Bernd Fohr is a German actor and filmmaker who has appeared in numerous films and television series since the late 1990s. He is best known for his roles in the German films 'Good Bye Lenin!' (2003), 'The Baader Meinhof Complex' (2008) and 'The White Ribbon' (2009).
Born in Düsseldorf in 1972, Fohr began his career as an actor in 1989 in the television series 'Der Schwarzwaldhof'. Since then, he has appeared in more than 40 films and television series, including 'Tatort', 'Das Boot', 'Türkisch für Anfänger', 'Berlin, Berlin', 'Kaltes Fieber', and 'Kommissarin Lucas'.
In 2003, Fohr rose to fame with his role as Armin Müller in the German comedy-drama 'Good Bye Lenin!'. This film, which was nominated for an Academy Award, tells the story of a family living in East Germany shortly after the fall of the Berlin Wall. Fohr's performance in the film earned him widespread praise and recognition in Germany.
In 2008, Fohr starred in the crime-drama film 'The Baader Meinhof Complex', which follows the story of the Red Army Faction, a left-wing militant group active in West Germany during the 1970s. His performance in the film was acclaimed and he was nominated for the German Film Award for Best Actor.
In 2009, Fohr starred in the critically acclaimed German drama 'The White Ribbon', which won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. The film follows the story of a small German village in the early 20th century and the mysterious events that occur in the lives of its inhabitants.
In addition to his work as an actor, Fohr has also directed and produced several short films, including 'Der Zwerg' (2007) and 'Das Lied' (2008). He is also an active theatre actor and has appeared in numerous plays in Germany, including 'Unterwerfung' (2007) and 'Die Wahlverwandtschaften' (2008).
Fohr has been recognized for his contribution to German cinema, and in 2012 he was awarded the Bavarian Film Award for Best Actor. He is considered one of the most talented and respected actors in Germany, and his performance in films such as '
