Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1984-11-18
- Born Place: Târgu Mureș, România
Also Known As:
Sabin Țambrea
Sabin Tambrea
Sabin Tambrea is a Romanian-born German actor who has garnered recognition for his compelling performances in film and television. Born on November 18, 1984, in Târgu Mureș, Romania, he moved to Germany with his family at the age of three. Tambrea trained as a violinist from a young age before pursuing acting studies at the Ernst Busch Academy of Dramatic Arts in Berlin from 2005 to 2009. He began his career on stage at the Berliner Ensemble and has since built a diverse filmography. He is perhaps best known for his portrayal of King Ludwig II of Bavaria in the 2012 film "Ludwig II," a role that earned him the Bavarian Film Award for Best Young Actor. Tambrea has also appeared in notable productions such as "Naked Among Wolves," "Iceman," "Berlin Station," "Babylon Berlin," and "Narcissus and Goldmund." In 2025, he starred as Jules in "The Calendar Killer." Beyond acting, Tambrea is also a published author, with novels like "Nachtleben" and "Vaterländer" to his credit. He is married to German actress Alice Dwyer. Tambrea's talent has been recognized with several awards and nominations, including a Bambi nomination for his role in "The Glory of Life" (2024) and the Günter Rohrbach Film Award for Best Male Actor for "In a Land That No Longer Exists" (2022). He is considered a versatile and engaging performer in German cinema and television.
