Matthias Schweighöfer
German actor
1981 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
German actor
Born
March 11, 1981
Age
~45 years
Name Origin
German
Timeline
actor, screenwriter, entrepreneur
German Democratic RepublicBorn in Anklam
1981
Born in Anklam (1981-03-11)
2013
AwardBerliner Bär
Present
Age ~45
About
Matthias Schweighöfer is a German actor and filmmaker known for his work in several German and American film productions. He appeared as Lieutenant Franz Herber in the 2008 film Valkyrie. In 2021, Schweighöfer appeared in the Netflix film Army of the Dead, directed by Zack Snyder, as Ludwig Dieter. He reprised his role in the prequel film, Army of Thieves, which he also directed. In 2023, he appeared in the role of German theoretical physicist Werner Heisenberg in Christopher Nolan's biographical thriller, Oppenheimer, about J. Robert Oppenheimer and the development of the atomic bomb during World War II.
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Who is Matthias Schweighöfer?+
Matthias Schweighöfer is a German actor and filmmaker known for his work in several German and American film productions. He appeared as Lieutenant Franz Herber in the 2008 film Valkyrie. In 2021, Schweighöfer appeared in the Netflix film Army of the Dead, directed by Zack Snyder, as Ludwig Dieter.
What does the name Matthias mean?+
The name Matthias means "The Apostle chosen to replace Judas Iscariot.". It is of German origin.
When was Matthias Schweighöfer born?+
Matthias Schweighöfer was born on March 11, 1981.
Name Meaning
The Apostle chosen to replace Judas Iscariot.
The name Matthias is of German origin, meaning "The Apostle chosen to replace Judas Iscariot.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Matthias — March 11, 1981
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Eb
Grass — path, growth, vitality
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
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My comfort movie has you in it. Always will.
— movie night regular
You made my script better than I wrote it.
— a filmmaker
Legend.
— anon
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