Kostja Ullmann Biography: Wife, Age, Parents, Siblings, Net Worth, Height, Movies & TV Shows

Kostja Alexander Ullmann, professionally known as Kostja Ullmann, is a German actor and voice actor.

He is widely recognized for his leading performances in Summer Storm (Sommersturm), Punish Me (Verfolgt), My Blind Date with Life, A Most Wanted Man, and Paradise.

With a career spanning more than two decades, he has established himself as one of Germany’s most accomplished film and television actors.

Kostja Ullmann
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Real Name:	Kostja Alexander Ullmann
Stage Name:	Kostja Ullmann
Born:	May 30, 1984 (age 42 years old)
Place of Birth:	Hamburg, West Germany (now Hamburg, Germany)
Nationality:	German
Ethnicity:	Mixed (German, Indian, Portuguese, and English ancestry)
Height:	5 feet 7 inches (170 cm)
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Manelle Ullmann, Volker Ullmann
Siblings:	Shantia Ullmann
Spouse:	Janin Ullmann (m. 2016–2018)
Occupation:	Actor, Voice Actor
Net Worth:	$3 million

Early life and education

Kostja Ullmann was born on May 30, 1984, in Hamburg, West Germany. He was raised by his father, Manelle Ullmann, and Volker Ullmann.

His ethnicity reflects German, Indian, Portuguese, and English ancestry, and he grew up alongside his sister, Shantia Ullmann, who also became an actress.

He follows Christianity. Information about his formal education is unknown. At the age of eleven, he began performing on stage at Hamburg’s Ernst Deutsch Theater and Winterhuder Fährhaus, laying the foundation for his acting career.

Career

Kostja Ullmann launched his television career in 1998 with a guest appearance in Alphateam before securing roles in several German television productions.

His breakthrough came in 2004 when he starred as Achim in the award-winning coming-of-age drama Summer Storm (Sommersturm), earning widespread critical acclaim.

He continued to build an impressive film career with performances in Punish Me (Verfolgt), The Miracle of Berlin, Waiting for Angelina, A Most Wanted Man, 3 Türken & ein Baby, Emerald Green, My Blind Date with Life, Christmas Crossfire, Paradise, and Where’s Wanda?.

Alongside live-action roles, he has worked extensively as a voice actor, dubbing international films and animated productions for German audiences.

Awards and nominations

• Günter Strack Television Award – Best Actor (Heimliche Liebe) (2006)
• New Faces Award – Best Young Actor (Punish Me) (2007)
• GQ Germany – Shooting Star of the Year (2007)
• Goldene Feder Award – Acting Achievement (2008)
• German Animation Voice Award – Best Voice Actor (2016)
• Bambi Award nomination – Best National Actor (My Blind Date with Life)

Personal life

Kostja Ullmann, 42 years old, is currently single. He was previously married to actress and television presenter Janin Ullmann from 2016 to 2018, after the couple had been together for several years. He has no children.

He stands 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm) tall. Outside acting, he supports Hamburger SV, enjoys voice acting, and remains active in German film and television productions.

Net worth

Kostja Ullmann‘s net worth is $3 million USD. His income comes from acting in films and television series, voice acting, dubbing, commercial appearances, and endorsement projects.

His long-running career in German cinema and television has been the primary contributor to his financial success.

Filmography

• Summer Storm (Sommersturm) (2004)
• Heimliche Liebe (2005)
• Punish Me (Verfolgt) (2006)
• The Miracle of Berlin (2008)
• Waiting for Angelina (2008)
• Groupies bleiben nicht zum Frühstück (2010)
• A Most Wanted Man (2014)
• 3 Türken & ein Baby (2015)
• Emerald Green (2016)
• My Blind Date with Life (2017)
• Beat (2018)
• Christmas Crossfire (2020)
• Paradise (2023)
• Where’s Wanda? (2024)

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