Til Schweiger Biography: Wife, Movies, Age, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Stage Name, Ethnicity

Tilman Valentin Schweiger also known as Til Schweiger emerges as a prolific German actor, director, producer, and screenwriter, distinguished for his charismatic leads in romantic comedies and gritty thrillers that capture the pulse of contemporary life, from heartfelt relational tangles to high-stakes escapades.

Profile

• Full Name: Tilman Valentin Schweiger
• Stage Name: Til Schweiger
• Born: December 19, 1963
• Age: 61 years old
• Birthplace: Freiburg im Breisgau, West Germany
• Nationality: German
• Occupation: Actor, Director, Producer, and Screenwriter
• Height: 5 feet 11 inches
• Parents: Herbert Schweiger and Monika Schweiger
• Siblings: Two brothers
• Spouse: Dana Schweiger
• Children: Four
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $50 million USD

Early Life and Education

Til Schweiger, was born on December 19, 1963, in Freiburg im Breisgau, West Germany. Raised in Heuchelheim near Giessen by his parents, Herbert and Monika Schweiger—both educators—he enjoyed a stable, active childhood marked by soccer and solid academics, aspiring initially to teach like his folks.

Career

Til Schweiger debuted on television with Lindenstraße (1990–1992), segueing to his breakout as Bert in the comedy Manta, Manta (1991), which snagged a Bavarian Film Award. He co-wrote, produced, and starred in Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door (1997), a road-trip tale that clinched Moscow’s top prize and launched his directorial streak.

Hollywood beckoned with supporting roles in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – The Cradle of Life (2003) and King Arthur (2004), but domestic dominance defined him: Barfuss (2005) drew 1.5 million viewers, while Rabbit Without Ears (2007)—written, directed, and led by him—shattered records with 6.3 million admissions and multiple honors.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @tilschweiger
• Facebook Handle: Til Schweiger
• Twitter Handle: @TilSchweiger
• YouTube Channel: Til Schweiger

Personal Life

Til Schweiger, 61 years old and standing 5 feet 11 inches, centers his world on family amid creative fervor. Divorced from model Dana Carlsen since 2014—wed in 1995 after a whirlwind romance—he co-parents four children: Valentin (born 1995), Luna (1997), Lilli (1998), and Emma (2002), often casting them in films like Kokowääh.

Based in Mallorca, Spain, he savors equestrian pursuits and quiet reflections, having navigated past links with Kerstin Ott and brief flings.

Filmography

Selected Filmography:

• Manta, Manta (1991) – Bert
• Ebbies Bluff (1993) – Stefan
• Der bewegte Mann (1994) – Axel
• Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door (1997) – Martin Brest (also Writer/Producer)
• Barfuss (2005) – Til (also Director/Writer)
• Rabbit Without Ears (2007) – Robert “Ludo” Lubisch (also Director/Writer)
• Inglourious Basterds (2009) – Sgt. Hugo Stiglitz
• Kokowääh (2011) – Henry (also Director/Writer)
• Head Full of Honey (2018) – Amadeus (also Director/Writer)
• Manta Manta: Legacy (2021) – Bert (also Director)

Net Worth

Til Schweiger, a distinguished actor, director, producer, and screenwriter, commands an estimated net worth of $50 million USD. His fortune stems from directing blockbusters like Rabbit Without Ears—grossing $74 million—producing through Barefoot Films, acting residuals from Inglourious Basterds, and ventures like his Barefoot Hotel inTimmendorfer Strand.