Jacob Matschenz
January 8, 1984 · 42 years old
Jacob Matschenz was born on January 8, 1984 in Berlin-Pankow. He is a German actor, notable for film and television work including The Wave (2008), 12 Paces Without a Head (2009) and The Sinking of the Laconia (2010). He won the Adolf Grimme Award in 2008 for his appearance in An die Grenze.
Known For
12 titles
The Wave
A high school teacher's experiment to demonstrate to his students what life is like under a dictatorship spins horribly out of control when he forms a social unit with a life of its own.
Alone in Berlin
After a Nazi German working class couple loses their son in World War II, they decide to retaliate by secretly leafletting handwritten cards in Berlin denouncing their government.
Undine
Undine works as a historian lecturing on Berlin's urban development. But when the man she loves leaves her, the ancient myth catches up with her. Undine has to kill the man who betrays her and return to the water.
My Blind Date with Life
An ambitious young man struggles to achieve his dream of becoming an employee in a Munich luxury hotel despite being strongly visually impaired.
Schutzengel
A troubled veteran from the war in Afghanistan works to protect an orphaned teenager who witnessed a murder from the killer's henchmen.
Vorstadtkrokodile
Hannes wants to be a member of the Crocodiles, but he must do something dangerous to be part of them. When he is finally a member, they have dangerous adventures together.
It's for Your Own Good
Three fathers who are also brothers-in-law make a pact to save their daughters from their boyfriends.
The Black Square
Two art thieves have stolen the famous "Black Square" of Russian painter Kasimir Malevich. They plan to meet their clients on a cruise ship to hand over the looted art. However, things are not going quite as planned..
My Wonderful Wanda
Wanda, a Polish woman, takes care of 70-year-old Joseph in his family villa on the lake. She is always there for him and also helps his wife Elsa. The work is poorly paid, but Wanda needs the money for her family.
12 Paces Without a Head
East Fresia 1401: era of feared sea pirates Klaus Störtebeker and Gödeke Michels is coming to an end.
The Famous Five and the Valley of Dinosaurs
En route to a party they are not keen on attending, the Famous Five are almost relieved when Aunt Fanny's car breaks down, stranding them in a small town. To pass the time, they visit the local natural history museum, where some n...
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