Jimi Blue Ochsenknecht Biography: Age, Girlfriend, Children, Net Worth, Height, Parents, Siblings, Controversy

Jimi Blue Ochsenknecht is a German actor, musician and television personality who rose to fame as a child star.

Born into a family already prominent in entertainment, he first captured public attention when he played the role of Leon in the film Die Wilden Kerle (The Wild Soccer Bunch), a popular children’s series in Germany.

Over the years he has expanded his career into music, reality TV, and public life, becoming known for both his artistic work and controversies.

Profile

• Full name: Jimi Blue Ochsenknecht
• Date of birth: 27 December 1991
• Age: 34 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Munich, Germany
• State of origin: Bavaria
• Nationality: German
• Profession: Actor, musician, television personality
• Height: 1.92 m
• Parents: Father: Uwe Ochsenknecht; Mother: Natascha Ochsenknecht
• Siblings: Wilson Gonzalez Ochsenknecht; Cheyenne Savannah Ochsenknecht; half-brother Rocco Stark
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: Daughter Snow (with Yeliz Koç)
• Relationship status: Former relationship with Yeliz Koç; split prior to daughter’s birth or shortly after public announcement
• Ethnicity: German Caucasian
• Net worth: US$20 million

Early Life and education

Jimi Blue Ochsenknecht is now 34 years old. He was born on 27 December 1991 in Munich, in the Bavarian region of Germany. His father is Uwe Ochsenknecht, a well-known actor and singer; his mother is Natascha Ochsenknecht, actress/model.

He has three siblings: an older brother Wilson Gonzalez, a younger sister Cheyenne Savannah, and a half-brother Rocco Stark from one of his father’s earlier relationships.

Regarding education, in July 2007 he completed what is reported as the “qualifizierender Hauptschulabschluss” (“qualifying secondary school certificate”) in Germany. He continues to reside in Munich.

Personal Life

Jimi Blue Ochsenknecht was in a relationship with Yeliz Koç, a German personality who once appeared on Bachelor. In August 2020 their relationship was confirmed. They had a daughter, Snow, who was born in October 2021.

Shortly around that time or after, the couple separated.

In mid-2025 Jimi Blue was arrested at Hamburg Airport under a European arrest warrant issued by Austria. He was accused of failing to pay a hotel bill of about €14,000 from a hotel in Tyrol after a birthday celebration in late 2021. He was held in custody (with bail arrangements later) and ordered to stay in Austria pending trial, and required to hand over his passport.

Career

Jimi Blue’s acting career began very early: he appeared in Erleuchtung garantiert (1999) with his family. His breakthrough role was Leon in Die Wilden Kerle (The Wild Soccer Bunch) in 2003, which made him widely known especially among younger audiences. He reprised that role in the sequels.

Parallel to acting, Jimi Blue launched a music career. In November 2007 he released his first album Mission Blue, which achieved gold status in Germany. He also released Sick Like That in 2008. His musical style combines elements of pop, hip-hop, dance, R&B.

He has taken part in numerous television shows, reality programs, and docu-soaps, including Diese Ochsenknechts, and has made guest appearances on various German TV formats.

Awards

• Undine Award – Best film debutant for Die Wilden Kerle (2004)
• Bravo Otto in Bronze – Category cinema stars male (2005)
• Bravo Otto in Silver – Category actor (2006)
• Bravo Otto in Gold – Category singer; Bravo Otto Bronze – actor (2007)
• Jetix Award for Coolster TV-Star (2007)
• Steiger Award 2008 Nachwuchs (2008)
• New Faces Award (2008)
• DIVA AWARD – New Talent of the Year 2008
• Echo Gold Award for the album Mission Blue (2010)
• MIRA Award for Best Local Original Production – for Die Cartoon Network Praktikanten – Jimi und Mitja machen den Jobcheck in 2014

Net worth

Jimi Blue Ochsenknecht is estimated to have a net worth of about US$20 million. This wealth has come from his long-standing acting work (with steady roles since childhood), music sales (albums and singles), television appearances and reality programs, endorsements, and other media projects.

Controversy

One of the major controversies involving Jimi Blue in 2025 relates to his arrest under a European arrest warrant: he was accused in Austria of serious fraud tied to a hotel bill from 2021 that he allegedly failed to pay. The amount in question is roughly €14,000. The case involves “flight risk” concerns, extradition, and legal proceedings.

Social Media

• Instagram: @jimbonader
• X/Twitter: @jimbonader

Filmography

• Erleuchtung garantiert (1999)
• Die Wilden Kerle (2003)
• Auf den Spuren der Vergangenheit (2005)
• Die Wilden Kerle 2 (2005)
• Die Wilden Kerle 3 (2006)
• Die Wilden Kerle 4 (2007)
• Die Wilden Kerle 5 (2008)
• Sommer (2008)
• Gangs (2009)
• Homies (2010)
• Der Kriminalist – Schamlos (2012)
• Kleine Morde (2012)
• Notruf Hafenkante – Wutbürger (2012)
• Die Familiendetektivin – Der verlorene Sohn (2014)
• Die Wilden Kerle 6 – Die Legende lebt (2016)
• Unter anderen Umständen: Das Versprechen (2016)
• Der Alte – Machtgefühle (2016)
• Seitenwechsel (2016)
• Berlyn (2016–2017)

Discography

• Mission Blue (2007)
• Sick Like That (2008)

Books

• Kochen ist easy: Rezepte aus dem wahren Leben.