Moritz Bleibtreu
Known for
Moritz Bleibtreu is one of the defining faces of modern German cinema. Born in Munich in 1971 to a family of actors, he broke out in the road-movie hit 'Knockin' on Heaven's Door' (1997) and became internationally known as Manni, the hapless boyfriend of 'Run Lola Run' (1998). He led the prison-experiment thriller 'Das Experiment' (2001), appeared in Spielberg's 'Munich' (2005) and gave a ferocious turn as terrorist Andreas Baader in the Oscar-nominated 'The Baader Meinhof Complex' (2008). Fatih Akin's 'Soul Kitchen' (2009) showed his comic warmth. His register runs from volatile street energy to sly, laid-back charm.
Moritz Bleibtreu
76 Movies
11 Series
Moritz Bleibtreu is one of the defining faces of modern German cinema. Born in Munich in 1971 to a family of actors, he broke out in the road-movie hit 'Knockin' on Heaven's Door' (1997) and became internationally known as Manni, the hapless boyfriend of 'Run Lola Run' (1998). He led the prison-experiment thriller 'Das Experiment' (2001), appeared in Spielberg's 'Munich' (2005) and gave a ferocious turn as terrorist Andreas Baader in the Oscar-nominated 'The Baader Meinhof Complex' (2008). Fatih Akin's 'Soul Kitchen' (2009) showed his comic warmth. His register runs from volatile street energy to sly, laid-back charm.
Movies
Plays W.H.O. Doctor
World War Z
2013
Plays Andreas
Munich
2005
Plays Grey Ghost
Speed Racer
2008
Plays Gustav Klimt
Woman in Gold
2015
Plays Manni
Run Lola Run
1998
Plays Marcus
The Fifth Estate
2013
Plays Tarek Fahd, Prisoner Nr. 77
The Experiment
2001
Plays Karl Bonhoeffer
Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin
2024
Plays Karl Heinrich
Female Agents
2008
Plays Andreas Baader
The Baader Meinhof Complex
2008
Plays Tucker Jones
Woodwalkers 2
2026
Plays Serguei Makov
The Stone Council
2006
Plays Salesman
360
2012
Plays Abdul
Knockin' on Heaven's Door
1997
Plays Paul Jensen
The Fourth State
2012
Plays Michael
Hijamat
2026
Plays Rudi
Kill Your Friends
2015
Plays Ilias Kazantsakis
Soul Kitchen
2009
Plays Mark Klein
The Confessions
2016
Plays David Wills
Taking Sides
2002
Plays Paul Herzfeld
Cut Off
2018
Plays Joseph Gracci
Adam Resurrected
2008
Plays Peter Edelman
The Cut
2014
Plays Emek Yoglu
The Walker
2007
Plays Gunnar
Manta, Manta: Legacy
2023
Plays Andreas/Andi
Everything's Fifty Fifty
2024
Plays Emperor Titus
Germanikus
2004
Plays Henry
Stereo
2014
Plays Bruno Klement
The Elementary Particles
2006
Producer
Plays Ricky
Only God Can Judge Me
2018
Plays Sergio
Angel of Evil
2010
Plays Talkshow-Gast
A E I O U – A Quick Alphabet of Love
2022
Plays Rudi
The Guardians
2012
Plays König / Otto Mattenheim
Lippels Traum
2009
Plays Hans-Jörg Tschirner
Agnes and His Brothers
2004
Plays David
Bye Bye Germany
2017
Plays Nappo Navroki
Not My Day
2014
Plays Will / Vijay
Vijay and I
2013
Plays Daniel Bannier
In July
2000
Plays Urs Blank
The Dark Side of the Moon
2016
Director
Plays Hagen
Cortex
2020
Plays Holländer-Michel
Heart of Stone
2016
Plays Tristan
Love Your Female Neighbor!
1998
Plays Karl
Talk of the Town
1995
Plays Eric
The Invisible Circus
2001
Plays Rainer
Reclaim Your Brain
2007
Plays Albert Kestner
Young Goethe in Love
2010
Plays Sammy Serrano
Jerry Cotton
2010
Plays Arafat Abou-Chaker
Times Change You
2010
Plays Mimi Nachtigal
About the Looking for and the Finding of Love
2005
TV Shows
Plays Friedrich Kronberg
Shades of Guilt
2015
Plays Viktor Kudinski
Viktor bringt's
2024
Plays Pierre Manzano
Blackout: Tomorrow Is Too Late
2021
Plays Konrad Kujau
Faking Hitler
2021
Plays Verleger
M - A City Hunts a Murderer
2019
Plays Mr. Pommeroy
Miss Sophie - Same Procedure as Every Year
2025
Plays Jo Jacobi
The Typist
2018
Plays Walter Benjamin
Transatlantic
2023
Plays Moritz
Neues aus Uhlenbusch
1977
Plays Alphatier
Blockbustaz
2016
Plays Nils Herrmann
Doppelter Einsatz
1994
Latest Trailers
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Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin
Full Filmography
Hijamat
Michael
2026
Film
Woodwalkers 2
Tucker Jones
2026
Film
Miss Sophie - Same Procedure as Every Year
Mr. Pommeroy · 6 episodes
2025–
TV
Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin
Karl Bonhoeffer
2024
Film
Everything's Fifty Fifty
Andreas/Andi
2024
Film
Viktor bringt's
Viktor Kudinski · 8 episodes
2024–
TV
Transatlantic
Walter Benjamin · 2 episodes
2023–
TV
Manta, Manta: Legacy
Gunnar
2023
Film
Caveman
Robert Müller
2023
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Moritz Bleibtreu and where are they from?
Moritz Bleibtreu is 55 years old, born on August 13, 1971 in Munich, Bavaria, Germany.
What are the most famous roles of Moritz Bleibtreu?
Moritz Bleibtreu is best known for roles in World War Z, Munich, Run Lola Run.
How many movies has Moritz Bleibtreu been in?
Over a 42-year career (since 1984), Moritz Bleibtreu has appeared in 76 movies and 11 TV shows.
What was Moritz Bleibtreu's first movie?
The career of Moritz Bleibtreu began with Neues aus Uhlenbusch - Ich hatte einen Traum (1984).
What is Moritz Bleibtreu's most recent movie or series?
Moritz Bleibtreu's most recent release is Ich durchschaue jeden! – Timon Krauses Mentalisten Show, which premiered on August 5, 2026.
What TV shows has Moritz Bleibtreu appeared in?
On television, Moritz Bleibtreu has appeared in LOL: Last One Laughing, Transatlantic, Blackout: Tomorrow Is Too Late, Faking Hitler.
Does Moritz Bleibtreu have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Moritz Bleibtreu's upcoming work includes: Blood Money (2026), Hijamat (2026).
Moritz Bleibtreu
1971-08-13 · Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Moritz Bleibtreu is a German actor.
Bleibtreu's first appearance on TV was in the late seventies on the children's television series Neues aus Uhlenbusch. This was followed by a role in Ich hatte einen Traum and in the miniseries Mit meinen heißen Tränen. In 1992 he began his acting career at the Schauspielhaus in Hamburg. He had roles in the films Speed Racer, The Baader Meinhof Complex, Run Lola Run, and Das Experiment.