Bettina Zimmermann
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Bettina Zimmermann

Bettina Zimmermann is a celebrated German actress and former fashion model who has become one of the most recognizable faces in European television and cinema. Born on March 31, 1975, in Großburgwedel, Germany, she began her career as a high-profile model in the 1990s before shifting her focus to acting, eventually studying the craft in Hamburg. She made her cinematic debut in 1999 in the film Just Messing About (Fisimatenten) and quickly rose to fame through a series of diverse roles in major German productions. Zimmermann is perhaps best known to international audiences for her leading roles in adventure and thriller films such as Lost City Raiders (2008), The Charlemagne Code (2008), and The Hunt for the Amber Room (2012). Her versatility is evident in her extensive filmography, which spans from romantic comedies like Moonlight Tariff to intense crime series like Donna Leon and the high-stakes international thriller Crossing Lines. In addition to her screen presence, Zimmermann is a highly sought-after voice actress in Germany, often providing the German dubbing for major international films. In late 2025, she took on a prominent role in the animated feature Mission Santa: Yoyo to the Rescue, voicing the film's primary antagonist—a vengeful hacker who attempts to take over the North Pole. Outside of acting, she is a successful entrepreneur, co-owning the fashion boutique Amber Lounge in Munich. Since 2014, she has been in a long-term relationship with fellow German actor Kai Wiesinger, with whom she often collaborates professionally, including on the popular web series Der Lack ist ab. The couple resides in Berlin with their family, and Zimmermann remains a fixture on the red carpet at major European film festivals like the Berlinale.

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