Sibel Kekilli
Actress · Since 1970
Sibel Kekilli is a German actress of Turkish descent who won the German Film Award for her first role, in Fatih Akın's 'Head-On', and again for 'When We Leave'. English-language audiences know her as Shae in 'Game of Thrones', and she played the detective Sarah Brandt in the long-running German series 'Tatort'. She has campaigned publicly against domestic violence.
Sibel Kekilli
Actress · Since 1970
16 Movies · 12 Series
Sibel Kekilli is a German actress of Turkish descent who won the German Film Award for her first role, in Fatih Akın's 'Head-On', and again for 'When We Leave'. English-language audiences know her as Shae in 'Game of Thrones', and she played the detective Sarah Brandt in the long-running German series 'Tatort'. She has campaigned publicly against domestic violence.
Movies
Plays Sibel Güner
Head-On
2004
Plays Yasil
Berlin, I Love You
2019
Plays Kamilya (Shepherdess)
Yunan
2025
Plays Sırma
Black Night
2023
Plays Shae
Game of Thrones The IMAX Experience
2015
Plays Esma
Home Coming
2006
Plays Concierge First Istanbul Hotel
Fay Grim
2007
Plays Umay
When We Leave
2010
Plays Ruth Zilbermann
The Last Train
2006
Plays Die Italienerin
Kebab Connection
2004
Plays Nele
What a Man
2011
Plays Tara Ketabi
Fox in a Hole
2020
Plays Salima Bey
Odyssey of Heroes
2013
Plays Laura
Playground
2009
Plays Leyla
Winter Journey
2006
Plays Nina Baselau
Meeresleuchten
2021
TV Shows
Plays Shae
Game of Thrones
2011
Plays Sarah Brandt
Scene of the Crime
1970
Plays Madina Taburova
Bullets
2018
Plays Julia
Slava, der Hund
2023
Plays Ulli
Freiheit ist das Einzigste, was zählt
2023
Plays Katarina Kush
Droneland
2026
Plays Sibel
Bruder - Schwarze Macht
2017
Plays Nadja Hartmann
Gier
2010
Plays Patientin
Paare
2015
Plays Fatma Benli
Homicide Unit Istanbul
2008
Plays Layla
Nachtschicht
2003
Plays Ivonne Baumann
Der Kommissar und das Meer
2007
Latest Trailers
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Yunan
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Droneland
Katarina Kush · 6 episodes
2026–
Yunan
Kamilya (Shepherdess)
2025
Slava, der Hund
Julia · 6 episodes
2023–
Freiheit ist das Einzigste, was zählt
Ulli · 6 episodes
2023–
Black Night
Sırma
2023
Meeresleuchten
Nina Baselau
2021
Fox in a Hole
Tara Ketabi
2020
Berlin, I Love You
Yasil
2019
Bullets
Madina Taburova · 10 episodes
2018–
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Sibel Kekilli and where are they from?
Sibel Kekilli is 46 years old, born on June 16, 1980 in Heilbronn, Germany.
What are the most famous roles of Sibel Kekilli?
Sibel Kekilli is best known for roles in Head-On, What a Man, Fay Grim.
How many movies has Sibel Kekilli been in?
Over a 22-year career (since 2004), Sibel Kekilli has appeared in 16 movies and 12 TV shows.
What was Sibel Kekilli's first movie?
The career of Sibel Kekilli began with Head-On (2004).
What is Sibel Kekilli's most recent movie or series?
Sibel Kekilli's most recent release is Droneland, which premiered on October 8, 2026.
What TV shows has Sibel Kekilli appeared in?
On television, Sibel Kekilli has appeared in Game of Thrones, Scene of the Crime, Bullets, Nachtschicht.
Sibel Kekilli
1980-06-16 · Heilbronn, Germany
Sibel Kekilli (born 16 June 1980) is a Turkish-German actress. She gained public attention after starring in the 2004 film Head-On. She won two Lolas, the most prestigious German film awards, for her performances in Head-On and When We Leave (2010). Beginning in 2011, she became more widely known for her role as Shae in the HBO series Game of Thrones.