Maximilian Brückner
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  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1979-01-10
    • Born Place: Munich, Germany

Maximilian Brückner

Maximilian Brückner is a prominent German actor, born on January 10, 1979, in Munich. He rose to prominence in the German film and television landscape, known for his versatile performances across various genres. Brückner received his acting training at the renowned Otto-Falckenberg-School in Munich. His career breakthrough came in 2004 with the film comedy "Männer wie wir," and he became widely known to television audiences starting in 2006 as "Tatort" commissioner Franz Kappl. He has garnered numerous awards and nominations throughout his career, including the German Critics Award in 2006 and being recognized as a European Shooting Star at the Berlinale in 2007.Beyond his "Tatort" role, Brückner has appeared in a diverse range of productions. His notable film credits include the Oscar-nominated "Sophie Scholl – The Final Days" (2005), Steven Spielberg's "War Horse" (2011), "Das schönste Paar" (2018), and the comedy "Wunderschön" (2022), with an upcoming appearance in "Wunderschöner" (2025). On television, he has starred in series like "Hindafing" and "Oktoberfest: Beer and Blood," and played a significant role in the TV film "Die Wannseekonferenz" (2022). Brückner also has a strong background in theatre, having performed in numerous productions at the Münchner Volkstheater and the Salzburg Festival. He is also known for his distinct Bavarian dialect and his engagement in local politics for a period.

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