munich for both the German title and the Champions League, and while they were edged out by Bayern both domestically and in Europe, Gundogan's stock continued to rise with some eye-catching performances.

City fans also had their first chance to see their future player in action at close quarters in two group stage matches in the Champions League. Dortmund went all the way to the final at Wembley, with Gundogan sending Manuel Neuer the wrong way to equalize from the penalty spot.

A niggling back injury forced Gundogan to miss virtually all the 2013-14 season and the subsequent World Cup.

But he made a full recovery and continued to impress as Dortmund challenged for honors at home and abroad, coming up against former manager Klopp in a sensational Europa League quarter-final against Liverpool in April 2016.

Ilkay made his City debut against Borussia Monchengladbach in September 2016 and scored his first goal against Bournemouth four days later. He sustained a serious knee injury against Watford in December 2016, ruling him out for several months. Gundogan recovered and proved a pivotal figure during City's 2018 Premier League title win.

He also played for Germany during their World Cup campaign in Russia

Andreas Bedorf was born in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Andreas is an actor, known for Fight of the Marne (2018).

Norbert Kappen was born on 1 February 1928 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. He was an actor, known for Die Affaire Dreyfus (1968), Kidnap - Die Entführung des Lindbergh-Babys (1968) and Das schwedische Zündholz (1967). He died on 23 August 1984 in Klosterneuburg, Austria.