Jürgen Rißmann
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  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1963-10-14
    • Born Place: Koblenz, Germany

Jürgen Rißmann

Jürgen Rißmann (born October 14, 1963, in Koblenz) is a highly versatile German actor, composer, singer, voice artist, and composer, currently based in Cologne . After growing up and beginning his career in Hamburg—where he performed as a baritone/bass vocalist touring Europe with a‑cappella groups like Gib‑8! and Groove Chor—he later joined Choirblax in Cologne for three years. Since the early 2000s, Rißmann has appeared in more than 200 film and television productions, including guest roles in beloved German crime series such as Tatort, SOKO Köln, and Wilsberg, as well as notable performances in Stromberg and a starring role in the comedy‑doc Alles in Ordnung – Mit dem Wahnsinn auf Streife as Officer Joachim Witte. On the big screen, he gained attention in Snowman’s Land (2010) and has appeared in films like Buddenbrooks, Der Knastarzt, and Köln 75. Beyond acting, he holds a diploma in marketing communications (KAH, Hamburg) and possesses broad skills in singing (including gospel, jazz, yodeling), musical instrument performance, dance, voice‑overs, and fly‑fishing. His multifaceted talents and long-standing presence in German media make him a respected and recognizable figure in both screen and stage work.

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