Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1968-12-06
- Born Place: Stuttgart, Germany
Also Known As:
أوليفر ماسوتشي, 奧立佛麥蘇希 飾, الیور مازوکی
Oliver Masucci
Oliver Masucci is a German actor born on December 6, 1968, in Stuttgart, West Germany. Raised in Bonn, he is the son of an Italian father and a German mother. His family operated several Italian restaurants, and Masucci developed a passion for cooking at an early age, often transforming his hotel rooms into Italian-style kitchens during his travels for work . Masucci studied acting at the Berlin University of the Arts from 1990 to 1994. He then performed at various theaters across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, including the Schauspielhaus Basel, Deutsches Schauspielhaus in Hamburg, Schauspiel Hannover, and Schauspielhaus Zurich. Notably, he was appointed an ensemble member of the prestigious Burgtheater in Vienna in 2009. His breakthrough in film came with the 2015 satirical comedy Look Who's Back (Er ist wieder da), where he portrayed Adolf Hitler. The film's unique concept—blending scripted scenes with unscripted public reactions—earned Masucci critical acclaim and a nomination for Best Actor at the German Film Awards . Internationally, Masucci gained widespread recognition for his role as Ulrich Nielsen in the German Netflix series Dark (2017–2020), a time-travel thriller that garnered a global audience. He also portrayed German filmmaker Rainer Werner Fassbinder in the 2020 film Enfant Terrible, directed by Oskar Roehler . In addition to his acting career, Masucci has been open about his experiences with discrimination during his childhood, particularly due to his Italian heritage. He has spoken out against racism and supports the ongoing debate about politically correct language . Masucci resides in Hamburg and Mallorca and maintains an active presence on social media, sharing behind-the-scenes glimpses of his work and personal life.
