August Wittgenstein
Actor
45 years (Jan 22, 1981)Siegen, Germany
Known for
August Wittgenstein is, at this point, an established star with the sort of visibility that outlasts individual releases. 'Angels & Demons' is the point of contact for most viewers. 'The Congress' belongs on any short list of his work. The early credits were nothing like the ones that followed. A large part of the career has been spent in drama. 17 years, 41 credits: the arithmetic behind the name.
August Wittgenstein
Actor
Known for
August Wittgenstein is, at this point, an established star with the sort of visibility that outlasts individual releases. 'Angels & Demons' is the point of contact for most viewers. 'The Congress' belongs on any short list of his work. The early credits were nothing like the ones that followed. A large part of the career has been spent in drama. 17 years, 41 credits: the arithmetic behind the name.
Movies: 15 titles
Plays Swiss Guardsman
Angels & Demons
2009
Plays Alexander
Before We Forget
2025
Plays Travis (voice)
The Congress
2013
Plays Siegfried Fehmer
Number 24
2024
Plays Ben
Open Desert
2013
Plays Alfred Graf von Dürckheim
Ludwig II
2012
Plays Lenhardt
Prodigies
2024
Plays Sebastian
Shelter
2017
Plays Alex
The Maus
2017
Plays Carl-Albrecht Nassau
Mord in Wien - Der letzte Bissen
2025
Plays Peter
Hunting Season
2022
TV Shows: 26 titles
Plays Maximilian Mertens
Jenny: Echt gerecht
2018
Plays Karl Tennstedt
Das Boot
2018
Plays Andreas Wolf
Deadwind
2018
Plays Jonas
Hidden: First Born
2019
Plays Fabian Lambert
Hellground
2022
Plays Hans Maurer
The Net – Prometheus
2022
Plays Hugo
The Trio
2026
Plays Markus Vogler
Faithless
2025
Plays Jan Gerke
Dark Woods
2020
Plays Peer Bruckner
Jana - Marked For Life
2024
Plays Jacob Weiss
Doktrinen
2024
Plays Georg Weiss
The Palace
2022
Plays Wolfgang von Boost
Ku'damm 77
2025
Plays Luther Bruhn
Professionals
2020
Plays Wolfgang von Boost
Ku'damm 63
2021
Plays Wolfgang von Boost
Ku'damm 56 – Rebel with a Cause
2016
Plays Wolfgang von Boost
Ku'damm 59
2018
Plays Joost Hertel
Leipzig Homicide
2001
Plays Lukas
Tomb Raider
Plays Martin Vrenker
Rex - Vienna Calling
2026
Plays Karl Krause
Josephine Klick
2014
Plays Erik Simon
Heiter bis tödlich - Alles Klara
2012
Plays Johannes Hagen
Scene of the Crime
1970
Plays Thomas Prinz
SOKO Köln
2003
Plays Heiner Brüggemann
Hamburg Dockland
2007
Plays Grand Duke Georg Donatus
The Crown
2016
Plays Nils Ek
Vet Jacobs: Agent on Occasion
2014
Latest Trailers
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Before We Forget
Full Filmography
The Trio
Hugo · 6 episodes
2026–
Rex - Vienna Calling
Martin Vrenker
2026Season 1
Ku'damm 77
Wolfgang von Boost · 6 episodes
2025–
Before We Forget
Alexander
2025
Mord in Wien - Der letzte Bissen
Carl-Albrecht Nassau
2025
Faithless
Markus Vogler · 6 episodes
2025–
Prodigies
Lenhardt
2024
Doktrinen
Jacob Weiss · 6 episodes
2024–
Number 24
Siegfried Fehmer
2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is August Wittgenstein and where are they from?
August Wittgenstein is 45 years old, born on January 22, 1981 in Siegen, Germany.
What are the most famous roles of August Wittgenstein?
August Wittgenstein is best known for roles in Angels & Demons, The Congress, Number 24.
How many movies has August Wittgenstein been in?
Over a 17-year career (since 2009), August Wittgenstein has appeared in 15 movies and 26 TV shows.
What was August Wittgenstein's first movie?
The career of August Wittgenstein began with Thorns (2009).
What is August Wittgenstein's most recent movie or series?
August Wittgenstein's most recent release is The Trio, which premiered on June 1, 2026.
What TV shows has August Wittgenstein appeared in?
On television, August Wittgenstein has appeared in The Crown, Deadwind, Das Boot, Scene of the Crime.
August Wittgenstein
1981-01-22 · Siegen, Germany
Prince August Fredrik zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg, known professionally as August Wittgenstein (born 22 January 1981), is a German-Swedish actor and member of the princely House of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg.
Wittgenstein has appeared in English, German, and Swedish language films, starring in the 2013 German television movie Desert Heart - The Trip of My Life. He is known for his portrayals of Georg Donatus, Hereditary Grand Duke of Hesse in The Crown and Count Alfred Eckbrecht von Dürckheim-Montmartin in Ludwig II as well as his roles as Karl Tennstedt in Das Boot and Andreas Wolf in Deadwind.