Til Schweiger is a German actor, producer and director. The painting "Knockin 'on Heaven" brought him popularity. Tilman Schweiger is the director of the melodramas "Handsome", "Barefoot on the pavement", which are well known to Russian audiences.
early years
Tilman Schweiger was born in Freiburg on December 19, 1963. His parents were teachers. Till was an excellent student, his favorite subjects were literature and his native language. In the future, he planned to work as a teacher.
Schweiger began to study at the university, but after 2 years he dropped out and went to medical school. Then there was the army service in Holland. After the army, Schweiger met with his longtime acquaintance, who was engaged in theatrical art. Thiel decided to follow suit, for 3 years he studied at the theater school.
Career
After training, Schweiger worked in a theater in Bonn, and also dubbed porn films. He made his film debut, starring in an episode of the TV series "Lindenstrasse". The actor got his first leading role in 1991, it was the movie "Risky Races".
Popularity came after the movie "Maybe, it can't be." The picture "Knockin 'on Heaven" received a great success. Schweiger co-wrote and produced the film. For this role he received the MIFF prizes.
Then there was a role in the movie "Bandits", for which Til was awarded an award in Poland. The famous Steven Spielberg invited Schweiger to play in the movie "Saving Private Ryan", but the actor refused.
Till became an actor in Hollywood, but at first he was offered the role of the 2nd plan. He starred in the films "Lara Croft 2", "Racer", "Inveterate Wizards". In 2004, Thiel was invited to star in the thriller "U-429: Underwater Prison" and the film "The Magnificent Four". In 2009, Schweiger starred in the movie "Inglourious Basterds" by the famous Tarantino, the picture became a cult.
Thiel also tried himself as a screenwriter, director. His first work was the film "Polar Bear", he himself played the main role, as in almost all of his subsequent films. In 2007, the film "Handsome" was released, where the youngest daughter of Tilya Emma appeared. Later, Thiel took off the continuation of the picture. Other films of Schweiger: "Guardian Angel", "On the Heart and Kidneys", "Honey in the Head".
The German actor is popular in Russia, he is quite often invited to shows ("Projectorperishilton", "Comedy Club" "Evening Urgant"), he also appeared in commercials. Schweiger shot one of his films in Moscow.
Personal life
Dana Carlsen, model, actress, became Schweiger's wife. They met in 1995. The marriage lasted 10 years, they have four children: Luna Marie, Valentin Florian, Emma Teeger, Lilly Camille. Since 2005, Thiel and Dana have been living separately. The former spouses remained friends, Till helps in raising children.
Then Schweiger met with Svenja Holtman, Melanie Stolz. Both worked in the modeling business. There was also a short-term relationship that was fine with the actor.
