Tom Schilling Biography: Net Worth, Parents, Age, Height, Movies & TV Shows, Awards

Thomas Schilling, widely known as Tom Schilling, is a German actor, voice actor, and musician.

He is regarded as one of Germany’s finest performers, earning widespread acclaim for his roles in Crazy, Napola – Elite fur den Fuhrer, Oh Boy, Generation War, Woman in Gold, Never Look Away, and Fabian: Going to the Dogs.

His performances have received numerous national and international honours throughout his career.

Tom Schilling
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Thomas Schilling
Stage Name:	Tom Schilling
Born:	February 10, 1982 (age 44 years old)
Place of Birth:	East Berlin, East Germany (now Berlin, Germany)
Nationality:	German
Ethnicity:	German (European)
Height:	5 feet 7 inches (170 cm)
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Mr and Mrs Schilling
Spouse:	Annie Mosebach
Relationship:	Married
Children:	Oskar Schilling, Arthur Schilling, Franz Schilling
Occupation:	Actor, Voice Actor, Musician
Net Worth:	$5 million

Early life and Education

Tom Schilling was born on February 10, 1982, in East Berlin, East Germany. He grew up in Berlin under the guidance of Mr and Mrs Schilling, who supported his creative interests from an early age.

Tom Schilling is of German (European) ethnicity. There is no information about his siblings. He attended the John Lennon Gymnasium in Berlin before leaving school shortly before graduation to devote himself fully to acting. His religion is Christianity.

Career

Tom Schilling discovered acting as a teenager after joining a theatre group at the Berliner Ensemble, where director Thomas Heise recognised his talent.

His screen debut came in the late 1990s, and his breakthrough arrived after portraying Benjamin in Crazy (2000), earning praise as one of Germany’s most promising young actors. He strengthened his reputation through acclaimed performances in Napola – Elite fur den Fuhrer, Before the Fall, and numerous television productions.

His career reached an international audience following his role in the award-winning miniseries Generation War. Schilling later appeared in Woman in Gold alongside Helen Mirren, the Oscar-nominated drama Never Look Away, Fabian: Going to the Dogs, and several critically acclaimed German films.

Beyond acting, he is also a musician and performs with his band Tom Schilling & The Jazz Kids, demonstrating his versatility across film, television, theatre, and music.

Awards and nominations

• Bavarian Film Award – Best Young Actor (Crazy)
• German Film Award – Best Actor (Oh Boy)
• Bambi Award – Winner
• Adolf Grimme Award – Winner
• German Television Award – Winner
• Multiple German Film Award nominations

Social media

He does not have a social media account.

Personal life

Tom Schilling is married to Annie Mosebach. At 44 years old, he is a father of four children: Oskar Schilling, Arthur Schilling, and Franz Schilling.

There is no verified information about any past relationships before his marriage. His height is 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm).

Outside his acting career, he enjoys music, songwriting, literature, and spending quality time with his family.

Net Worth

Tom Schilling has accumulated a net worth of $5 million USD.

His wealth is generated primarily from acting in films, television dramas, voice acting, and theatre productions.

Additional income comes from music performances with his band, endorsements, and other creative ventures developed during his long-running career in the German entertainment industry.

Filmography

• Crazy (2000)
• Heart Over Head (2001)
• Napola – Elite für den Führer (2004)
• Before the Fall (2004)
• Why Men Don’t Listen, and Women Can’t Read Maps (2007)
• Oh Boy (2012)
• Generation War (2013)
• Woman in Gold (2015)
• Lara (2019)
• Never Look Away (2018)
• Fabian: Going to the Dogs (2021)
• A Thousand Lines (2022)
• The Palace (2024)