Sebastian Koch

Sebastian Koch, born on May 31, 1962, is a German actor whose international prominence soared after his role in Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck's "The Lives Of Others" in 2006. His portrayal of GDR writer Georg Dreyman earned him critical acclaim and multiple awards, including the 2007 Italian Foreign Press Award and the "Globo d'Oro." Beyond film, Koch engages audiences with symphonic readings, blending literature with music in performances that range from "Paradise" with Daniel Hope to "The Kreutzer Sonata," which he adapted and staged. A member of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences since 2019, Koch continues to expand his artistic repertoire across diverse mediums.