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Leonie Benesch
Leonie Benesch
Age 35 years (Apr 22, 1991)
Birthplace Hamburg, Germany
Movies 14
TV Shows 17

Leonie Benesch

Actress · Since 1970
Leonie Benesch is a busy German actress who has built a career out of volume and reliability. Her filmography holds 31 entries between film and television. Out of a long list, 'The White Ribbon' is the entry with the largest audience, with Eva as the role. Among the other credits is 'Babylon Berlin'. 2007 is the first year on the record.
Leonie Benesch is a busy German actress who has built a career out of volume and reliability. Her filmography holds 31 entries between film and television. Out of a long list, 'The White Ribbon' is the entry with the largest audience, with Eva as the role. Among the other credits is 'Babylon Berlin'. 2007 is the first year on the record.
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ZOMA
Elli Schreiber
2027
Prisoner
Nina Drâgus · 6 episodes
★ 5.9
2026–
Berlin Hero
Natalie Hartung
★ 6.3
2025
Late Shift
Floria Lind
★ 7.9
2025
September 5
Marianne Gebhardt
★ 7.0
2024
Moresnet
Eva Rolin · 6 episodes
★ 5.6
2024–
The Teachers' Lounge
Carla Nowak
★ 7.2
2023
The Swarm
Charlie Wagner · 8 episodes
★ 6.5
2023–
Around the World in 80 Days
Abigail 'Fix' Fortescue · 8 episodes
★ 7.3
2021–
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Leonie Benesch and where are they from?
Leonie Benesch is 35 years old, born on April 22, 1991 in Hamburg, Germany.
What are the most famous roles of Leonie Benesch?
Leonie Benesch is best known for roles in The White Ribbon, The Teachers' Lounge, September 5.
How many movies has Leonie Benesch been in?
Over a 19-year career (since 2007), Leonie Benesch has appeared in 14 movies and 17 TV shows.
What was Leonie Benesch's first movie?
The career of Leonie Benesch began with Beautiful Bitch (2007).
What is Leonie Benesch's most recent movie or series?
Leonie Benesch's most recent release is Prisoner, which premiered on April 30, 2026.
What TV shows has Leonie Benesch appeared in?
On television, Leonie Benesch has appeared in The Crown, Counterpart, Babylon Berlin, The Swarm.
Does Leonie Benesch have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Leonie Benesch's upcoming work includes: ZOMA (2027), Mädchen in Uniform (2027).
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Leonie Benesch
Leonie Benesch
1991-04-22 · Hamburg, Germany

Leonie Benesch (born April 22, 1991) is a German actress who has played roles in major productions including Babylon Berlin and The Crown, as well as Around the World in 80 Days. She is currently based in London.

In 2009, Benesch played the role of Eva in the film The White Ribbon, which won the Golden Palm. Film critics singled out her performance as "a discovery". She received the American "Young Artist Award" for her work, as well as a "New Faces Award". In 2010, she performed in Philip Koch's drama Picco and in Sophie Heldman's film Colors in the Dark (Satte Farben vor Schwarz), where she worked alongside Senta Berger and Bruno Ganz.

In 2017, Benesch performed in Babylon Berlin as Greta Overbeck, winning the "German Acting Prize". Benesch also performed in The Crown as the sister of Prince Philip, Princess Cecilie of Greece and Denmark. In 2020, she was cast in the BBC miniseries Around the World in 80 Days, alongside David Tennant as Phileas Fogg and Ibrahim Koma as Passepartout.

Benesch grew up in Tübingen, and attended the Freie Waldorfschule. She also attended the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. She is of French and Transylvanian descent.

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