Susanne Wolff
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  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1973-05-01
    • Born Place: Bielefeld, Germania
  • Also Known As:

    Сюзанне Вольф

Susanne Wolff

Susanne Wolff (born May 1, 1973, in Bielefeld, Germany) is an acclaimed German actress known for her powerful screen presence and commanding performances in both film and theater. She studied acting at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hannover, laying the foundation for a career that has spanned stage productions, television dramas, and award-winning feature films.Wolff began her professional stage career in the 1990s, performing at major German theaters such as the Deutsches Theater Berlin and Schauspiel Frankfurt. She gained wide recognition for her classical roles and modern interpretations, earning a reputation as one of the most gifted and versatile stage actresses of her generation.Her transition to screen work was equally successful. Wolff is particularly noted for her role as the female lead in Styx (2018), in which she portrayed a lone sailor confronting the moral dilemma of rescuing refugees at sea. The film received international acclaim, and her performance was widely praised, earning her multiple nominations and awards, including the German Film Award for Best Actress.In television, she has appeared in numerous high-profile German series and films, such as Tatort, Die Unsichtbare, and Die Kanzlei. Her roles often explore complex, emotionally charged characters, reflecting her deep dramatic range and ability to convey inner conflict with nuance and intensity.In 2025, Wolff portrayed the older version of Vera Brandes in the film Köln 75, a dramatization of the events surrounding Keith Jarrett’s legendary Köln Concert. Her portrayal of the reflective, older Vera provided an emotional anchor for the film’s narrative, contrasting with the youthful energy of Mala Emde, who played the younger version of the same character.Throughout her career, Susanne Wolff has remained committed to socially relevant and artistically ambitious projects. Fluent in German and English, she continues to work across both mediums, with her performances marked by intelligence, strength, and emotional depth. She lives and works in Berlin.

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