Franz Rogowski Biography: Movies, Age, Siblings, Wife, Ethnicity, Awards, Net Worth, Height

Franz Rogowski is a German actor recognized internationally after his leading role as a desperate drifter in the film Victoria from 2015, a feature shot entirely in a single take.

He is known for his unique physical presence and collaborations with prominent European directors like Christian Petzold and Andrea Arnold. His work in films like Transit and Passages solidified his reputation in arthouse cinema.

Profile

• Full name: Franz Rogowski
• Date of birth: February 2, 1986
• Age: 39 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Freiburg im Breisgau, West Germany
• Nationality: German
• Profession: Actor, dancer, choreographer
• Height: 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 m)
• Eye color: Blue
• Hair color: Light Brown
• Parents: Pediatrician father, Midwife mother
• Siblings: Six siblings
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: N/A
• Religion: Christian
• Ethnicity: German
• Net worth: $2 million

Early Life and Education

Franz Rogowski was born in Freiburg im Breisgau, West Germany, on February 2, 1986. He is now at the age of 38. He grew up in a middle-class household; his father was a pediatrician and his mother a midwife.

He has six siblings, with three younger half-siblings growing up in the same household. His maternal grandfather was a prominent industrialist. Rogowski had difficulties in a formal school environment due to ADHD and left high school without graduating.

His education was primarily in the performing arts. He attended clown school in Switzerland, where he trained in acrobatics and dance.

He also studied physical theatre in the Ticino region of Switzerland and undertook training in contemporary dance in Berlin and Austria.

He has a background in anthroposophic drama pedagogics and briefly studied to become a physiotherapist, but he does not hold a formal acting or dance degree.

Personal Life

Franz Rogowski keeps his personal life private, and information regarding his spouse, children, or current relationship status is not publicly disclosed. There is no information available about his dating history, marriages, or children.

Career

Franz Rogowski began his career in independent theatre in 2007, working as a dancer and choreographer. He performed at notable German theaters, including the Schaubühne in Berlin and the Thalia Theater in Hamburg. He made his feature film debut in 2011.

His career gained significant traction with the one-take film Victoria in 2015. He became a staple of European arthouse cinema, known for his subtle, physical performances.

He has worked with acclaimed directors such as Michael Haneke in Happy End (2017), Christian Petzold in Transit (2018) and Undine (2020), Terrence Malick in A Hidden Life (2019), and Ira Sachs in Passages (2023), for which he received significant critical recognition in the United States. In 2024, he co-starred in Andrea Arnold’s film Bird.

Awards

• German Film Award for Best Leading Actor (2018)
• EFP Shooting Star Award at the Berlin International Film Festival
• New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actor (2023)
• British Independent Film Award for Best Supporting Performance (2024)

Net Worth

Franz Rogowski’s net worth is in the range of $3 million. This estimate is based on his extensive career in international independent films and his appearances in high-profile festivals and award circuits.

Social Media

• Instagram: @ffffranz

Filmography

• Frontalwatte (2011)
• Stiller Sommer (2013)
• Victoria (2015)
• Happy End (2017)
• In the Aisles (2018)
• Transit (2018)
• A Hidden Life (2019)
• Undine (2020)
• Great Freedom (2021)
• Passages (2023)
• Bird (2024)