Louis Hofmann
Actor · TV star · Since 1996
Known for
Louis Hofmann is a German actor born in Bergisch Gladbach, who became internationally recognized as Jonas Kahnwald, the time-crossing protagonist of the acclaimed Netflix series 'Dark'. He appeared in the Cold War thriller 'Red Sparrow' and the war drama 'Land of Mine', which earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Foreign Language Film. His later credits include 'Masters of the Air' and 'Ripley'. Hofmann has established himself as one of German cinema's most promising international talents.
Louis Hofmann
Actor · TV star · Since 1996
24 Movies · 11 Series
Louis Hofmann is a German actor born in Bergisch Gladbach, who became internationally recognized as Jonas Kahnwald, the time-crossing protagonist of the acclaimed Netflix series 'Dark'. He appeared in the Cold War thriller 'Red Sparrow' and the war drama 'Land of Mine', which earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Foreign Language Film. His later credits include 'Masters of the Air' and 'Ripley'. Hofmann has established himself as one of German cinema's most promising international talents.
Movies
Plays Bank Assistant
Red Sparrow
2018
Plays Lukas
23 000 Lives
2026
Plays Kipp (voice)
The Elfkins: Baking a Difference
2019
Plays Sebastian Schumann
Land of Mine
2015
Plays Hans Quangel
Alone in Berlin
2016
Plays Teja Kremke
The White Crow
2018
Plays Phil
Center of My World
2016
Plays Charles Green
Lilies Not for Me
2025
Plays Lucilius
Seneca
2023
Plays Tom Sawyer
Tom Sawyer
2011
Plays David
Prélude
2019
Plays Cioma Schönhaus
The Forger
2022
Plays Wolfgang Rosenkötter
Sanctuary
2015
Plays Yuri
Agon
2025
Plays Klaas Jepsen
The German Lesson
2019
Plays Tom Sawyer
The Adventures of Huck Finn
2012
Plays Son
Lysis
2019
Plays Oliver
Different Kinds of Rain
2018
Plays Jonathan
Lommbock
2017
Plays Werner Krollmann
Das Zeugenhaus
2014
TV Shows
Plays Rabe Socke
Sock, the Little Raven
2016
Plays Jonas Kahnwald
Dark
2017
Plays Werner Pfennig
All the Light We Cannot See
2023
Plays Jürgen
Life After Life
2022
Plays Max Yoder
RIPLEY
2024
Plays Fabian Lüdtke
Danni Lowinski
2010
Plays Alexander Behrens
Alarm for Cobra 11: The Motorway Police
1996
Plays Leonhard Tackler
Shades of Guilt
2015
Plays Felix Voller
SOKO Köln
2003
Plays Dennis Kessler
Kommissar Stolberg
2006
Plays Lt. Ulrich Haussmann
Masters of the Air
2024
Latest Trailers
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23 000 Lives
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Objet a
Adam
2027
23 000 Lives
Lukas
2026
Agon
Yuri
2025
Lilies Not for Me
Charles Green
2025
RIPLEY
Max Yoder
2024Season 1
Masters of the Air
Lt. Ulrich Haussmann
2024Season 1
All the Light We Cannot See
Werner Pfennig · 4 episodes
2023–
How To Get Rid of Your Cheating Husband
Husband
2023
Seneca
Lucilius
2023
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Louis Hofmann and where are they from?
Louis Hofmann is 29 years old, born on June 3, 1997 in Bergisch Gladbach, Germany.
What are the most famous roles of Louis Hofmann?
Louis Hofmann is best known for roles in Red Sparrow, Land of Mine, Alone in Berlin.
How many movies has Louis Hofmann been in?
Over a 16-year career (since 2010), Louis Hofmann has appeared in 24 movies and 11 TV shows.
What was Louis Hofmann's first movie?
The career of Louis Hofmann began with The Lost Father (2010).
What is Louis Hofmann's most recent movie or series?
Louis Hofmann's most recent release is 23 000 Lives, which premiered on July 2, 2026.
What TV shows has Louis Hofmann appeared in?
On television, Louis Hofmann has appeared in Dark, Masters of the Air, RIPLEY, All the Light We Cannot See.
Does Louis Hofmann have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Louis Hofmann's upcoming work includes: Objet a (2027).
Louis Hofmann
1997-06-03 · Bergisch Gladbach, Germany
Louis Hofmann (born 3 June 1997 in Bergisch Gladbach, Germany, and raised in Cologne) is a German actor. He is best known for his role in the Netflix original series Dark (2017–2020), as well as for his performance in the war drama Land of Mine (2015), for which he received the Bodil Award for Best Supporting Actor. Hofmann first gained recognition in Germany for his roles in Tom Sawyer (2011) and Sanctuary (Freistatt, 2015).