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August Diehl

August Diehl - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornJanuary 04, 1976
Age50
BirthplaceBerlin, Germany
Zodiac SignCapricorn - (see also August Diehl's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacRabbit
GenerationGeneration X
Known ForNotable for roles in 'Inglourious Basterds,' 'The Counterfeiters,' and 'Salt.'

Intro

August Diehl is a German actor acclaimed for his versatile roles in both German and international cinema. He is especially known for his performances in films such as 'The Counterfeiters,' 'Salt,' and Quentin Tarantino's 'Inglourious Basterds.'

Early Life & Background

August Diehl was born in Berlin into an artistically inclined family. His father, Hans Diehl, is an actor, and his mother, Erika Diehl, is a costume designer. Diehl spent his childhood in various cities, including Paris, Vienna, and Hamburg, before attending the Ernst Busch Academy of Dramatic Arts in Berlin.

Career Highlights

  • Breakout performance in '23' (1998) as hacker Karl Koch.
  • Award-winning role in the Oscar-winning film 'The Counterfeiters' (2007).
  • Portrayed SS Major Dieter Hellstrom in Quentin Tarantino's 'Inglourious Basterds' (2009).
  • Co-starred with Angelina Jolie in the Hollywood thriller 'Salt' (2010).
  • Played the lead role in Terrence Malick's 'A Hidden Life' (2019).

Trivia

  • Fluent in German, French, and English.
  • Winner of the German Film Award (Deutscher Filmpreis) for Best Actor for his role in '23'.

FAQs

People also ask

How old is August Diehl?

August Diehl is 50 years old.

When was August Diehl born?

August Diehl was born the 4 January 1976.

Where is August Diehl from?

Berlin, Germany.

On His Birth-Day

About January 4th, 1976, in brief:

  • Historical events: On January 4, 1976, the Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) was involved in a series of sectarian killings in Northern Ireland. This violence was part of the ongoing conflict known as The Troubles, which saw numerous acts of violence between nationalist and unionist groups. The UVF was a loyalist paramilitary group that sought to maintain Northern Ireland's status as part of the United Kingdom.
  • Day of the week: January 4th, 1976 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: Saturday Night by Bay City Rollers
  • #1 UK song: Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen
  • Popular movie: Rocky directed by John G. Avildsen

Check the link for more news and curiosities on January 4th, 1976.

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/August_Diehl
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0226036/