Matthias Schweighöfer
Known for
Long before Hollywood knew his name, Matthias Schweighöfer was already one of Germany's biggest stars, a fixture of hit romantic comedies like 'Rabbit Without Ears' (2007) and a director of his own crowd-pleasers. Born in Anklam in 1981 to a theater family, he found his international breakout in Zack Snyder's 'Army of the Dead' (2021) as the endearing safecracker Ludwig Dieter, a character he spun off by directing and starring in 'Army of Thieves' (2021). He then played physicist Werner Heisenberg in 'Oppenheimer' (2023) and joined 'Heart of Stone' (2023). His register runs from goofy charm to quiet menace.
Matthias Schweighöfer
64 Movies
9 Series
Long before Hollywood knew his name, Matthias Schweighöfer was already one of Germany's biggest stars, a fixture of hit romantic comedies like 'Rabbit Without Ears' (2007) and a director of his own crowd-pleasers. Born in Anklam in 1981 to a theater family, he found his international breakout in Zack Snyder's 'Army of the Dead' (2021) as the endearing safecracker Ludwig Dieter, a character he spun off by directing and starring in 'Army of Thieves' (2021). He then played physicist Werner Heisenberg in 'Oppenheimer' (2023) and joined 'Heart of Stone' (2023). His register runs from goofy charm to quiet menace.
Movies
Plays Werner Heisenberg
Oppenheimer
2023
Plays Ambassador Tegmen (voice)
Elio
2025
Plays Ludwig Dieter
Army of the Dead
2021
Plays SS-Soldat im Erschießungskommando
Valkyrie
2008
Director
Plays Ludwig Dieter
Army of Thieves
2021
Plays Jack of Hearts
Heart of Stone
2023
Plays Tim
Brick
2025
Plays Rolf
Family Switch
2023
Plays Pavel Sonin
Kursk
2018
Plays Robinson Crusoe (voice)
Robinson Crusoe
2016
Producer
Plays Klaus Barbie
Resistance
2020
Plays Matthias Schweighöfer
Kokowääh 2
2013
Plays Dieter Schrader
FearDotCom
2002
Plays Sven
The Swimmers
2022
Plays Moritz
Rabbit Without Ears 2
2009
Plays Moritz
Rabbit Without Ears
2007
Plays Baron Manfred von Richthofen
The Red Baron
2008
Plays Ben Lüders
Cold Spring
2004
Plays Theo
Amrum
2025
Plays Max
Four Against the Bank
2016
Producer
Plays Andi
The Most Beautiful Day
2016
Producer
Plays Felix
The Life of Wishes
2025
Producer
Plays Anton Katz
100 Things
2018
Plays Frankie
Night Train
2009
Plays Rainer Langhans
Eight Miles High
2007
Plays Friedrich Schiller
The Young Schiller
2005
Plays Frank Farian
Girl You Know It's True
2023
Plays Prinz Charming
Bibi & Tina: Bewildered and Bewitched
2014
Plays Tom
Friendship!
2010
Producer
Plays Theo Ransoff
Hot Dog
2018
Director
Plays Clemens
The Manny
2015
Plays Jan Quinn
Vorspiel mit Nachspiel
2001
Plays Josef
Hinterland
2021
Producer
Plays Erik Ruge
Vielmachglas
2018
Director
Plays Alex
What a Man
2011
Plays Gödeke Michels
12 Paces without a Head
2009
Plays Daniel
Fata Morgana
2007
Producer
Plays Sascha
Frau Ella
2013
Plays Fuchs (voice)
Rabbit Without Ears and Two-Eared Chick
2013
Plays Prinz Dietbert
Kiss Me, Frog
2000
Plays Alex Honk
Woman in Love
2011
Director
Plays Paul Voigt
Break Up Man
2013
Plays Ben
Soloalbum
2003
Director
Plays Felix
Joy of Fatherhood
2014
Plays Jan Winter
The Architect
2008
Plays Matze
Hut in the Woods
2011
Plays Dirk Bachmann
Heart Over Head
2001
Plays Felix
An Old Maid
2007
Plays Fan 2
Must Love Death
2009
Plays Partygast
Male Mistakes
2014
TV Shows
Director
Plays Lukas Franke
You Are Wanted
2017
Plays Self
Wer stiehlt mir die Show?
2021
Plays Torsten
Spuk im Reich der Schatten
2000
Plays Alex Durand
Vanished
2026
Plays Self
Joko & Klaas gegen ProSieben
2019
Plays Jacky Bräutigam
Scene of the Crime
1970
Plays Daniel Cross
Polizeiruf 110
1971
Plays Benny Daum
Siska
1998
Plays Ingo Taschke
Dr. Stefan Frank - Der Arzt, dem die Frauen vertrauen
1995
Latest Trailers
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Amrum
Full Filmography
Wer stiehlt mir die Show?
Self · 7 episodes
2023–2026
TV
Vanished
Alex Durand · 4 episodes
2026
TV
Joko & Klaas gegen ProSieben
Self · 3 episodes
2020–2025
TV
The Life of Wishes
Felix
2025
Film
Amrum
Theo
2025
Film
Brick
Tim
2025
Film
Elio
Ambassador Tegmen (voice)
2025
Film
Girl You Know It's True
Frank Farian
2023
Film
Family Switch
Rolf
2023
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Matthias Schweighöfer and where are they from?
Matthias Schweighöfer is 45 years old, born on March 11, 1981 in Anklam, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, East Germany [now Germany].
What are the most famous roles of Matthias Schweighöfer?
Matthias Schweighöfer is best known for roles in Oppenheimer, Army of the Dead, Valkyrie.
How many movies has Matthias Schweighöfer been in?
Over a 29-year career (since 1997), Matthias Schweighöfer has appeared in 63 movies and 7 TV shows.
What was Matthias Schweighöfer's first movie?
The career of Matthias Schweighöfer began with Changing Skins (1997).
What is Matthias Schweighöfer's most recent movie or series?
Matthias Schweighöfer's most recent release is Vanished, which premiered on February 1, 2026.
What TV shows has Matthias Schweighöfer appeared in?
On television, Matthias Schweighöfer has appeared in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Scene of the Crime, The Kelly Clarkson Show, Vanished.
Does Matthias Schweighöfer have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Matthias Schweighöfer's upcoming work includes: The Conjuring: First Communion (2027).
Matthias Schweighöfer
1981-03-11 · Anklam, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, East Germany [now Germany]
Matthias Schweighöfer (German: [maˈtiːasˈʃvaɪkˌhøːfɐ]; born 11 March 1981) is a German actor and filmmaker known for his work in several German and American film productions. He appeared as Lieutenant Franz Herber in the 2008 film Valkyrie. In 2021, Schweighöfer appeared in the Netflix film Army of the Dead, directed by Zack Snyder, as Ludwig Dieter. He reprised his role in the prequel film, Army of Thieves, which he also directed. In 2023, he appeared as German theoretical physicist Werner Heisenberg in Christopher Nolan's biographical thriller Oppenheimer, about J. Robert Oppenheimer and the development of the atomic bomb during World War II.Matthias Schweighöfer, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.