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Michael Fassbender is an Irish actor who was born in Heidelberg, Germany, to a German father, Josef, and an Irish mother, Adele (originally from Larne, County Antrim, in Northern Ireland). Michael was raised in the town of Killarney, Co. Kerry, in south-west Ireland, where his family moved to when he was two years old. His parents ran a restaurant (his father is a chef).

Fassbender is based in London, England, and became known in the U.S. after his role in the Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds (2009). In 2011, Fassbender debuted as the Marvel antihero Magneto in the prequel X-Men: First Class (2011); he would go on to share the role with Ian McKellen in X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014). Also in 2011, Fassbender's performance as a sex addict in Shame (2011) received critical acclaim. He won the Volpi Cup for Best Actor at the Venice Film Festival and was nominated for Golden Globe and BAFTA Awards. In 2013, his role as slave owner Edwin Epps in slavery epic 12 Years a Slave (2013) was similarly praised, earning him his first Oscar nomination, for Best Supporting Actor. 12 Years a Slave marked Fassbender's third collaboration with Steve McQueen, who also directed Hunger and Shame. In 2013, Fassbender appeared in another Ridley Scott film, The Counselor (2013). In 2015, he portrayed Steve Jobs (2015) in the Danny Boyle-directed biopic of the same name, and played Macbeth (2015) in Justin Kurzel's adaptation of William Shakespeare's play. For the former, he has received Academy Award, BAFTA, Golden Globe and SAG nominations for Best Actor. As well as acting, Fassbender produced the 2015 western Slow West (2015), which he also starred in.

Necar Zadegan is a versatile actress known for a career on stage and screen. She made her Broadway debut when she originated the role of the Leper in Rajiv Joseph's Pulitzer Prize nominated and multi Tony award accoladed play " The Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo" opposite Robin Williams. She stars as Special Agent Hannah Khoury in the CBS global franchise series, "NCIS: New Orleans" and has joined the cast of the much anticipated and newest installation of the Star Trek franchise, "Picard".

Ms. Zadegan first garnered critical acclaim for her portrayal of First Lady turned president Dalia Hassan on Fox's hit series "24", and most recently for her hilarious leading role in the absurdist docu-spoof film for IFC on Netflix called "Documentary: Now" written by Seth Meyers and alongside an all-star cast. The show has been nominated for multiple Emmys and has begun streaming in the UK. For HBO in the drama "Here and Now" from Oscar winning screenwriter, creator Alan Ball, she takes the lead in the delicate portrayal of Layla Shokrani.

In the much beloved Bravo comedy streaming on Netflix, "Girlfriends Guide to Divorce", Ms. Zadegan plays the character written for her by show creator Marti Noxon, of fashionable, high powered attorney and fan favorite, Delia Banai. The show recently began streaming its fifth and final season. The year also saw Ms. Zadegan join the cast of the ABC hit "The Good Doctor". Other series regular roles include her portrayal of Dr. Gina Bandari on "Emily Owens MD" and in the lead opposite Greg Kinnear in the FOX comedy "Rake".

Some highlights from her many other credits include roles for Steven Spielberg company produced series "Extant", opposite Sean Bean in spy series "Legends" and a very memorable turn as the Queen of Iran in Showtime's critical success "Masters of Sex" opposite Michael Sheen, with whom she also starred opposite in the Columbia Tri Star film, psychological thriller "Unthinkable" alongside Samuel L. Jackson. She appeared with Adam Sandler in Judd Apatow's "You Don't Mess With the Zohan" and played the title role in "Elena Undone" which enjoyed success at independent festivals worldwide.

Ms. Zadegan has worked at some of the world's most prestigious theaters including The Mark Taper Forum, the Royal Dramatic Theater of Stockholm, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, The Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco and many more, and toured internationally in the Persian language production of "Satellite with Love".

Necar Zadegan was born in Heidelberg, Germany and raised in Northern California. She studied theater and dance on a performance scholarship at the University of California, Santa Barbara and graduated with honors and a BA degree in English Literature. She also studied at the Sorbonne University in Paris. She speaks Persian, French and German and has learned Spanish, Arabic and Hebrew while working in those languages. She works with USAID in supporting opportunities for education across the globe and is an ambassador for BuildOn.org and travels with them around the world building schools for children.

Cress Williams is an American actor, known for his roles in Prison Break and Close to Home. His most recent roles include Mayor Lavon Hayes on The CW series Hart of Dixie and the title character on The CW's Black Lightning. Williams is also best known for his recurring role as Terrence "Scooter" Williams on Fox's Living Single and as Inspector Atwon Babcock on Nash Bridges.

Ian Harding was born on 16 September 1986 in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. He is an actor and producer, known for Our Little Secret (2024), Chicago Med (2015) and Ford v Ferrari (2019). He has been married to Sophie Hart since October 2019.

Ken Duken was born on the 17th of April 1979 as a son of an actress and a doctor in Heidelberg / Germany. He started to learn acting from his stage actress mother Christina Loeb. Later he took courses by James Reynolds and Bruce McDonald but he never attended drama school.

Before starting his career on television in 1997 Ken acted throughout different stage plays, for example "Visit from an old Lady". In the year 1998 he got a hold of his first leading role in the film "Land of Milk and Honey" (direction: Friedemann Fromm), and played side by side with Franka Potente and Heiner Lauterbach. BILD, largest daily paper in Germany, called him a "Shootingstar" with great talent and charisma.

In 2000 Ken convinced in the role of Mark, a young guy confined to a wheelchair, in the motion picture "Gran Paradiso" from Miguel Alexandre. This film was nominated for the German Film Award. After some German productions, for example "Nightshift" (ZDF, direction: Lars Becker), Ken took part in the comedy "100 per cent" from Simon Verhoeven.

Throughout the last years Ken Duken above all was shooting abroad together with great actors like Peter O'Toole, Klaus Maria Brandauer, Max von Sydow and Dominique Pinon. With the Italian production "Hidden Children" (2003, direction: Leone Pompucci) he gained great success and won amongst others the French Movie-Award at the 18th "Reincontres de Television de Reims".

In 2003 Ken and some friends founded the film production company "Grand Hotel Pictures". The successful debut's name was "From another Point of View" (direction and production), which premiered on the 15th of April 2004 in Munich, starring his wife Marisa Leonie Bach and Dominique Pinon, famous French actor (Alien4, Amélie...). At the same time he put on Music-Videos (e.g. Curse - "Gangster-Rap", Oomph - "Das letzte Streichholz") and began to write the script for his first own film "Waiting for Eve".

In 2005 Ken played the leading role in the movie "Another league" (produced by Wüste Film, winner of the Berlinale 2004 with "Against the wall") for which he was assigned as best actor at the Comedy-Festival in Monte Carlo. Furthermore he took part at the big Italian production "Karol" (film version of the life of the deceased Pope John Paul II (Karol Woytila)) for Channel 5 (Italy) which achieved an audience rating of 47%. In Poland this film beat all records and was more successful than "Star Wars 3" or "War of the worlds".

In March 2005 Ken Duken was awarded with the Grimme Award for his role in "Kiss and Run" before he started filming "Störtebeker" (a movie about the life of the most famous German pirate) in May 2005. Afterwards he played the character Teddy Schrader in Lars Becker's "Nightshift". In summer 2006 Ken played the role of Anatol Kuragin in the international production "War & Peace", based on the novel of Tolstoj, directed by Robert Dornhelm, where he had to shoot in Vilnius/Lithuania and St. Petersburg and afterward he was shooting another international production in Morocco - "Ali Baba", directed by Pierre Aknine. After leading roles in the movies "Distanz" and "Gellert", which were produced by Grand Hotel Pictures, he took part in the Italian production "Il Commissario de Luca", directed by Antonio Frazzi and played Ben Winter, a war returnee from Afganistan in the tv movie "Willkommen zuhause". In 2008 Ken won his second Grimme Award for "Eine andere Liga" and the Franz Hofer Award. In the same year he played the name part in the fairy tale "Koenig Drosselbart", co-starred with Gary Dourdan in the international production "Fire", played the leading role in "Das Unglueck von Ueberlingen" (directed by Till Endemann), a tv movie about the air plane crash in Ueberlingen in 2002, and took part in Quentin Tarantino's "Inglorious Basterds". In 2009 he won the "Bayerischen Fernsehpreis" for "Willkommen zuhause" in the category "best actor TV-movie". At the moment he co-stars with Till Schweiger in his new movie "Zweiohrkueken.

Julika Jenkins was born on 20 October 1971 in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. She is an actress, known for Vitus (2006), Dark (2017) and Berlin Station (2016).

Sydney Winbush is an American actress known for her roles in Starz's Power Book 2: Ghost (2024), Hulu's Shrill (2020), Disney's Timmy Failure (2020) and the Netflix original series, Trinkets (2020). Born in Heidelberg, Germany as a military kid, Sydney's love for acting was apparent at a young age. She began her career in Portland, Oregon and quickly became a member of SAG. In October 2020, Sydney relocated to Los Angeles, California where she can be seen acting, writing and content creating.

Lancelot von Naso was born on 12 March 1976 in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. He is a director and writer, known for Waffenstillstand (2009), Die Überraschung (2004) and Der Fenstersturz (2001).

Tim Kalkhof was born on 12 December 1987 in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. He is an actor, known for The Cakemaker (2017), Wir sind die Flut (2016) and Die Heiland: Wir sind Anwalt (2018).

Sanna Englund was born on 18 April 1975 in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, West Germany. She is an actress, known for Notruf Hafenkante (2007), The Country Doctor (1987) and Vampir (2021).

Matthias Tiefenbacher was born on 24 March 1962 in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, West Germany. He is a director and writer, known for Der Irland-Krimi (2019), Strangers and Lovers (2012) and Tatort (1970).

Andrea Willson was born in 1962 in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, West Germany. She is a producer and writer, known for Love Again (2023), Text for You (2016) and What to Do in Case of Fire (2001).

Felix von Boehm was born in 1986 in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Felix is a producer and director, known for Fabian: Going to the Dogs (2021), Jeder schreibt für sich allein (2023) and Flores (2008).

Bob Konrad was born on 27 February 1968 in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, West Germany. He is a writer and producer, known for Kleo (2022), 4 Blocks (2017) and You Are Wanted (2017).

Petra Michelle Nérette was born in Heidelberg; shortly after her birth her family moved to Haiti, Port-au-Prince, where her father has his family background. She was raised in Haiti until she was six years old, and then moved back to Germany (Heppenheim) where she made her general qualification for university entrance. She studied French Economy and made a degree as European secretary. Shortly after she went to Munich to realize her dream of becoming an actress. In addition to her degree in acting and dancing, she also graduated in dance education. At first she worked as a dancer and was involved in projects with socially disadvantaged children as event manager. Since 2014 she works as an international actress. One of the projects she took part in won the golden Student Academy Awards 2016.

Anna Holmes was born in 1969 in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. She is an actress, known for Cloud Atlas (2012), Valkyrie (2008) and 13 Minutes (2015).

Christoph Busche was born in 1980 in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. He is a writer and director, known for Adam Meets Eve (2005), Die Diplomatin (2016) and Linie X (2003).

Ellen Ehni was born in 1973 in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. She is a director and writer, known for Liebe an der Macht (2004), Farbe bekennen (1990) and Die Carolin Kebekus Show (2020).

Nico Hofmann is Chief Executive Officer of UFA Group. He oversees the creation and production of a diverse programme portfolio in Germany which ranges from daily dramas ("Good Times, Bad Times") and entertainment shows ("German Idols") to successful feature films and transmedia content. Four production units operate under the UFA umbrella: UFA FICTION, UFA SERIAL DRAMA and UFA SHOW & FACTUAL, as well as UFA X, which is a laboratory for digital media content and a platform for the digital entertainment industry.

Nico Hofmann completed his studies at the University of Television and Film in Munich with his award-winning thesis film "Land of Their Fathers, Land of Their Sons" (1987). In 1998, he set up with Wolf Bauer teamWorx (today UFA FICTION) which has gone on to become one of Germany's most successful production companies with many award winning productions including "The Tunnel", "Dresden", "March of Millions", "Naked Among Wolves", "Open the Wall", "Ku'damm 56" and its sequel "Ku'damm 59", as well as the historical hospital series "Charité" (season 1+2).

As a producer and a director, Hofmann is known for telling exceptional stories with an epic and cinematic feel. Many of his productions have achieved record ratings and international success. He has received various honours for his work, including an International Emmy for "Generation War" and the series "Deutschland83", which was the first German-language drama to air on a major US Network and launched to huge critical acclaim on Sundance TV in June 2015. Its sequel "Deutschland86" was launched in autumn of 2018 on Amazon Prime.

Hofmann produced the bestseller adaptation "The Physician" - the most successful film in German speaking territories in 2014. He was also responsible for the movie adaptation of Hape Kerkeling's pilgrim novel "I'm off then" that reached over 2 million viewers. The film adaptation of Hape Kerkeling's autobiography "All about me" is one of Hofmann's current cinema productions. More than 3.8 million viewers have seen the box office hit so far. It is the most successful German feature film of 2018 and has been awarded three German film prizes, including the Lola in Bronze as "Best Feature Film". His current cinema productions include the cinema musical "Ich war noch niemals in New York", which was released nationwide in German cinemas on 17 October 2019. Currently in development are for example the international production "Siegfried & Roy" and "The Porsche Saga".

Hofmann, committed to developing young talent in film and television, regularly lectures at the Film Academy Baden-Württemberg. In 1999, he and Bernd Eichinger established the German newcomer award "First Steps" which has become the most important distinction for young filmmakers today.

Georgina Fleur was born on 2 April 1990 in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. She is an actress, known for Europa-Park TV (2014), Neo Magazin (2013) and Ich bin ein Star - Lasst mich wieder rein! (2015).

Dieter Rupp was born in 1967 in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. He is an actor, known for Sophie Scholl: The Final Days (2005), Last Love (2013) and Sequoia (2014).

Born February 7th, 1965 In Heidelberg, Germany as Alexander Gaefe. Artist name between 2000 and 2014 Alexander MacG. Moved with his mother and younger sister at the age of 11 to Hamburg, Germany. Black&white laboratory in the basement of the grandparents and first photo exhibition with 15 in Hamburg. Apprenticeship as orthopedic shoemaker. Photo assistant of well-known photographers like F.C.Gundlach and B.Weber in the 80s. Then independent photographer until the end of the 80s.

At the beginning of the 90s, TV-producer at various advertising agencies (including Lintas Hamburg). 1992 Development of the first interactive television broadcast shows, as well as interactive TV test areas in Cambridge UK, Munich and Hamburg. 1994 Founder of Multiversum Media Lab (Bank24, LH CityCenter released on the Internet, Freeport as the first virtual city). From 1998 production of well-known music videos and 1999 founding of 702 Media in Berlin with participation of Das Werk AG. 2000 Development of the first media-convergent series called Stahlborn with Esther Schweins as main cast (implementation failed because of Das Werk AG and Leo Kirch insolvency).

Retreat to Madrid and the media from 2002 to 2007.

Since 2007 back in Lower Saxony, Germany. Comeback in the Mediaindustry 2017 with conception and production of new web/app TV-series, documentaries and completely new cross-media content for all devices like smartphones, tablets, watches, glasses...

Maja Classen was born on 28 December 1974 in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Maja is a director and writer, known for A Body Like Mine (2023), Feiern (2006) and Osdorf (2007).

Peter Espeloer was born on 19 June 1960 in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, West Germany. He is an actor, known for Tatort (1970), A Case for Two (1981) and Stolberg (2006).

Ernst Jünger was born on 29 March 1895 in Heidelberg, Grand Duchy of Baden [now Baden-Württemberg], Germany. He was a writer, known for One Man's War (1981), Die Ungenierten kommen - What happened to Magdalena Jung? (1983) and Le rouge et le gris, Ernst Jünger dans la grande guerre (2017). He was married to Liselotte Lohrer and Gretha von Jeinsen. He died on 17 February 1998 in Riedlingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.