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Born:
- Birthday: 1964-11-30
- Born Place: Preetz, Germany
Dirk Böhling
Born on November 30, 1964, in Preetz, Germany, Dirk Böhling is a prolific actor, director, author, and radio presenter who has become a cornerstone of the cultural scene in Northern Germany, particularly in Bremen. After completing his acting diploma at the Schule für Schauspiel Hamburg in 1989, he spent the early part of his career establishing a significant presence in theater, performing iconic roles such as Professor Higgins in My Fair Lady and Billy Flynn in Chicago. Böhling is widely recognized for his versatility, seamlessly transitioning between serious drama, musical theater, and Low German (Plattdeutsch) productions. Since the mid-1990s, he has also been a beloved voice on the radio, notably for Radio Bremen (Bremen Eins), where he hosts various programs and has recently launched the 2025 series Bang Boom Böhling. As a filmmaker and screen actor, Böhling has built an extensive filmography that includes roles in acclaimed projects such as Fatih Akin's The Golden Glove (2019) and the historical drama Amrum (2025), where he portrays the character Schlachter Jens Quedens. His other notable screen credits include appearances in The Tattooist of Auschwitz (2024), Nord bei Nordwest, and the mystery-thriller The Theory of Everything (2023). Beyond acting, Böhling is a celebrated author of several "Baby Boomer" themed books and children's literature, including the 2024 release Wer? Wie? Was? – Das Babyboomer-Quizbuch and the 2025 publication Mofa, Engtanz, Bundesjugendspiele. Throughout his career, he has received numerous awards, including the German Television Crime Prize for Das Gesetz sind wir (2020) and the ARD Radio Play Award, cementing his status as a multi-talented force in German entertainment.
Person History
Amrum 2025
2025