Frederick Lau
Frederick Lau is a German actor who first gained wide recognition for his role in the crime drama Knallhart (2006), which earned him significant critical attention early in his career. He went on to build a prolific filmography in German cinema, appearing in genre-spanning projects that include drama, war films, and thrillers. Lau became further known internationally for his role in the war epic Wetlands and the historical war film franchise about young soldiers, Generation War-adjacent productions. He has remained one of the more consistently working leading men in contemporary German film and television.
Frederick Lau
64 Movies
25 Series
Frederick Lau is a German actor who first gained wide recognition for his role in the crime drama Knallhart (2006), which earned him significant critical attention early in his career. He went on to build a prolific filmography in German cinema, appearing in genre-spanning projects that include drama, war films, and thrillers. Lau became further known internationally for his role in the war epic Wetlands and the historical war film franchise about young soldiers, Generation War-adjacent productions. He has remained one of the more consistently working leading men in contemporary German film and television.
Movies
Plays Sören
23 000 Lives
2026
Plays Tim
The Wave
2008
Plays Marvin
Brick
2025
Plays Kipinski
The Captain
2018
Plays Doorman
Hotel Desire
2011
Plays Sonne
Victoria
2015
Plays Simon
The Perfect Holiday
2026
Plays Dogan
Close to the Horizon
2019
Plays Janós
The Countess
2009
Plays Gerry Falkland
Rising High
2020
Plays David
Bibi Blocksberg and the Secret of Blue Owls
2004
Plays Jens Rambold
Open the Wall
2014
Plays Artolf
Chantal in Fairyland
2024
Plays Marc
Picco
2011
Plays Harry Leine
Sweethearts
2019
Plays Frieder
Turkish for Beginners
2012
Plays Mark
One for the Road
2023
Plays Renzo
Nightlife
2020
Plays Oli Simon
Wuff
2018
Plays Simon
The Perfect Secret
2019
Plays Matthias
3 Türken und ein Baby
2015
Plays Plauze
Not My Day
2014
Plays Gries
Punk Berlin 1982
2015
Plays Ronnie
A Coffee in Berlin
2012
Plays Peter Müller
Dreamgirls
2015
Plays Peter Munk
Heart of Stone
2016
Plays Jacek
The King's Surrender
2014
Plays Didi
Coming In
2014
Plays David
Text for You
2016
Plays Paul Kuhlke
Die Mauer – Berlin '61
2006
Plays Matz Selbmann
The Flying Classroom
2003
Plays Tobias
Back on Track
2013
Plays Paul
Cloud Under the Roof
2022
Plays Mike
There Are No Orange Trees in Berlin
2020
Plays Jens Fauser
Gutland
2018
Plays Ivo
Playmaker
2018
Plays Knut
An die Grenze
2007
Plays Leonard Ritter
Seitenwechsel
2016
Plays Michael
Commitment Phobia
2021
Plays Jerome Deville
Charlotte Link - The Decision
2020
Plays Tobias Baumann
Second Hand Child
2004
Plays Martini
How Men Talk About Women
2016
Plays David
What You Don't See
2009
Plays Ben
My Brother Simple
2017
Plays Conrad Ruppert
Mordkommission Berlin 1
2015
Plays Marc
Rock Crystal
2004
Plays Jürgen Brücker
Die Entdeckung der Currywurst
2008
Plays Hitlerjugend
The Call of the Toad
2005
Plays Paul
Outside the Box
2015
Plays Daniel
UMMAH - Unter Freunden
2013
TV Shows
Plays Charly Markovic
Crooks
2024
Plays Benjamin 'Stulle' Steiner
TESTO
2024
Plays Vince
4 Blocks
2017
Plays Mr. Winterbottom
Miss Sophie - Same Procedure as Every Year
2025
Plays Puschi
Tempel
2016
Plays Holger
Asbest
2023
Plays Stefan Döring
Scene of the Crime
1970
Plays Frederick Lau
German Genius
2023
Plays Alex Baumgarten
Go West - Freiheit um jeden Preis
2011
Plays Fiedler
The Sinking of the Laconia
2011
Plays Fiete Petersen
Neger, Neger, Schornsteinfeger!
2006
Plays Philip
Blockbustaz
2016
Plays Picko
Der Lehrer
2009
Plays Hendrik
Unsere Zehn Gebote
2006
Plays Sven Senner
Der Tod ist kein Beinbruch
2002
Plays Jonas
Doctor's Diary
2008
Plays Justus von Rothenburg
Ihr Auftrag, Pater Castell
2008
Plays Christian
Roller Coaster
1992
Plays Keller (jung)
Polizeiruf 110
1971
Plays Angelo Amtmann
Nachtschicht
2003
Plays Ludger Schmitz
Wilsberg
1995
Plays Mike
Hamburg Dockland
2007
Plays Florian Völkel
SOKO Köln
2003
Plays Sebastian Stern
Kommissar Stolberg
2006
Plays Dennis
Der Kriminalist
2006
Latest Trailers
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23 000 Lives
Full Filmography
The Perfect Holiday
Simon
2026
Film
23 000 Lives
Sören
2026
Film
Miss Sophie - Same Procedure as Every Year
Mr. Winterbottom · 6 episodes
2025–
TV
#BlackSheep
Fritz von Plettenburg
2025
Film
Brick
Marvin
2025
Film
Crooks
Charly Markovic · 14 episodes
2024–
TV
Chantal in Fairyland
Artolf
2024
Film
TESTO
Benjamin 'Stulle' Steiner · 13 episodes
2024–
TV
One for the Road
Mark
2023
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Frederick Lau and where are they from?
Frederick Lau is 37 years old, born on August 17, 1989 in Berlin, Germany.
What are the most famous roles of Frederick Lau?
Frederick Lau is best known for roles in The Wave, Victoria, Brick.
How many movies has Frederick Lau been in?
Over a 25-year career (since 2001), Frederick Lau has appeared in 64 movies and 25 TV shows.
What was Frederick Lau's first movie?
The career of Frederick Lau began with Wie angelt man sich einen Müllmann (2001).
What is Frederick Lau's most recent movie or series?
Frederick Lau's most recent release is The Perfect Holiday, which premiered on October 22, 2026.
What TV shows has Frederick Lau appeared in?
On television, Frederick Lau has appeared in 4 Blocks, Scene of the Crime, Crooks, The Sinking of the Laconia.
Frederick Lau
1989-08-17 · Berlin, Germany
Frederick Lau (born August 17, 1989, in West Berlin) is a German actor. He is a Grimme Award recipient and a two-time winner of the German Film Award.