Katja Riemann Biography: Songs, Movies & TV Shows, Height, Net Worth, Age, Husband, Children

Katja Hannchen Leni Riemann, known as Katja Riemann, is a German actress and singer celebrated for her sharp intellect and magnetic presence in German cinema over thirty years.

From her breakout role in the rom-com Der bewegte Mann to her impactful performance in Rosenstraße, she has showcased remarkable range.

Riemann trained in Munich and Hannover, gained recognition with award-winning TV, and rose to fame with Bandits, where she was the lead singer, as well as the successful Fack ju Göhte trilogy.

Profile

• Full Name: Katja Hannchen Leni Riemann
• Stage Name: Katja Riemann
• Born: 1, November 1963
• Age: 62 years old
• Birthplace: Kirchweyhe, Germany
• Nationality: German
• Occupation: Actress, Singer, Author, And UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador
• Height: 1.73m
• Parents: Mr. Riemann, and Mrs. Riemann
• Siblings: Susanne Riemann, and Jochen Riemann
• Spouse: Unknown
• Boyfriend: Peter Sattmann (ex)
• Children: Paula Riemann
• Relationship: Unknown
• Net Worth: $8 million

Early Life and Education

Katja Hannchen Leni Riemann was born on November 1, 1963, in Kirchweyhe near Bremen, Lower Saxony. Her parents, both teachers, raised her with her siblings Susanne and Jochen in a home filled with books and lively discussions.

Starting ballet at age four, she developed discipline early and later learned piano, flute, and guitar. She studied dance pedagogy, music, and theater at Hannover’s Hochschule für Musik & Theater before training in acting at Munich’s Otto Falckenberg School, blending movement and music in her craft.

Of German descent with North German roots, she keeps her spiritual beliefs private but often highlights empathy and justice in her work.

Career

Katja Riemann began her artistic journey in the late 1980s, gaining early recognition through stage and small screen performances.

Her breakthrough came with the Grimme Prize-winning role in Sommer in Lesmona (1990), which established her as a formidable presence in German cinema.

She continued to demonstrate her versatility with the indie-flavored film Abgeschminkt! (1993), before achieving mainstream comedy stardom in Der bewegte Mann (1994), Germany’s highest-grossing film that year.

Her role in Bandits (1997), where she not only starred but also co-wrote songs and toured with the soundtrack, showcased her multi-talented artistry.

Riemann’s career reflects a continuous blend of commercial success and critical acclaim. She earned festival accolades for her portrayal of a Jewish resistance fighter in Rosenstraße (2003) and attracted over 20 million viewers with her role as the strict principal in the popular Fack ju Göhte trilogy (2013–2017).

Alongside her film career, she pursues music, releasing albums like Nachtblende (2002) that fuse chanson and pop. Additionally, her passion for literature is evident in her children’s books, including adaptations of Der kleine Drache Kokosnuss.

Riemann remains dedicated to theater, performing in classic productions such as Drei Schwestern and Anna Karenina, preserving her stagecraft roots.

Beyond entertainment, Katja Riemann commits to humanitarian causes, notably through her long-term work with UNICEF since 2001.

Actively involved in visits to crisis areas and advocating for education, her efforts earned her the prestigious Cross of Merit. Her recent screen roles, including Enkel für Anfänger (2020) and voice work in The Little Polar Bear, illustrate a career that balances popular appeal with purposeful engagement.

Her legacy is marked by a rare fusion of artistic talent and social activism, proving that both laughter and conscience can harmoniously share the spotlight.

Social Media

• Katja Riemann has no verified social media account.

Personal Life

Katja Riemann shared a decade with actor Peter Sattmann from 1990 to 1998, welcoming daughter Paula in August 1993; Paula now acts and directs, often collaborating with her mother.

Riemann bases in Berlin’s Grunewald, cherishing quiet evenings with flute practice or drafting children’s tales.

She guards newer romances from glare, channeling energy into UNICEF trips and family hikes. Riemann unwinds with yoga and vintage jazz, letting activism fuel the fire that once lit Bandits stages.

Filmography

• Sommer in Lesmona (1990)
• Abgeschminkt! (1993)
• Der bewegte Mann (1994)
• Bandits (1997)
• Rosenstraße (2003)
• Blood and Chocolate (2007)
• Fack ju Göhte (2013)
• Fack ju Göhte 2 (2015)
• Fack ju Göhte 3 (2017)
• Enkel für Anfänger (2020)

Net Worth

Katja Riemann holds an estimated net worth of $8 million, anchored by Fack ju Göhte trilogy residuals, plus steady TV fees, album sales, and book royalties.

UNICEF honoraria and international licensing for Bandits round out earnings reflective of a multifaceted, enduring career.