Jannis Niewöhner
Known for
Jannis Niewöhner is a German actor who has worked steadily since his teens, first in youth films and later in leading roles. He played Goldmund in the adaptation of Hermann Hesse's 'Narcissus and Goldmund', appeared in the wartime drama 'Munich: The Edge of War' opposite Jeremy Irons, and led the series 'Kleo' as Sven Petzold. He has won the Bavarian Film Award for best young actor.
Jannis Niewöhner
42 Movies
11 Series
Jannis Niewöhner is a German actor who has worked steadily since his teens, first in youth films and later in leading roles. He played Goldmund in the adaptation of Hermann Hesse's 'Narcissus and Goldmund', appeared in the wartime drama 'Munich: The Edge of War' opposite Jeremy Irons, and led the series 'Kleo' as Sven Petzold. He has won the Bavarian Film Award for best young actor.
Movies
Plays Hippolyte Charles
Napoleon
2023
Plays Paul von Hartman
Munich - The Edge of War
2021
Plays Nicky Simsek
Mute
2018
Plays Gideon de Villiers
Ruby Red
2013
Plays Gideon de Villiers
Sapphire Blue
2014
Plays Count Jakob de la Gardie
The Girl King
2015
Plays Young Hans Meyer
The Collini Case
2019
Plays Rolf Isaaksohn
Stella. A Life.
2024
Plays Gideon de Villiers
Emerald Green
2016
Plays Siegfried
Hagen
2024
Plays Felix Krull
Confessions of Felix Krull
2021
Plays Milan
Windstorm 3
2017
Plays Yann
High Society
2017
Plays Frank
Asphaltgorillas
2018
Plays Viktor
22 Lengths
2025
Plays Milan
Windstorm 2
2015
Plays Zach
Godless Youth
2017
Plays Tim
TKKG - The Secret of the Mysterious Mind Machine
2006
Plays Valerius (age 16)
Restless Heart: The Confessions of Augustine
2010
Plays Jonas
Eltern
2013
Plays Jerome Daimler
Allegro Pastell
2026
Plays Tobias Hölder
Helden - Wenn Dein Land Dich braucht
2013
Plays Goldmund
Narcissus and Goldmund
2020
Plays Niko
Cortex
2020
Plays Bobby
Playing Doctor
2014
Plays Maik
Wild Chicks in Love
2007
Plays Karl
Je suis Karl
2021
Plays Mats
Striving for Freedom
2013
Plays Antony
Freche Mädchen 2
2010
Plays Andi
Kids Run
2021
Plays Jonathan
Jonathan
2016
Plays Simon Rützel
Your Will Be Done
2017
Plays Jan
Gangs
2009
Plays Dirk
The Treasure of the White Falcons
2005
Plays Daniel
Everything is Love
2014
Plays Timo
4 Kings
2015
Plays Lars
Summer
2008
Plays Supermarktazubi Kevin
Einer wie Bruno
2012
Plays Mike Bender
Better than Nothing
2014
Plays Junger Mann im Zooladen
Alive and Ticking
2011
TV Shows
Plays Beat
Beat
2018
Plays Siegfried von Xanten
War of the Kingdoms
2025
Plays Jakob Dengler
Dengler
2015
Plays Maximilian
Maximilian and Marie De Bourgogne
2017
Plays Walter Proska
The Turncoat
2020
Plays Sebastian Brüggemann
SOKO Köln
2003
Plays Walter Schellenberg
The New Look
2024
Plays Matthias von Schwedlitz
Bella Block
1993
Plays Fabian Limmer
The Old Fox
1977
Plays Nikolas Thiel
SOKO Stuttgart
2009
Plays Leon Kroll
Kommissar Stolberg
2006
Latest Trailers
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Allegro Pastell
Full Filmography
Die Jahre mit dir
Alex
2027
Film
Allegro Pastell
Jerome Daimler
2026
Film
War of the Kingdoms
Siegfried von Xanten · 6 episodes
2025–
TV
22 Lengths
Viktor
2025
Film
Hagen
Siegfried
2024
Film
The New Look
Walter Schellenberg · 3 episodes
2024–
TV
Stella. A Life.
Rolf Isaaksohn
2024
Film
Napoleon
Hippolyte Charles
2023
Film
Munich - The Edge of War
Paul von Hartman
2021
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Jannis Niewöhner and where are they from?
Jannis Niewöhner is 34 years old, born on March 30, 1992 in Marl, Germany.
What are the most famous roles of Jannis Niewöhner?
Jannis Niewöhner is best known for roles in Napoleon, Mute, Ruby Red.
How many movies has Jannis Niewöhner been in?
Over a 21-year career (since 2005), Jannis Niewöhner has appeared in 42 movies and 11 TV shows.
What was Jannis Niewöhner's first movie?
The career of Jannis Niewöhner began with The Treasure of the White Falcons (2005).
What is Jannis Niewöhner's most recent movie or series?
Jannis Niewöhner's most recent release is Allegro Pastell, which premiered on April 16, 2026.
What TV shows has Jannis Niewöhner appeared in?
On television, Jannis Niewöhner has appeared in Scene of the Crime, The New Look, Beat, War of the Kingdoms.
Does Jannis Niewöhner have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Jannis Niewöhner's upcoming work includes: Die Jahre mit dir (2027), Mädchen in Uniform (2027), Windstärke 17 (2027).
Jannis Niewöhner
1992-03-30 · Marl, Germany
Jannis Niewöhner (born 30 March 1992) is a German actor known for his role in the Timeless trilogy of films: Ruby Red, Sapphire Blue, and Emerald Green, based on a book series written by Kerstin Gier. He has appeared in more than twenty films since 2002.